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The Atlas/Vermont/Vermont Route 100 — The Spine

Vermont Route 100 — The Spine

133 mi
Length
5
Verified stops
2,360 ft
High point
Scenic
Road type

Vermont Route 100 runs roughly 216 miles from the Massachusetts border in Stamford north to Newport near the Canadian border, tracing the eastern flank of the Green Mountains along their full length. Known as "Vermont's Main Street" and the "Skier's Highway," the road passes through Wilmington, Weston, Ludlow, Killington, Pittsfield, Rochester, Hancock, Warren, Waitsfield, Stowe, and Coventry. The southern section features off-camber and reducing-radius corners with forested switchbacks; north of Killington the road dips and swoops through open hill country with a rhythm that rewards mid-pace riding. Multiple mountain-gap roads (VT-17, VT-125, VT-73) branch off the spine, making it the natural backbone for any multi-day Vermont tour.

// Mile by mile

What you'll hit along the way.

Rider-verified stops, overlooks, fuel, and the corners worth knowing about — in the order you'll meet them.

Mile 0.0

Stamford

The southern starting point of Route 100, a quiet Vermont hill town that eases you into the ride.

Mile 35.0

7-Eleven

Convenient fuel stop in West Dover before the route opens up into more rural stretches.

Mile 55.0

Jamaica

A classic Vermont village with a state park nearby, good for a short break mid-route.

Mile 65.0

Londonderry

A welcoming small town with services marking the transition into the quieter upper half of Route 100.

Mile 130.0

Lower Granville

A remote, peaceful hamlet near the northern end of the route where the Green Mountain scenery is at its most undisturbed.

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American Flatbread at Lareau Farm
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American Flatbread occupies the original farmhouse at Lareau Farm, a 25-acre property on the west side of Route 100 in Waitsfield, Vermont, just south of Waitsfield Village and north of the Mad River crossing. Open Thursday through Sunday evenings, the restaurant bakes thin-crust wood-fired flatbreads (pizza) using local Vermont ingredients in a hand-built outdoor earthen oven. The farm setting — river meadows, gardens, and the 19th-century farmhouse — makes it one of the most atmospheric dining stops on the VT-100 corridor. The restaurant has occupied this location since 1991 and is consistently cited among the best food stops in the Mad River Valley.
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Appalachian Gap — VT-17
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Vermont Route 17 crosses the Green Mountains via the Appalachian Gap ("App Gap"), the highest paved mountain pass in Vermont at 2,369 feet, in Buel's Gore. The road runs roughly 40 miles from Addison in the Champlain Valley east through Bristol, Starksboro, and Waitsfield to Mad River Glen. The eastern approach from Waitsfield packs 53 turns into 3 miles of climbing with sustained 15%+ grades through dense hardwood forest. The summit is within the Long Trail corridor; the Long Trail crosses the road here. The western descent to Bristol and Bristol Cliffs is equally technical. Frequently combined with VT-100 to form the classic Mad River Loop.
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Appalachian Gap Summit — VT-17
Vermont
The Appalachian Gap ("App Gap") is the highest paved mountain pass road in Vermont, cresting at 2,369 feet on Route 17 in Buels Gore. The summit parking area sits just west of the crest and gives immediate access to sweeping views of the Champlain Valley, Lake Champlain, and the Adirondack Mountains of New York on clear days. The Long Trail crosses here, and a short walk north or south yields even wider panoramas. The eastern approach from Waitsfield climbs through dense hardwood forest with sustained 15% grades and tight switchbacks — generally considered one of the finest motorcycle roads in the state. Open seasonally; check conditions in shoulder season.