Cycling getaways in Victoria’s High Country

Set on the edge of Victoria’s High Country and the Yarra Valley, Peppers Marysville is a natural base for cycling getaways that combine challenging rides, scenic landscapes and a comfortable place to return to each day. Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, the region offers a clear shift from city riding into alpine terrain, winding country roads and fresh mountain air.

As a proud Ride High Country Preferred accommodation provider, Peppers Marysville supports cyclists with bike-friendly facilities, local riding access and a stay experience designed to make cycling trips easier to plan. Whether you are tackling endurance climbs, joining a group ride, exploring rail trails or building a relaxed regional escape around the bike, Marysville gives you room to ride, recover and reset.

Ride from Marysville into the High Country

Peppers Marysville places cyclists close to a diverse mix of sealed roads, gravel routes, rail trails and mountain biking areas, making it easy to shape each day around the kind of ride you want.

Nearby cycling routes include:

• Lake Mountain Climb – A celebrated alpine ascent and a favourite training ride for both competitive and recreational cyclists.
• Marysville to Buxton Trail – A gentler, scenic route suited to social rides, recovery sessions and family-friendly cycling.
• Great Victorian Rail Trail – A longer regional trail experience that can be planned into a wider High Country cycling itinerary.
• Mountain biking – Ride nearby trail networks including Buxton MTB Park and Lake Mountain, with options for different riding styles and experience levels.

This variety gives cyclists the freedom to balance bigger ride days with easier scenic routes, recovery rides and time to enjoy Marysville between sessions.