Motorcyclists

Located just minutes from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and an easy drive to the world famous "Tail of the Dragon", Chateau On The Mountain is an ideal home base for touring North Carolina's many attractions. Covered parking, storage and secure areas for cleaning and maintenance make our B&B your ideal choice. (http://www.bike-stay.net)

Bicycling

Four local parks in Fletcher and Hendersonville offer bike trails, ideal for the entire family. There are also mountain biking opportunities for advanced cyclists in the Dupont Forest, Pisgah Forest and Nantahala National Forest.

Check out mtbikewnc.com for more information.

The "Hilly Hallacious" event went past our entrance on Hoopers Creek and is part of a large County bike system. Even our driveway of .9 of a mile is a challenge for even the best.

Hiking

We are surrounded by hiking opportunities from Chimney Rock to the Dupont and Pisgah Forest. Lots of do it yourself opportunities as well as guided hikes graded from novice to expert. Backpacks, refreshments and lunches can be included.

Skiing

Western NC is host to 6 different ski areas, including the largest - Sugar Mountain resort off highway 184 - with 20 slopes and 9 lifts.

Three ski resorts are less than 1 hour from the Chateau. There are also 3 Tubing Parks for family fun.