Scheduled
6 nights
Intermediate
443 km
8419 m
Welcome to Ljubljana! The tour showcases some of the best roads and historical insights into this tiny but scenic country. The journey begins by riding up into Logar Valley. This is a beautiful region with alpine glacial valleys which flow into the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in the north of Slovenia. Climb into Austria – a 9 km climb gaining 700 metres. There is a short and sweet descent before tackiling the second and more gentle climb into the Jezersko region of Slovenia and into the postcard village of Lake Bled. Taste local wine and Bled cake as you embrace the mountains around you. Tackle the Vršič Pass. This was formally known as the Russian Road and was built for military services. The climb features 50 hairpins and breathtaking views. The final ride of the tour is up to the rider’s needs. You can either test your legs up the Mangart Saddle (2055 m) offerring panoramic views of Slovenia. Or, take a more relaxing but equally beautiful ride along the valley back.
The tour features our handpicked hotels in each destination, each offering excellent hospitality and culrinary expertise. The hotel in Logar Valley is remote, providing a soothing atmosphere with mountain views surrounding you. In lake Bled, the hotel offers stunning views of the lake with a short walking distance to various shops and cafes. The final destination is a small village in the heart of the Triglav national park. Expect wooden architecture and fresh mountain air.
Dine out each evening at local restaurants and at your hotel on the more challenging ride days. The team will ensure you get to see and taste the best parts of the region. Each restuarant offers something different & our selection is designed to showcase the best food in each place. Lunches are served by your guide team in scenic locations en route and feature healthy, fresh, seasonal produce designed to keep you riding all week.
Road
Intermediate
74 km
3 h 42 min
Ljubljana city
Homemade cheese in Logar Valely
Pavlicevo Sedlo, Lake Bled
Wine tasting and traditional Bled Cake
Vršič Pass
Soca Valley
Rated 2 out of 4 our Intermediate tours are designed for sporty people who are looking to enjoy some more challenging rides. E-bikes are available on all of our tours. Rides are up to 80 km with up to 1,000 m of climbing.
Enjoy full ride support from our professional guide team & support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides 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.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
A boutique luxury family run hotel in the centre of Ljubljana.
Enjoy peaceful tranquility with spectacular views of the peaks of the Kamnic Alps.
Stay for 2 nights a short walk from Lake Bled & soak up the Alpine atmosphere.
Stay for 2 nights in the heart of Bovec surrounded by the Julian Alps.
An endurance all-road bike that increases versatility with features that lean closer to gravel. Enojy a comfortable performance carbon frameset, an electronic SRAM Force AXS groupset and a MicroTech RE38 Carbon wheelset. 48/35 chainrings and 10-36 cassette
Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike designed with speed in mind. This bike is light, smooth and ultra fast and features a lightweight low-drag carbon frameset and a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset. Paired with DT Swiss R470 wheels. 50/34 chainrings. 11-34 cassette
A smooth and fast endurance road bike desgined for long, comfortable rides. The Synapse is lightweight, comes with built-in lights for safety and has a Shimano 105 Di2 groupset. Built with a Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset. 50/34 chainrings 11-34 cassette
A versitle drop bar e-bike for road, gravel and mixed terrain adventures. A lightweight aluminium frame, smooth-riding tubeless tyres and a comfortable D-Fuse seatpost give you the ability to ride any road, any route. The 500 W battery delivers long-distance pedalling support and is seamlessly integrated into the frame. The bike is simple to activate - press the on/off button and you're ready to go!
Blaz is Slovenian and lives in Bled. He loves MTB, road and gravel, but most of all he loves to share Slovenian culture with cyclists who visit from across the world.
During the past 10 years, Mario has lived in different countries, but now he's back home in Conegliano to ride every steep hill in the area! Despite his focus on road cycling, he's had some amazing moments with his beloved steel gravel bike! Mario has been a member of the ESC Team since 2019 and couldn't be happier! He looks forward to seeing you on the road soon!
Arrive to Viena or Ljubljana Airport
Ljubljana Hotel
10:00
Ljubljana
Fully supported
Boutique Hotel Accommodations
Full board
optional
optional
Slovenia offers some of the most pleasant and peaceful riding conditions in Europe, making it the ideal location for riders of all abilities. The country’s quiet roads and rolling hills are becoming increasingly popular among cyclists, with a huge variety of terrain to explore, from the Alps to rivers and lakes, the Karst region and the Adriatic coast. Discover the soaring peaks, extensive forests and the stunning Lake Bled in the Julian Alps; conquer the Vršič Pass and enjoy the incredible views as you climb and descend this formiddable road, and explore Slovenia’s capital, Llubljana, also known as the ‘green capital’ thanks to its many trees and parks.
A deposit of €500 will secure your place on the tour.
50% is due 6 months before the departure of the tour.
The final balance is due 2 months before the tour departure.
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We have a flexible cancelation policy – please take a look at our cancellation policy at the time of booking. If you have any doubts please reach out and we’re happy to help.
We rate our tours from Level 1 (Leisure) to Level 4 (Epic). Each tour contains a description of the level, expected daily ride time, distance and elevation. If you have any doubts we’re more that happy to speak to you on the phone and help to find you the perfect trip!
We recommend that you hire a bike for your tour and will work with you after you book to help you to choose the best size and model for your ride style. If you prefer to bring your bike, it’s no problem. Please be aware that on some of our epic trips we charge a supplement to transport your bike box to our finishing location. If you have any doubts, please ask!
Insurance is not included in our tour packages. We highly recommend contracting travel insurance at the time of reservation with a company from where you are from.
Health insurance which covers you for illness or injury whilst cycling in your chosen destination is mandatory, we’ll ask you for details of your insurance providor before you travel.
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