7 peaks ride
The Challenge: It's you against the Mountains
Ride Details
Start – Harrietville General Store
Finish – Hotham Corral Day Carpark
Distance – 30.8km
Rise – 1,347m
Grade Average – 3.7%
Grade Max – 18%
Victoria’s 7 peaks Alpine Ascent Challenge is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which takes you up winding mountain roads, around steep turns and past spectacular views right to the top of Victoria’s Alpine Resorts.Your challenge for the next five months is to take on the toughest road climbs in Australia – which rival some of the famous Tour de France peaks.The 7 Peaks passport will be the proof of your cycling toughness, stamping it along the way for every summit you successfully ride. Once you have completed your peaks and submitted your stamped passport, you will go into the draw to win some amazing prizes. Ride four peaks or more and you get the chance to win this year’s major prize. There’s also 7 amazing alpine winter experiences to be won.You can tackle the 7 Peaks (Mt Baw Baw, Mt Buffalo, Mt Buller, Dinner Plain, Falls Creek, Hotham, Lake Mountain) anytime from October 2015 to March 2016. - See more at: http://www.mthotham.com.au/events-activities/summer-activities/cycling/#sthash.Cn8qHI0s.dpuf
Stamp Your Ride
Validate your climb at the Mount Hotham Resort Management Office, Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm or The General Store (Hotel), Mon-Sat: 10am till late, Sun: 10am-5pm. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. 24 Hour Stamping Station are located in the Transit Lounge, downstairs in the Resort Management building and at The General Store.
7 Peaks ride registraion
7 Peaks Ride 16th October 2015 - 31st March 2016