Juliana Trail MTB Cycling Tour

🙋 Common questions

• How much does the Juliana Trail MTB tour cost?

  

  The 8-day Juliana Trail MTB loop costs from €1,095 per person in a double room in Season A, €1,195 in Season B and €1,225 in Season C. A single room within a party adds €315 for all seasons, and solo travellers pay a €500 supplement, single room included.

• When is the best time to ride the Juliana Trail MTB tour?

  

  You can start any day between 11 April and 10 October 2027. Season A (11 April–1 May and 3–10 October) is the quietest and cheapest. Summer offers dry trails and swimming in the Soča, while 15 August to 18 September is peak season in the Julian Alps.

• How difficult is the Juliana Trail MTB tour?

  

  It is rated 4 out of 4 (demanding). Stages are 27–50 km with up to 1,640 m of climbing, steep ascents and tricky descents on narrow singletrack, where you may need to push or carry your bike. The tour suits experienced mountain bikers; roughly 35% runs on forest trails and gravel.

• Can I rent a mountain bike for the Juliana Trail MTB tour?

  

  Yes. A standard MTB costs €190 per tour and an electric MTB €300 (extra day €30 or €50), with delivery, collection, helmet, repair kit and pump. Every rental includes a Standard Damage Waiver with a €150 excess; the optional €50 Waiver Upgrade reduces it to €0 and caps theft liability at €300.

• How do I get to Bohinjska Bistrica for the Juliana Trail MTB tour?

  

  Ljubljana and Klagenfurt are the closest airports, and Lesce–Bled is a convenient railway station. Private transfers to Bohinjska Bistrica cost €160 from Ljubljana Airport, €175 from Ljubljana city, €245 from Klagenfurt Airport, €235 from Villach and €80 from Lesce–Bled for 1–3 people, plus €10 per bike.

• Is there a train section on the Juliana Trail MTB tour?

  

  The catalogue lists an optional train ticket on Day 3 as not included in the price. The itinerary itself describes the Podbrdo–Tolmin ride along the Bača valley, so the train is an option rather than a required part of the route. If you choose to use it, the ticket is at your own expense.

• Is luggage transfer included on the Juliana Trail MTB tour?

  

  Yes. One piece of luggage per person, up to 23 kg, will be moved between your accommodations on each riding day; an extra piece costs €30 per trip. You will stay in 3- and 4-star hotels and guesthouses, with apartments in Podbrdo, so you can ride the demanding stages with a light pack.