Vic Alps Cycle Tour
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Join us for a long weekend cycle tour in the Victorian Alps and tick off 4 of the #7PeakRide climbs: Hotham, Falls, Buffalo & Dinner Plain. This is a fully supported cycle tour where you will enjoy the camaraderie of other like minded cyclists and quality regional produce.
This tour at a glance
Dates
Contact us for next tour dates &/or to organise a customer Tour.
Our start/finish hotel is located in Bright, Victoria.
Difficulty
Experienced
Experienced climbers who want to challenge themselves to ride 400km and 9,500m of altitude gain in 4 days.
Less experienced cyclists can choose a shorter or flatter option on 2 of the days to enjoy the touristic highlights of the region.
Duration
4 riding days, 4 nights
We will be covering up to 400km, depending on your cycling ability.
2024 Pricing*
$1640 AUD per person twin/dbl share
$350 single supplement
Tour Deposit $350 per person
*Pricing updates annually.
Details
Four days of spectacular cycling in the Victorian Alps with a carefully crafted itinerary enabling you to ride a fully supported loop showcasing the spectacular scenery, mountain villages, regional produce, local wineries & micro-breweries of NE Vic. Ride 4 iconic mountain climbs and stay in great family run accommodation.
Terrain We’re conquering four out of seven peaks along the famed 7 Peaks trail. Falls Creek, Dinner Plain, Mt Hotham, & Mt Buffalo climbs.
Distance 400km
Average Daily Distance 80km with 1500-3000m of altitude gain per day
Bikes Bring your own. E-bikes welcome.
Group Size Small group tour, 12 spaces available.
Accomodation 4 nights at 2-4 star regional hotel/motels.
Meals 4 Breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 afternoon teas and 2 dinners included. Enjoy outstanding produce, local brewed beers & handcrafted wines. A highlight feature of our tours.
Start/Finish Bright, Victoria. Our start hotel is one of Bright’s best, a luxury motel located close to the centre of town with a pool. We meet on the Thursday evening in Bright and finish after lunch on Monday.
Other inclusions: Support vehicle / “Sag” wagon, luggage transfers, WOR Mechanic & Crew, GPS uploads, daily route-notes & maps
Exclusions Your bike & spare parts, travel to start/finish hotel, alcoholic & specialty beverages not included in group meals, other breakfasts/lunches/dinners not included in the Tour
Itinerary: Contact us and we will send you a more detailed trip itinerary.
Tour Highlights
Enjoy a glass of local wine & meet the group as we relax around the pool and communal area at our luxury motel in the heart of Bright.
Ride along the Alpine high plains, with beautiful snow-gums and alpine meadows. Descend the "Back of Falls" and ride along the undulating Mitta Mitta river valley to Omeo with a drink stop at the iconic Blue Duck Inn.
Tackle the longest of the #7PeaksRide climbs, the undulating 43 kilometers to the alpine plateau & village of Dinner Plain.
Climb Mt Hotham, arguably Australia's most iconic and spectacular climb, with views across the Victorian Alps to Mt Feathertop and beyond.
$350
Tour Deposit
This tour is carefully planned with hotels booked to allow the 4 peaks to be ridden in 4 days. True to Wide Open Road style, we've booked great family run accommodation, organised a dinner at one of the region's best restaurants and have a few other surprises along the way.
“Brilliant. just brilliant. had the best time. great support and encouragement. thanks to the wor team. such an accepting, kind bunch of people.”
Paul, Vic Alps Feb 2021