slovenia & italy
The beauty of Slovenia & Italy awaits you! This route perfectly combines Slovenia’s green hills with Italy’s countryside charm in a convenient loop, ensuring you experience magnificent coastal views, rolling plains and mountain landscapes across this 4-day adventure.
Difficulty: 3.5
typical itinerary
Day 0: Arrivals into Ljubljana.
Meet Adventure Cafe team and get bikes ready for riding.
Day 1: Cycle Ljubljana to Trieste
Via Pivka
Approx 115km / 1158m+
Day 2: Cycle Trieste to Udine
Via the Grado lagoon
Approx 124km / 657m+
Day 3: Cycle Udine to Kranjska Gora
Via the Vršič pass
Approx 111km / 2305m+
Day 4: Cycle Kranjska Gora to Ljubljana
Via Lake Bled
Approx 131km / 1757m+
Day 5: Depart Ljubljana
typical route
The above image is a rough guide only. Please enquire for a detailed route overview.
important!
This route can be tailored to your requirements. Contact us for more info.
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Total Distance: 481km
Total Elevation: 5877m+
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5 Nights / 4 Day Cycle
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Ljubljana
Trieste
Udine
Kranjska Gora
Ljubljana
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This challenge is difficulty ranked: 3.5 out of 5.
Expected daily distances: 80km to 140km
Expected daily elevation: 500m+ to 1800m+
You should be a confident cyclist with good base levels of fitness. You should be able to average over 24kmph for a 100km ride, and be capable of completing large climbs. Cycling may not be your main sport, but you should be an active individual able to complete the training plans provided.
our highlight
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Vršič pass
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our highlight 💚 Vršič pass 💚
The Vršič pass is the highest road pass in Slovenia. At the top, you can enjoy panoramic views over the Julian Alps. With switchbacks a plenty, the mountain pass connects Kranjska Gora and the Soca Valley, and is ridden by cyclists from around the globe. It’s an absolute must for this itinerary.
Standard Inclusions
Hotel Accommodation - 3/4* standard, bed and breakfast
Pre-Event Planning & Communications
Bespoke Challenge Portal
Support Driver & Van
Experienced Ride Leader
Picnic-Style Lunches
First-aid trained staff and supplies
Ride Snacks
Access to training plans, kit lists, nutritional guides and more
GPX files
your on-event support team
Ride leaders will navigate for the group as well as being on hand to encourage you up the hills and assist with roadside mechanical problems.
Our ride leaders have a wealth of experience, a good sense of humour and are first-aid trained.
Our support vehicle will carry your overnight luggage and day bags. The vehicle will follow and leapfrog the group, staying close to offer sun cream or waterproofs, as well as being there to assist with mechanical or medical issues.
Should it be absolutely necessary, the van can be used to pick up participants in cases of fatigue or other circumstances.
Our team love nothing more than helping fellow cyclists achieve their potential. They'll be there when you falter, to give you a helping hand, some encouraging words, or even a stern talking to. Their support will see you through so that, at the end of your challenge, you'll be able to stand there and say