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Murray to Mountains Rail Trail

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7 days (Melbourne)

Destinations visited: Australia, Melbourne, World

Grading:

Introductory level

Grading Definitions

Discovery & Cruising

These are our least demanding trips. These journeys of discovery and cruises involve little or no extended activity and are suitable for people with a basic level of fitness and good health. The itinerary may take place in remote areas (with basic facilities) and may involve long travel days on various types of transport. Sightseeing may be conducted on foot and all participants should be capable of carrying their own luggage from vehicle to hotel rooms. These adventures do not go above 2500m and rarely involve camping.
Suggested preparation: Once or twice a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour, for at least 2 -3 months prior to departure.

Adventure Touring

Suggested preparation: Two or three times a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour or more, for at least 3 months prior to departure.

Introductory

These trips involve trekking or walking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to five or six hours a day at a slow but steady pace and should never be misinterpreted to mean they are easy trips. These trips do not spend time at altitudes above 4000m and are usually a week in duration. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health.
Suggested preparation: 30 minutes of aerobic type exercise, (either cycling or jogging) three times a week for three months leading up to your trek. For trekking, hill walking with a daypack in variable weather conditions is also recommended. For a cycling adventure, road cycling twice a week for three months prior to departure is recommended.

Introductory to Moderate

These trips involve a combination of what is described in our INTRODUCTORY and MODERATE levels. The emphasis is on introductory activity with several moderate stages

Moderate

These adventures involve trekking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. These trips may spend successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 5,500m and are usually between 10 and 15 days in duration. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health.
Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise, three to five times a week for the three months leading up to your trek. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling is also recommended depending upon the activity you plan to undertake.

Moderate to Challenging

These adventures involve trekking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking for up to 6 or 7 hours a day at a steady pace. These trips may spend successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 5,500m and are usually between 10 and 15 days in duration. You will need a good level of fitness and be in good health. Suggested preparation: 45 minutes of aerobic type exercise, three to five times a week for the three months leading up to your trek. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or road cycling is also recommended depending upon the activity you plan to undertake.

Challenging

These adventures involve trekking, cycling or rafting in remote areas in variable weather conditions for up to 8 to 10 hours a day (possibly more subject to weather conditions and altitude). This may include spending successive days at altitudes not generally exceeding 6000m. These trips may often be over three weeks in duration. You will need an excellent level of fitness, be prepared to carry a daypack weighing up to 8kgs (and in some cases a full pack) and be completely comfortable in adverse weather conditions.
Suggested preparation: One hour of aerobic type exercise, four to five times a week for three to six months prior to departure. Hill walking with a pack in variable weather conditions or on/off road cycling is also recommended.

Entry Mtn/Exploratory Treks

These adventures are classed as expeditions. They involve either extreme trekking and or basic mountaineering. Expect remote and poorly defined trails in variable weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day (possibly more subject to weather conditions and altitude). This may include a number of demanding high pass crossings and evacuation may be difficult from remote areas. Suitable for first time mountaineers wishing to take the step from trekking into the realm of mountaineering. Prior experience trekking at altitude is preferable but not essential and you should be comfortable in adverse weather conditions. Prior technical mountaineering experience is not necessary. Terrain will involve low angle snow slopes. Ropes may be used during treks for glacier travel and steeper sections of ice and snow. When mountaineering, basic mountaineering instruction is given by our mountaineering guides.
Suggested preparation: For grade 8-10 mountaineering expeditions you will need to be very fit and healthy. A minimum of 1 hour of aerobic exercise per session, four to five times a week is essential. Running and cycling in hilly areas is particularly beneficial as are multi day walks on the weekends. This is the ideal time to try out your boots and other gear to make sure you are prepared and ready for your expedition. If you are considering Intermediate or advanced level trips, you will need to discuss your preparation leading up to the trip with our expert staff.

Intermediate Mtn Expedition

Participants should be competent and self sufficient in the outdoors and have experience in multi day trekking at altitude. Prior experience on an entry level mountaineering expedition is highly recommended. The terrain will involve low to moderate angle snow slopes and traveling on crevassed glaciers. Experience using ice axe and crampons is preferred but not essential.
Suggested preparation: For grade 8-10 mountaineering expeditions you will need to be very fit and healthy. A minimum of 1 hour of aerobic exercise per session, four to five times a week is essential. Running and cycling in hilly areas is particularly beneficial as are multi day walks on the weekends. This is the ideal time to try out your boots and other gear to make sure you are prepared and ready for your expedition. If you are considering Intermediate or advanced level trips, you will need to discuss your preparation leading up to the trip with our expert staff.

