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Mt Buller's varied terrain and magnificent views combine to make it the ideal location for cross-country mountain biking. With an altitude that ranges from 400 metres to 1804 metres, and a variety of trails that stretch between Mt Buller and the neighbouring Mt Stirling, the High Country has plenty of trails to keep you entertained.
Check out the recently-constructed trails designed by internationally renowned mountain bike course designer Glen Jacobs and his team from World Trail. These include improvements in the Corn Hill area, new intermediate trails at One Tree Hill, as well as a link from the Village Circuit beginner trails to the downhill area at Spurs. They are designed to be low maintenance, sustainable and blend seamlessly with the alpine environment.
Using pedal power you can access the Resort's iconic landmarks and take in some of the most stunning sights of the alpine region including fields of wildflowers, forests of Snow Gums and Mountain Ash and the impressive view from the summit. Over 100 kilometres of quality trails stretch between Mt Buller, the neighbouring Mt Stirling and down into the Delatite and Howqua Valleys.
Mt Buller and Mt Stirling's cross-country trails are free to use and are suitable for conventional mountain bikes. They contain a variety of uphill and downhill sections, as well as a range of technical features and obstacles.
The cross-country trails around Mt Buller tend to be shorter and easier to use, located within easy access to bars, restaurants and medical assistance. The more difficult trails take you further away from the Buller Village and into more remote areas, where it is recommended that you carry a supply of food and water. This particularly applies to back-country adventurers, who will enjoy tackling the distant and rugged tracks available throughout the alpine region.
If you plan to access a remote track while mountain biking, it is recommended that you complete a trip intention form at either the Mt Buller Resort Management office or Altitude Sports in the Village, or Telephone Box Junction at Mt Stirling.
Download the cross-country MTB map here.
This summer, check out the Mirimbah Bike Shuttle, a mountain bike shuttle service that operates to ferry riders from Mirimbah (at the base of Mt Buller) up to the Mt Buller Village. The shuttle service is available Saturdays and Sundays from 26 December until Easter, and makes three runs up Mt Buller each day (9am, 11.30am, 2pm and 5.30pm). Special times can be arranged for group bookings. Cost is $13 for a single run or $30 for three runs. For further information, contact the Mirimbah Store on 03 5777 5529 or enquiries@mirimbah.com.au.
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