SLOVENIA
JULIAN ALPS
Slovenia | Triglav | Alps, Alpine villages, Rivers & Lakes, Dairy & Cheese | ebike cycling Tour
Always aiming for small
family owned boutique hotels,
upscale B&Bs, estates, or similar
DIFFICULTY :
ACTIVE
Levels range from:
Easy, Active, Challenging, Hard.
For details click here.
GROUP SIZE :
12 MAX
DATES & PRICES
9 DAYS
8 NIGHTS
ACCOMMODATION :
BOUTIQUE
Always aiming for small family owned boutique hotels, upscale B&Bs, estates, or similar
DIFFICULTY :
CHALLENGING
Levels range from:
Easy, Active, Challenging, Hard.
For details click here.
Slovenia Julian alps
Slovenia • Julian Alps Cycling Tour• Triglav National Park
Ever tried to look up Slovenia on the map? It sure does seem like one could place it on its very palm. But even though it might seem pretty small on the map it becomes quite grand once you start exploring it. A country that connects the Adriatic Sea and the marvelous Alps, thousands of grass-covered valleys and mountain lakes, with the most famous, Bled, unique for the sole Slovenian alpine island. Connect them by an ebike on the Julian Alps Cycling Tour.
Slovenia is wild and calm at the same time. Its fine cuisine is designed by various influences, Italian from the west, Central European from the North, and Balkan-Turkish from the East. It’s difficult to find such a small region offering so much anywhere else in the world. Four different worlds are combined into a magnificent symphony that can be felt in culture, gastronomy, and natural wonders. Whether you enjoy walking well-trodden paths or prefer to turn off the beaten track, you will find stunning beauty and boutique experiences tailored just for you everywhere you go. Multiculturalism is also very strong in the small but vibrant capital, Ljubljana, with a well-known three-bridge walkway area, Tromostovje.
Slovenia is proud of being a sportive nation so let’s explore it the way the locals do, by cycling. Getting deep into the backcountry and tackling challenging Alpine roads will be like a walk in the park with the help of our mighty ebikes. Fueling our bodies with local delicacies and our souls with different sights and experiences from day to day makes this Julian Alps cycling tour a boutique journey.
You’ll Experience
- Ljubljana – Slovenian capital, famous Tromostovje bridge
- Adorable little mountain towns
- Bohinj & Bled alpine Lakes
- Breathtaking mountain roads and passes
- Biathlon stadium Pokljuka
- Premium traditional fine food and dairy products
- Emerald colored Soča River
- Triglav National Park
- Traditional crafts museums
- Clash of European cultures
- Exceptional wine tastings
- Swimming in alpine lakes (Bled or Jasna) and rivers
OPTIONAL: Rafting in Soča rapids, Vintgar gorge hike, Zipline in Bovec region
Expectations
- The ride is rolling, some uphills steep and long, terrain with frequent elevation changes
- Mostly paved and with maintained white (gravel) roads, occasional forest dirt road
- Long but rewarding riding days, some days could be tuned down slightly according to the group’s ambitions
- 4 to 6 hours of riding daily, 45 to 70 km (28 to 44 mi)
- Basic technical riding skills required (bumpy dirt roads and gravel)
- The temperature difference between morning and afternoon, min 10°C (50 F) to max 30°C (86 F)
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Getting There
- arrival / departure at Ljubljana Airport (LJU)
- complimentary airport transfer on official arrival and departure dates
ITINERARY
Arrival day. Welcome to Slovenia and our overnight headquarters. After welcome drinks and the tour briefing, maybe you’ll set out to explore beautiful and tiny Ljubljana downtown with its charming River Ljubljanica and adorable bridges crossing it. You’ll enjoy first tastes of fusion continental cuisine at welcome dinner.
Meals: dinner
Accommodation: Four Points Hotel or similar
Distance: 0 km (0 mi)
First day of riding on your Julian Alps Cycling Tour! We’ll start gently, cruising west from capital valley to first mountain roads. We’ll be delighted to see outlines of Julian Alps from very start and views are going to get better as we immerse ourselves deeper into the countryside. Curvy roads will get us into hidden farms and meadows fairytale. Overnight in small back-country town Škofja Loka, by the river and just under the town’s castle.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Zamorc or similar
Distance: 65 km (40 mi) / elevation 1500 m (4900 ft)
Narrow and curvy roads in Alpine paradise with breathtaking views. Tea time in cozy mountain hut and descending to Slovenia’s biggest glacial Lake Bohinj. Today’s highlight is the beautiful Sorica mountain, winter ski resort, that’ll treat us with beautiful view and a delicious cake.