Advanced Mtn Expedition

These are our most challenging expeditions. Clients must have prior mountaineering experience. Most are participatory expeditions & involve load carrying, setting up of camps, cooking and campcraft. Altitude is generally greater than 6500m. Some of these expeditions also involve “technical” climbing and are for experienced alpine climbers / mountaineers only. Technical expeditions involve steep climbing at high altitude (including rock climbing). Participation on one of these expeditions is subject to acceptance by one of our high altitude mountaineering guides.
Suggested preparation: For grade 8-10 mountaineering expeditions you will need to be very fit and healthy. A minimum of 1 hour of aerobic exercise per session, four to five times a week is essential. Running and cycling in hilly areas is particularly beneficial as are multi day walks on the weekends. This is the ideal time to try out your boots and other gear to make sure you are prepared and ready for your expedition. If you are considering Intermediate or advanced level trips, you will need to discuss your preparation leading up to the trip with our expert staff.

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A classic cycling tour through the alpine valleys and wine districts of Victoria's picturesque north-east

The alpine valleys of north-east Victoria have earned a reputation as one of the most exciting regions in Australia for food and wine. It is also a place where mountain wilderness surrounds fertile valleys and local producers are guided by a rich heritage. A cycle trail winds its way through the district following the well graded railway easement built during the gold rush. Pedalling your way through vineyards, dairy farms and heritage towns in to the heart of the high country this active journey offers the perfect opportunity to experience the delights of the region. Following a sealed cycleway, you are free to enjoy the local scenery and hospitality without the worry about roads and traffic. When combined with experienced cycle guides and transfers that make the most of the cycling - whether flat or downhill - this cycling journey opens up a whole new way to appreciate the natural beauty of regional Australia. Self guided versions of this itinerary are also avaialable on request.

Highlights

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail
King Valley and Ovens Valley
Wineries

Itinerary

Day 1 Melbourne, Yarra Valley Cycle Trail

Meet in Melbourne for breakfast and bike fitting. Ride the Yarra Valley Cycle Trail for a leisurely introduction. The afternoos is at leisure for shopping or even more cycling on the great network of trails. Our accommodation is a Melbourne City Hotel

Day 2 Depart Melbourne early for Wangaratta, begin cycling to Milawa (15km)

We take the train from Southern Cross Station to Wangaratta. Our ride begins from the railway station, following cycleways to the King Valley wine region centred on Milawa. Our accommodation is the Milawa Motel

Day 3 Ride to Everton and Murray to Mountains Cycleway, to Myrtleford and Bright (51km)

From Milawa we cycle through country backroads to Everton where we join the Murray to Mountains Cycleway. The paved cycle path follows an old railway easement and so is remarkably straight and well graded. A gentle ascent takes us over Taylors Gap in to the stunning Ovens River Valley. The many wineries offer a tempting break from the scenic cycling. Our destination is the alpine resort town of Bright and our accommodation at a quality local motel

Day 4 Transfer to the alpine summit of Mount Buffalo, exhilarating decent back in to Bright

The stunning granite monolith of Mount Buffalo beckons from high above the valley. We will take a minibus to transfer ourselves and bikes to the high country. After a walk and explore we have the option for an exhilarating descent, cycling down the mountain road to Bright. The afternoon is at leisure in Bright, with options to hire mountain bikes for the many excellent MTB tracks nearby. Our accommodation is our Bright Motel

Day 5 Optional ride to Myrtleford (15km), transfer to Yakandandah and ride to Beechworth (25km), optional Canyon Ride (12km)

We have the option of a gentle 15km ride following the Ovens River Valley back to Myrtleford where we take a minibus transfer up to yackandandah and a ride back to the idyllic heritage town of Beechworth. Our accommodation is a hotel in Beechworth

Day 6 Descend the old railway easement to Everton, ride across the plains back to Wangaratta (53km)

The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is shaped like a 'Y' and one of the arms is Beechworth. From here we descend over 200 meters through the forest and we roll downhill toward Everton. We then follow the rail trail across the plains back to Wangaratta and our Hotel. A final nigh together before our trip concludes

Day 7 Transfer to Melbourne, trip concludes

We take the train back to Southern Cross Station where the trip concludes

Additional Information

Inclusions

7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
professional cycling guide
21 speed mountain touring bike
6 nights accommodation
emergency communications and group first aid kit
transport from Melbourne

Summary

7 day trip
6 days cycling
6 nights hotel

Trip Main Activities

Cycling

Group Size Min

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Accommodation Summary

We use a range of hotels selected for their local charm as well as quality and value. Properties are generally in the three star or four star category. Rooms are twin, usually with two queen sized beds. All have private bathroom facilities. Most properties also offer additional features such as mini-bar, internet, cable TV and pay per view movies, pool and restarant. All hotels are centrally located, with walking distance to nearby shopping and dining.

Equipment Required

Specialist gear required include cycling clothing and day pack. Some cyclists may choose to bring their own helmet, seat or pedals which can be fitted on arrival. A comprehensive gear list is provided in the pre-departure information provided on booking.

What You Carry

The Murray to Mountains Rail Trail is a fully supported, accommodated cycle tour. You will need to carry just a day-pack with your water and other items.You should plan on carrying at least 3 litres of water every day.

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