We're stoked to share the news of our collaboration with the team at Ben Lomond Alpine Resort, to bring you an unforgettable experience – The Ben Lomond Descent all the way down to Ben Lomond BASE.
In the heart of Ben Lomond National Park, The Ben Lomond Descent is a must-ride for all enthusiasts of mountain biking visiting Tasmania. This iconic 25km ride down Ben Lomond includes the infamous Jacobs Ladder, a six-hairpin gravel road carved into the mountain.
The route takes you through awe-inspiring boulderfields, alpine plateaus, and eucalypt forests, coupled with an adrenaline-pumping 1050 metre descent that showcases the very best of Ben Lomond National Park.
Our partnership with Ben Lomond Alpine Resort now allows Mountain Bike Tasmania to offer tours directly from Ben Lomond BASE at the foothills of the mountain. Join us here for a quick orientation and gear fitting before we load you up into our bus to begin the ascent of the mountain. Once at the top, we’ll ditch the bus, grab your bikes and begin The Descent.
Conveniently located just half an hour from Launceston airport and an hour and a half from the Spirit of Tasmania in Devonport, Ben Lomond BASE provides all the services you need prepare for and recover from your day on the mountain. Most importantly, it’s much-loved cafe is where we’ll stop for a well-deserved lunch after the tour!
Our seasoned experts have been riding this route for almost two decades, and tailor each tour to accommodate even entry-level riders, ensuring that everyone can experience the incredible Ben Lomond Descent. For those seeking an extra challenge, we can also provide additional technical sections for more experienced mountain bikers.