Meals: breakfast, lunch/tasting, dinner
Accommodation: Boutique Heritage Hotel Sunrose 7 or similar
Distance: 55 km (35 mi) / elevation 1650 m (5400 ft)
Exciting riding day connecting two of the most famous Slovenian lakes. Not only lakes are present in this area – famous Slovenian biathlon centre of Pokljuka is on our way. Descending to Lake Bled, a real pearl with unique Alpine island, there will be plenty of joy and excitement, for no electric assistance is needed at all.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Vila Mila or similar
Distance: 45 km (28 mi) / elevation 1200 m (3900 ft) – return by shuttle
Rest day in Bled is a chance for various activities like row boat to the island or simple relaxing walk by the lake. Don’t forget famous Bled cake, ‘Kremna rezina’!
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Vila Mila or similar
Distance: 0 km (0 mi)
A magnificent ride through Radovna valley in Triglav National Park. Visiting valleys and beautiful Perčnik waterfall. Riding through adorable villages in Slovenia’s most northern region on a bike track along Karavanke mountain chain.
Meals: breakfast, lunch/tastings, dinner
Accommodation: Skipass Boutique Hotel or similar
Distance: 50 km (40 mi) / elevation 950 m (3100 ft)
Stunning ride over Slovenian highest mountain pass, Vršič Pass. Long lasting descent to town of Bovec lying in beautiful valley of turquoise Soča River. Optional rafting in Bovec.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Dobra Vila Boutique Hotel or similar
Distance: 45 km (28 mi) / elevation 1500 m (4800 ft)
Relaxing ride following Soča River followed by the Valley of Idrijica River all the way to the main town of the region, Idrija. Beautiful accommodation in the castle estate. Last day of riding on your Julian Alps Cycling Tour.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Kendov Dvorec or similar
Distance: 75 km (48 mi) / elevation 1200 m (3900 ft)
Departure day with a complimentary airport transfer included on this day. Possible visit to the famous Idrija mercury mine if flight times allow.
Meals: breakfast
The itinerary of Slovenia Julian Alps Cycling Tour may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.
The itinerary of Slovenia Julian Alps Cycling Tour may be subject to slight route changes, hotel substitutions, and other modifications.
INCLUSIONS
Support & Logistics
Accommodation
Meals
Activities
Gear
Not included
Support & Logistics
- Airport transfers on official arrival and departure dates
- Experienced and certified bilingual tour leader and support leader in the vehicle
- Support vehicle for the luggage, refreshments, and maintenance
- Transfers between planned rides and ferries
- Tour description booklet with maps and highlighted routes
- 24/7 support from your Tour Leader and Tour Director during the tour
Accommodation
- Small group guarantee (maximum of 12 cyclists)
- Handpicked small family-owned boutique hotels, upscale B&Bs, estates, or similar
Meals
- All breakfasts, lunches*, snacks* (fruit, bars, nuts), and dinners*, always aimed to be in authentic local restaurants
- Water and soft / isotonic drinks during the day and dinner (tap water is perfectly drinkable and of high quality)
*except on rest/free days, as in itinerary
Activities
- Locally produced wine, dairy and cheese tastings
- Entrance fees
Gear
- Premium full suspension mountain bike with electric motor assistance
- Bike luggage enough for small daily necessities (snacks, windbreaker, personal items, etc.)
- Premium Welcome package
Not included
- cycling gear (if needed, please let us know in advance)
- airline tickets
- coffee breaks (drinks or food besides breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- additional drinks at lunch and dinner
- personal spending
- traffic violation penalty tickets
- Tour Leader gratuities are welcome
- anything else not listed under “Included in the price”.
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THE BIKE
Giant Stance - premium full suspension mountain bike with electric motor assistance.
DATES & PRICES
Slovenia - Julian Alps Cycling Tour
Slovenia • Triglav National Park • 9 days
5 350
€
per person
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT 950 €
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT 950 €
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2025
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June 21 - June 28
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June 28 - July 5
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July 5 - July 12
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August 9 - August 16
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August 16 - August 23
Slovenia - Julian Alps Cycling Tour
Slovenia • Triglav National Park
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