Muggia to Pula Gravel Cycling Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Muggia
You will arrive in Muggia, a small harbour town just south of Trieste with a distinctly Venetian character. You can explore the historic waterfront or hop over to Trieste for the evening.

Day 2: Muggia – Piran (68.5 km; +960/−970 m)
You will ride along the coast toward Ankaran, up into the Hrvatini hills and onto the Parenzana through Koper, Izola and Strunjan. A climb to the village of Korte above the salt pans will be followed by a descent to Portorož and Venetian Piran. This stage is 96% paved. A shorter direct coastal route of about 35 km (+230 m) is available.

Day 3: Piran – Umag (49.3 km; +380/−370 m)
You will pass the geometric Sečovlje salt pans into Croatia and follow the Parenzana's gravel track through vineyards and olive groves to hilltop Buje, then descend to Umag's compact Venetian old town. About 34% of the stage is gravel. A shorter direct coastal route to Umag, omitting the Buje climb, is available.

Day 4: Umag – Buzet (59 km; +720/−600 m)
On the signature gravel day, you will ride the inland Parenzana through cuttings, tunnels and viaducts, past the artists' town of Grožnjan and above the Mirna Valley via Oprtalj and Livade, to Buzet, the fortified "City of Truffles". About 53% of the stage is gravel. A shorter option uses paved local roads instead of the longer Parenzana sections.

Day 5: Buzet – Motovun – Poreč (57.9 km; +510/−630 m)
You will cross the heart of truffle country to the hilltop town of Motovun, where the climb is a highlight in itself, then follow the Parenzana west through Vižinada to Poreč and its UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica. About 58% of the stage is gravel. A shorter option uses paved alternatives, and the Motovun climb can be omitted.

Day 6: Poreč – Rovinj (71.1 km; +670/−670 m)
You will take back roads and farm tracks to Vrsar above its island-studded harbour, then ride through the green landscape around Lim Bay, a long flooded valley and protected marine area, approaching Rovinj from the north. About 62% of the stage is gravel. A shorter direct route toward Lim Bay and Rovinj, omitting Vrsar, is available.

Day 7: Rovinj – Pula (76 km; +550/−560 m)
You will cross the quiet south-western countryside to Pula's Roman arena, then head south through Premantura onto Cape Kamenjak, with rocky tracks, Mediterranean scrub and open sea views. About 38% of the stage is gravel. A shorter option finishes directly in Pula, omitting the Cape Kamenjak loop.

Day 8: Departure from Pula
Your tour will end after breakfast. Additional nights in Pula or an onward transfer can be arranged on request.