Slovenia Champions Ride: This 8-day road cycling holiday is a seven passes challenge tour. You'll cover 90-100km each day.
Duration
Price
DestinationsSlovenia Champions Ride: Enjoy a road cycling holiday!
Rise to the challenge of the country’s seven highest mountain passes as you ride 90-100kms per day through a landscape of sweeping vistas, gushing rivers and waterfalls, lush meadows, shimmering alpine lakes and mountain peaks whose majestic beauty will spur you onwards even at the toughest of moments. Along with the natural beauty, you can also take time out to visit some fascinating castles, eat great food, drink sumptuous wine, and much more in this small but wonderfully diverse country.
Highlights:
– Bled’s Majestic Beauty: Start your journey in the enchanting town of Bled, known for its stunning glacial lake and the iconic Bled Castle perched atop a cliff;
– Cycling through Alpine Wonders: Embark on an epic road cycling adventure through the Julian Alps, with breathtaking mountain vistas and challenging climbs that will test your mettle;
– Triglav National Park: Venture into Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s only national park, and pedal through lush forests and alongside crystal-clear rivers in a truly unspoiled natural environment;
– Champion Routes: Follow in the tracks of cycling legends as you conquer routes made famous by the Tour de France, the Giro d\’Italia, and other prestigious races;
– Adrenaline-Fueled Descents: Experience exhilarating downhill descents that reward your uphill efforts, offering a thrilling ride through the stunning alpine scenery.
Slovenia Champions Ride: Road cycling holiday itinerary.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN LJUBLJANA
Arrival in Ljubljana. Once settled in go to the city center, where you can spend the rest of the day strolling around the lovely historic old town, and take a short walk or ride up to the Ljubljana Castle. Perched on a hill and standing guard over the old town, this is Ljubljana\'s most distinctive feature. From its tower you get a commanding view of the capital’s heart and soul. As the sun goes down you can relax with a drink in the many outdoor bars/cafes beside the Ljubljanica River, or take an evening stroll, enjoying the lights and vibrant sounds of the city.
Day 2: LJUBLJANA - LOGARSKA DOLINA (↔ 77 km, ↑ 1.160 m, ↓ 700 m, max gradient 10%)
Today marks the departure from the urban landscape as you venture northward towards the breathtaking Kamnik Alps, a mountain range that extends from Slovenia to Austria. The majestic summits of Grintovec (2558 m) and Storzic (2132 m) will command your attention as you pedal toward the picturesque town of Kamnik. Explore the remnants of two ancient castles and savor a leisurely coffee in the charming old town. Continuing your cycling journey, you\'ll delve deeper into the heart of the Kamnik Alps, ultimately arriving at the enchanting Logar Valley (Logarska Dolina). This tranquil alpine glacial valley will be your haven for the night, offering a serene retreat in the embrace of nature\'s grandeur.
Day 3: LOGARSKA DOLINA - BLED (↔ 93 km, ↑ 1.530 m ↓ 1.810 m, max gradient 12%)
Embarking from the serene Logar Valley, your cycling adventure continues towards a realm of enchantment, guided by the Pavlic Pass. Along this picturesque journey, you\'ll encounter the idyllic alpine lake of Jezersko and the equally captivating artificial lake at Preddvor. Both are graced with stunning natural scenery. As you revel in the beauty that surrounds you, each lake will offer a moment of respite and appreciation for nature\'s artistry. The day will end at the pearl of Slovenia’s northern region, Lake Bled.
Day 4: BLED – ŽELEZNIKI - BOHINJ - BLED (↔ 87 km, ↑ ↓ 1.690 m, max gradient 14%)
Lake Bled, with its beautiful church sitting on an island in the middle of the lake and guarded by a medieval hilltop castle, is the stuff of fairy tales. Start or end your day here with a boat ride to the island and a ride up to the castle for a panoramic view of the lake and glacial valley. Your cycling day will take you to the old village of Kropa, where you can visit the iron forging museum dedicated to the town\'s blacksmith trade, and the iron-smelting town of Železniki. You’ll weave your way back to Bled through forests, along rivers and around lake Bled in the end.
Day 5: BLED - AUSTRIA - KRANJSKA GORA (↔ 105 km, ↑ 2.110 m, ↓ 1,780 m, max gradient 20%)
Leaving Bled, you will first ride your bike to the little village of Begunje, famous for being the birthplace of Slovenia’s folk music legend: Slavko Avsenik. As well as the Avsenik restaurant and museum, you can also visit Kamen Castle and the well preserved Robacnek Mill. Here you will leave Slovenia temporarily and head into Austria via the centuries-old Ljubel Pass, running close to Mount Stol (the highest peak in the Karavanke Alps), and then loop around back into Slovenia via the Koren Pass. Final destination for the day is charming town of Kranjska Gora.
Day 6 : KRANJSKA GORA - TOLMIN (↔ 95 km, ↑ 1.790 m, ↓ 2,410 m, max gradient 15%)
Today\'s journey takes you from the Slovenian Alps to the Italian Alps. You\'ll cross the border and make your way to Tarvisio. Nestled between the Julian, Karavanke, and Canal Alps, Tarvisio offers a picturesque spot to take a break, savor a cappuccino, and bask in the sunny vistas before tackling the incredible Predel Pass, nestled between Mt. Mangart and Mt. Kanin. On the descent, you\'ll re-enter Slovenia, journeying through the radiant emerald Soča Valley, passing through the villages of Kobarid and Tolmin.
Day 7: TOLMIN - LJUBLJANA (↔ 100 km, ↑ 1.280 m, ↓ 1.170 m, max gradient 11%)
Your route today will eventually take you back to the Slovene capital. Get up early enough and you can visit the Tolmin Gorge, the lowest and southernmost entry point into Triglav National Park. Visit the thermal springs under Devil’s Bridge. Your cycling route to Ljubljana will take you through the Cerkno Hills, where you\'ll ride from the alpine region to the Dinaric Karst region of the southwest.
Day 8: DEPARTURE
Login
Register
