Munich to Verona
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The Classic Cols Of The Tour De France
SIGNATURE
6 NIGHTS
SELECT
LEVEL 3
490 KM
10,900 M
SLOVENIA CYCLE TOUR
Ride from the Julian Alps in Slovenia to the Adriatic coast.
From our base in Bovec climb the picturesque Mangart Saddle and Vrsic pass in the Julian Alps. Visit the gorges of the River Soca & descend to the shores of Lake Bled. Continue the journey south to a spectacular finish in the historic coastal town of Piran.
This is a tour which oozes variety and promises ever-changing landscapes with each pedal stroke. Kick of with two Alpine climbs, switch to short, steep rolling roads through forested terrain, finish with coastal plains & views of the Adriatic.
Stay in four beautiful accommodations along the route & enjoy the full support of a dedicated Eat Sleep Cycle team.
CYCLING ITINERARY
Day 1:
Meet your guides at Ljubljana train station & transfer to our start location in the Julian Alps
Warm up ride, the Soca Gorges, 18 km, 300 m
Day 2:
The Mangart Saddle & Lake Predil, 60 km, 2,200 m
Highlight climbs: Mangart Saddle, 10 km, 8%
Day 3:
Point to point ride from Bovec to Lake Bled, 81 km, 1,900 m
Highlight climb: Vrsic Pass, 12 km, 8%
Day 4:
Loop ride to Lake Bohinj, 84 km, 1,700 m
Day 5:
Point to point ride from Lake Bled to Postojna, 126 km, 2,900 m
Highlight: Inner Carnolia
Day 6:
Point to point ride from Postojna to Piran, 120 km, 1,900 m
Highlight: The Adriatic Coast.
Day 7:
Departures
Group transfer to Trieste Airport
IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?
This tour is designed for Level 2 – 3 riders. The tour begins with some challenging mountain stages and rides become easier as the terrain changes on the ride south. Guides will set a comfortable pace for group & invite guests to enjoy any climbs at their own pace. There is a support vehicle offering mechanical back-up as well as the option to shorten any rides where necessary.
MAP
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- LAKE BLED
- JULIAN ALPS
- THE ADRIATIC COAST
SLOVENIA & CROATIA TOUR INFORMATION
RIDE SUPPORT
Full Support
Rides are fully supported by our team of guides and vehicles.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water. On longer days the team will serve a roadside lunch – a time efficient pit stop with the right balance of carbohydrates, protein, fruit & veg to keep you energized and feeling healthy all week.
Eat Sleep Cycle ride leaders are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of Cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime. Our Tour Leaders know the region well and speak the local language.
Mechanical support will be close by at all times.
Quick Facts
- ONE IN 20 SLOVENIANS ARE BEE KEEPERS!
- SLOVENIA RANKS 7TH OUT OF 163 ON THE EUROPEAN PEACE INDEX
- MULTIPLE WORLD CHAMPION PETER SAGAN IS FROM SLOVAKIA, NOT SLOVENIA!
- THE CROATIAN REGION OF ISTRIA IS THE LARGEST PENINSULAR IN THE ADRIATIC SEA
FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
Full Board
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ride nutrition tailored especially for cyclists.
Start the day with a breakfast buffet at the hotel to prepare for an epic day in the saddle. Then on the road eat a time-efficient lunch served by the support team and stay fueled all day with ride nutrition from the support vehicle.
Refuel for the next day with dinner included at our accommodation or in nearby restaurants.
Slovenian Hospitality
Rest and recover from the day on the bike in our carefully selected 3* & 4* hotels.
Hotel Dobra Vila****, Bovec (2 nights)
Stay in a historic telephone office in the village of Bovec in the heart of the Julian Alps. & surrounded by the mountains. The hotel features a wine boutique, winter gardens & a library. The restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients.
Hotel Triglav****, Lake Bled (2 nights)
First opened in 1906, this newly renovated hotel is located 1.5 km from the centre of Bled. Enjoy beautiful lake views, an à la carte restaurant by one of Slovenia’s top chefs, a piano bar, a wine cellar and a fireplace lounge. Guests can also relax in the Spa.
Hotel Jama****, Postojna (1 night)
Completely refurbished in 2016, the hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar, as well as modern rooms with a spacious furnished balcony with views of the surrounding park area.
Hotel Piran****, Piran (1 night)
Stay in this elegant seafront hotel for a fabulous end to the tour. Hotel Piran features a restaurant and a spa and wellness centre.
BIKE HIRE
Bike Hire
Benefit from a 10% discount on any Eat Sleep Cycle bike hire as part of this package.
Choose from a Ridley, designed in cycling’s heartland of Belgium, or a state-of-the-art Factor bike. All our bikes are supplied with compact 50-34 chainsets & 11-32 cassettes.
Our Bikes
RIDLEY FENIX SL 105
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano 105 11-speed
- Forza RC23 wheelset
RIDLEY HELIUM X
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed
- Forza RC23 wheelset
RIDLEY FENIX DISC
- Disc Brake Road Bike
- Carbon Frame
- Shimano Ultegra 11-speed
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- DTSwiss R24 DB wheelset.
FACTOR O2
- State-of-the-art lightweight frameset
- Black Inc. carbon wheels & finishing kit
- Shimano Ultegra Di2
TRIP SUMMARY
2020 Trip Dates
7th – 13th June
On demand for groups
Available as a custom tour
Price Per Head
€3,199
Single Supplement €729
Travel Logistics
Meeting at Ljubljana Airport Your guides will meet you at Ljubljana Airport at 10:00 am on the first day of the tour. Transfer time to our hotel in Bovec is 1 hour 50 mins. Enjoy a light lunch on arrival & get ready for the first ride of the tour!
Departure from Piran There will be a group transfer departing Piran at 10:00 on the last day of the tour to Trieste Airport suitable for flights out after 13:00. Journey time is 70 mins.
What's Included?
Cycling: Fully guided and supported.
Accommodation: 3*/4* Hotels and guesthouses.
Food: Breakfast, lunch & evening meals
Bike Hire: Optional – 10% discount
Transfers: Return group transfers
Eat Sleep Cycle Jersey: Included
Group Bookings
Groups of 6 or more riders: can opt to make a tour private and choose their own dates.
Groups of 8 or more riders: can benefit from a 5% discount.
Payment
Deposit: a 50% deposit will secure your place on the tour.
Balance: the outstanding balance is due 2 months in advance of the tour.
WHY EAT SLEEP CYCLE?
EXCELLENT LOCATION
Our home in Girona, Spain, gives us unique access to remarkable people and places, allowing us to create world class cycling tours.
EXPERT GUIDES
Our guides are experts in cycling, travel & hosting world class tours. We recruit professionals from all walks of life who love to ride.
5 STAR REVIEWS
You’ll be back!
98% of our guests say they’ll come back to Eat Sleep Cycle for another tour.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Ride with Eat Sleep Cycle and enjoy the best roads, landscapes & cultural experiences thanks to our knowledge.
