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Professional road cyclist rides up a challenging mountain road in Slovenia.
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View from the Mangart Saddle
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Road to Mangart saddle, highest road in Slovenia.
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The Road to GOAT: Komenda to the Alps

7 days / 6 nights

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Experience Slovenia like the local Grand Tour winners — five stages on roads that will test your limits, with an iconic Strava KOM to compare against each day.

Starting Point

Ljubljana

Finish Point

Ljubljana

Activity Level

5/5

Season

From May to October

Bike Type

Road Bike

Accommodation Level

Comfort

Highlights

  • Climb the Mangart road — the highest paved road in Slovenia (2,050m)
  • Ride the Krvavec benchmark used by Slovenian professional teams
  • Cross the Predil Pass and descend into the Soča valley
  • Cycle the Pokljuka plateau from Lake Bled in the heart of the Julian Alps
  • Close the week with the 147-kilometre Alpe Gran Fondo loop
  • Chase a dedicated Strava KOM segment on every stage
Activity Level
5/5

A challenging road cycling tour with average daily distances of around 100 km and between 1,500 and 2,000 metres of climbing. The terrain is entirely paved — alpine roads, quieter valley sections, and high-mountain climbs that reach up to 2,000 metres. Every stage features at least one sustained alpine climb. This is a tour for cyclists with a solid training base — comfortable with 4–6 hour stages, back-to-back climbing days, and the rhythm of a full week on the bike. Not suitable for e-bikes.

Terrain split
100% paved
0% gravel

Longest stage — Stage 5

The last stage (on Day 6) is also the longest and most demanding. Almost 150 kilometers and three mountain passes that amount to 2100 meters of climbing.

Read our full cycling difficulty guide

What’s included in the price?

Self-guided

Those who like good adventure and limitless flexibility should go on a self-guided cycling holiday. It offers complete freedom, multiple detour opportunities, and exploration at your own pace without having to adapt to a group.

INCLUDED

6 nights in 3* hotels with breakfast
Digital guidebook with detailed itinerary and route instructions (including Strava KOMs)
GPS navigation with an easy-to-use app
Service and support during your tour
Tour design and organization
Luggage transfer
Transfer from Bovec to Vipava on Day 5

NOT INCLUDED

Tourist tax

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Airport transfer
Hotel upgrades
Road bike
Single supplement
Accommodation levelComfort

Carefully selected 3- and 4-star hotels, guesthouses, and B&Bs, all with private en-suite rooms and breakfast included. Expect comfortable, well-appointed rooms with attentive hospitality, typically in convenient and scenic locations — some properties also offer on-site dining.

Five stages, 500 kilometres and roughly 9,000 metres of climbing — a week built around the training roads of Slovenia's Grand Tour winners, with a Strava KOM segment to chase on every stage.

Slovenia is one of the most compressed cycling countries in Europe. In a single week, you can ride from Lake Bled in the Julian Alps to the highest road in the country reachable by road bike, drop into the Soča Valley, and finish on a karst plateau above the Vipava wine country.

The climbs are the spine of the week. Krvavec is the test piece Slovenian pro teams use as a benchmark — sustained, with no flat sections to hide on. Pokljuka Plateau is one of the Julian Alps’ highlights at 1,250 metres, reached straight from the scenic Lake Bled.

Mangart is the highest road in Slovenia accessible by road bike, switchbacking above the treeline to almost 2,000 metres. The ascent to Predmeja climbs from the Vipava Valley straight onto the Trnovski Gozd karst plateau. The closing Queen Stage strings together three passes around Logar Valley — Jezerski Vrh, Pavlič Saddle, and Volovljek — in a single 147-kilometre loop from Ljubljana.

The week is built to challenge a regular amateur road cyclist while still taking you through Slovenia's most scenic corners. Bikes are delivered to your hotel and fitted to your preferences on Day 1. You'll have GPS tracks for every stage along with Strava KOM data, and accommodation and private transfers are arranged as per the itinerary.

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer road cycling, trekking cycling and mountain biking holidays.

Our road cycling holidays are suitable for avid road cycling enthusiasts whose endurance is high enough to withstand multiple long cycling days in a row.

Our trekking cycling holidays are suitable for anyone, as the stages are short enough for most people, and the terrain is not technical — mostly tarmac and gravel. They will still be enjoyed most by people who cycle occasionally and feel comfortable with multiple days in a row on the saddle and some moderate climbing. For those looking for more leisurely cycling holidays, we offer an e-bike option.

Our e-MTB holidays are suitable for most people comfortable on a mountain bike who are fine with some rougher gravel roads and steeper hills, made easier with electric assistance. However, the single trails MTB holidays are suitable mostly for avid mountain bikers, as they tackle technical trails and fast descents, but are very adjustable to your skills and style of riding.

On our guided tours, you will have professional local guides. Our guides will make sure that you will have expert guidance combined with great fun and a memorable experience.

We are always looking for the perfect fit for you. We use a few different accommodation providers that fit our standards but they are subjected to availability, especially in the high season. We can also adjust the holiday, keeping in mind your preferences and budget and can always find a more suitable solution for your taste.

Our tours can be adapted to any bike type, whether road, gravel, or mountain bike. We are in constant communication with you to find the optimal conditions for your cycling holidays in Slovenia.

The most versatile option is a gravel bike, even if you are coming on a road cycling holiday. It does not really affect your road performance while allowing you to take some scenic backroads that can be in a slightly worse state than the main ones. A gravel bike is usually more comfortable as well.

In any way, Slovenia is a very diverse country and there is something for every cyclist. Whichever bike you choose, we will find the perfect route for you to take on your cycling holidays.

If you are not bringing your own bike and equipment, we can certainly arrange that for you. We have a wide selection of bikes at our disposal and we will choose the ones that best fit your tour. All we need from you is your usual bike size and any other relevant information or preferences so we can make sure you will be comfortable throughout your trip.

Bike rentals include the bike that has been agreed upon, delivery prior to and pickup after your tour. Additional equipment is also included: helmet, an extra chain, basic repair kit and pedals if necessary.

We recommend booking as early as possible. Most of our tours run through very touristy places where accommodation is limited. Most of the great places start getting booked for summer before spring.

It really depends on the level of your restriction. Vegetarian options are fairly easy to find in Slovenia, but vegan dishes, on the other hand, are extremely hard to come by in rural areas of the country and in smaller towns. Please note that the places where we stop for lunch are often traditional and may have difficulties accommodating you outside of their standard menu. We suggest you keep this in mind.

Local experts

Our professional cycling guides know the local terrain and are trained to make this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity both safe and enjoyable.

Hassle-Free

We take care of route planning, accommodations, luggage transfers, and all logistics, so you can focus purely on enjoying your ride.

Tried & Tested Adventures

Our cycling routes are hand-picked & tested, to ensure breathtaking landscapes, smooth roads, and maximum safety - giving you the perfect ride every day.

Unbeatable Support

Our 24/7 customer support is where we show our passion, ensuring your cycling holiday runs smoothly and your well-being is always our top priority.

Book with Confidence

We are a financially protected company, fully bonded and insured, keeping your money safe and allowing you to travel with confidence.

from 1.790 € /person