Road Cycling Holidays Slovenia

When you arrive in the capital of Slovenia, you meet the other members of the group, and our team presents the program of the week. After, our mechanic inspects your bikes and makes any adjustments needed. We do the same with all the rented bikes. Then it’s time for a filling dinner and enough sleep, so you feel 100% the next day.

First on the menu is an introductory tour dubbed the “Local Specialty”. It starts in Ljubljana and takes you out of the city, quickly crossing over from the bustling city environment to the tranquil countryside roads. This day’s tour is intended as a warm-up and getting to know each other’s capabilities — The tour takes place on flat sections and some moderately challenging uphill climbs. We will cycle our way in the southern part of the Polhov Gradec Dolomites, the pre-alpine hilly world west of Ljubljana, where the famous Franja Marathon race takes place. In the evening, we return to Ljubljana, where you’ll have the time to explore the city.

It’s time to leave the capital behind. From Ljubljana, we’ll cycle through the historic town of Škofja Loka and continue our way through the Selca Valley. From there, we will climb uphill over Soriška Planina and descend back down to Bohinj, where our day will end. After more than 700 meters of elevation gain this day, we will rest our legs in preparation for the next.

We’re now in the heart of the Julian Alps. The day will start with the climb to the Pokljuka plateau, a vast area filled with a dense spruce forest. After crossing this popular road cycling area, we’ll descend towards Bled and make a circle around the famous lake.

Afterwards, the idyllic Radovna Valley awaits, which leads to Mojstrana, a village at the gates of the Triglav valleys. From there, we’ll follow the main road and cycle through the scenic Upper Sava Valley to the sports hub of Kranjska Gora.

For those who would like to spend some time in Bled, it makes sense to cut this stage in two and add an additional night in Bled and make a visit to the renowned Vintgar Gorge or enjoy the dinner at the castle restaurant.

Alpe Adria is one of the most beautiful long-distance cycling routes in Europe. This day we’ll try out one of its best stages in the Alps. From Kranjska Gora, the route will lead us over the border to Italy, where we’ll cycle along the abandoned railway going through the Kanal Valley. We will then pass the village of Dogna and make our way over the Sella Nevea pass to Lake Predil. This long but not tiring route then takes us back to Kranjska Gora. You’ll be surprised how many kilometers and elevation gain you bagged at the end of the day.

It’s time for some change of scenery and climate. After the second good night’s sleep in Kranjska Gora, it’s time to ride south over the highest road pass in Slovenia, the Vršič Pass. After this challenging but rewarding climb over its many hairpin turns, we’ll descend to the mesmerizing Soča Valley. Following the Soča river, we will speed down the pleasantly descending road. With every kilometer, you’ll feel the climate turning more Mediterranean. At last, we will arrive in Tolmin, the largest town in the Upper Soča Valley.

On the last day, we’ll circle back to Ljubljana and complete our own version of the Tour of Slovenia. On the crossroads between the Alps and the Dinarides lies the region of Idrija. After almost a hundred kilometers of cycling through its picturesque villages and scenic ravines, the Ljubljana Basin will open up before us. After a relaxing flat ride through the Ljubljana Marshes, our day ends in the green capital of Slovenia.

It’s been a good week, but it’s time to say goodbye to your cycling buddies. Those of you who rented will return the bikes. Depending on your schedule and preference, we’ll drive you to the airport.