Julian Alps Road Cycling Tour

🙋 Common questions

• How much does the Julian Alps road cycling tour cost?

  

  The 5-day Julian Alps road cycling loop costs from €745 per person in a double room in Season A (3–10 October), €795 in Season B and €825 in Season C. A single room within a party adds €210 for all seasons, and a solo traveller pays a €370 supplement, single room included.

• When is the best time for the Julian Alps road cycling tour?

  

  You can start any day between 2 May and 10 October 2027. The Mangart Saddle road is usually closed by snow until around 1 June, so June to September is ideal if you want to ride it; earlier departures follow the Predel alternative. Peak season runs from 15 August to 18 September.

• How difficult is the Julian Alps road cycling tour?

  

  It is rated 4 out of 4 (demanding). You will ride three consecutive mountain stages of 101–116 km with 1,740–2,880 m of climbing per day, 6,440 m in total. The tour suits experienced cyclists in very good shape, and compact gearing is recommended for the long climbs.

• Can I rent a road bike for the Julian Alps tour?

  

  Yes. A road bike costs €170 per tour and an electric touring bike €190 (extra day €45 or €50), including delivery, collection, helmet, repair kit and pump; road bikes come without panniers. A Standard Damage Waiver limits your excess to €150; the optional €50 Waiver Upgrade reduces it to €0 and caps theft liability at €300.

• How do I get to Bled for the Julian Alps road cycling tour?

  

  Fly into Ljubljana, Klagenfurt, Trieste or Venice, or take the train to Lesce–Bled. Private transfers to Bled cost €90 from Ljubljana Airport, €210 from Klagenfurt, €385 from Trieste and €435 from Venice for 1–3 people, plus €10 per bike. The station transfer costs €20.

• Can I ride Vršič Pass on the Julian Alps road cycling tour?

  

  Yes. Vršič is offered as an optional extension from Kranjska Gora on Day 2, adding 20 km and 780 m of climbing to a 102 km stage. On Day 3 you can also choose to bypass the Mangart Saddle climb if you prefer a shorter day, keeping the route over Predel Pass.

• Is luggage transfer included on the Julian Alps road cycling tour?

  

  Yes. One piece of luggage per person, up to 23 kg, will be transferred between your 3- and 4-star hotels on each riding day; an extra piece costs €30 per trip. Extra nights can be added in Bled or Kranjska Gora, priced by season, if you want a rest day around the loop.