How much does the Slovenia road cycling tour cost?

Prices start from €1,195 per person in a double room in Season A, €1,295 in Season B and €1,345 in Season C. A single room within a party costs €350 extra, and a single traveller pays a €620 supplement that includes the single room. A third adult on an extra bed gets 10% off.

When can I do the Slovenia road cycling tour from Ljubljana to Piran?

You can start on any day between 18 April and 10 October 2027. Late April and early October fall in Season A, with the lowest prices. Season B covers May to mid-August and late September, and Season C, from 15 August to 18 September, is the peak period. The date of Day 1 sets the season.

How difficult is the Slovenia road cycling tour?

The tour is rated 3 out of 4, sporty, with 484 km over six riding days and daily climbs of 980 to 1,610 m on well-surfaced asphalt. Day 3 over Pokljuka is the hardest. Most stages offer an easier option, so it suits road cyclists with solid fitness who are comfortable with consecutive mountain days.

Which bikes can I rent for the Slovenia road cycling tour?

A road bike costs €270 per tour, an electric touring bike €300 and a gravel bike €250, with helmet, repair kit, pump, delivery and collection included. Road bikes come without pannier. A Standard Damage Waiver caps your liability for accidental damage at €150, and a €50 Waiver Upgrade reduces it to zero.

How do I get to Ljubljana and back from Piran?

Ljubljana, Trieste, Venice and Klagenfurt airports are all within reach. A private transfer from Ljubljana Airport to the city costs €85 and from Trieste Airport €325 for 1 to 3 people. From Piran, transfers cost €260 to Ljubljana Airport and €165 to Trieste Airport. Each bike adds €10, and buses also run from Piran.

Can I ride the Vršič Pass on the Slovenia road cycling tour?

Yes. On Day 3, after the main stage to Kranjska Gora, you can add an optional loop over the Vršič Pass at 1,611 m. The loop adds about 25 km and 800 m of climbing to the queen stage, already the most demanding day of the tour. Extra nights in Kranjska Gora can also be booked.

Can I add extra nights to the Slovenia road cycling tour?

Yes. Extra nights with breakfast are available in Ljubljana, Bled, Kranjska Gora, Muggia and Piran. Prices per person in a double room start from €85 in Muggia, €100 in Ljubljana, €105 in Bled and Kranjska Gora, and €125 in Piran in Season A, rising in Seasons B and C.

Slovenia Road Cycling Tour

Julian Alps, Soča Valley & Adriatic coast, Slovenia & Italy

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Gravel BikeRoad BikeE-bike8 days / 7 nights484 km5/5ChallengingLinear

Self-guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

Ride 8 days of road cycling from Ljubljana to Piran, crossing the Julian Alps, the Soča Valley and the Karst to the Adriatic. Climb to the Pokljuka plateau, follow the turquoise Soča for two days and roll down to a Venetian harbour town.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana
You will arrive in Slovenia's compact capital and check into your 4★ hotel. The old town, the riverfront and the hilltop castle are all within an easy evening walk.

Day 2: Ljubljana – Bled (81.9 km; +1,020 m)
You will ride north through the Gorenjska countryside via Kranj and the hilltop church of Jamnik, then descend through historic Radovljica to Lake Bled. An easier option follows the direct valley road via Šenčur and Kranj, skipping the Jamnik climb.

Day 3: Bled – Kranjska Gora (91.1 km; +1,610 m)
This is the queen stage: you will ride up the Sava Bohinjka to Lake Bohinj, then tackle the sustained climb onto the Pokljuka plateau at 1,300 m. The Radovna Valley descent will take you to Kranjska Gora. An easier option runs directly through the Radovna valley, and an optional Vršič Pass loop adds 25 km and 800 m of climbing.

Day 4: Kranjska Gora – Tolmin (83 km; +1,000 m)
You will cross an alpine pass into the Soča Valley and follow the turquoise river south through Bovec and Kobarid, home to a notable WW1 museum, to Tolmin. This stage runs in full, with no shortcut.

Day 5: Tolmin – Karst (76.8 km; +1,240 m)
You will ride into the Brda wine hills and the medieval village of Šmartno, then down to the once-divided city of Nova Gorica / Gorizia. A climb will bring you onto the Bora-swept Karst plateau. An easier option follows the valley floor directly to Nova Gorica, skipping Brda.

Day 6: Karst – Muggia (76.7 km; +980 m)
You will descend into the sunny Vipava Valley beneath the Nanos ridge, then cross the Karst again past the Lipica stud farm, founded in 1580. Crossing the border, you will reach Venetian Muggia on the Gulf of Trieste. An easier option takes the direct plateau road south to Muggia.

Day 7: Muggia – Piran (74.9 km; +1,240 m)
You will follow ridge roads above the Gulf of Trieste, with views to Venice on a clear morning, then pass Koper's Venetian square, Izola and the Strunjan cliffs before the final descent to Piran. An easier option follows the flat coast road from Koper directly to Piran.

Day 8: Departure
Your tour will end after breakfast in Piran. Direct buses run to Ljubljana, Trieste and Koper, or you can continue by bike into Croatian Istria.

Tour details

LinearSelfguidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💼 Luggage transfer
📲 GPS or navigation APP
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance

🙋 Common questions

How much does the Slovenia road cycling tour cost?
Prices start from €1,195 per person in a double room in Season A, €1,295 in Season B and €1,345 in Season C. A single room within a party costs €350 extra, and a single traveller pays a €620 supplement that includes the single room. A third adult on an extra bed gets 10% off.
When can I do the Slovenia road cycling tour from Ljubljana to Piran?
You can start on any day between 18 April and 10 October 2027. Late April and early October fall in Season A, with the lowest prices. Season B covers May to mid-August and late September, and Season C, from 15 August to 18 September, is the peak period. The date of Day 1 sets the season.
How difficult is the Slovenia road cycling tour?
The tour is rated 3 out of 4, sporty, with 484 km over six riding days and daily climbs of 980 to 1,610 m on well-surfaced asphalt. Day 3 over Pokljuka is the hardest. Most stages offer an easier option, so it suits road cyclists with solid fitness who are comfortable with consecutive mountain days.
Which bikes can I rent for the Slovenia road cycling tour?
A road bike costs €270 per tour, an electric touring bike €300 and a gravel bike €250, with helmet, repair kit, pump, delivery and collection included. Road bikes come without pannier. A Standard Damage Waiver caps your liability for accidental damage at €150, and a €50 Waiver Upgrade reduces it to zero.
How do I get to Ljubljana and back from Piran?
Ljubljana, Trieste, Venice and Klagenfurt airports are all within reach. A private transfer from Ljubljana Airport to the city costs €85 and from Trieste Airport €325 for 1 to 3 people. From Piran, transfers cost €260 to Ljubljana Airport and €165 to Trieste Airport. Each bike adds €10, and buses also run from Piran.
Can I ride the Vršič Pass on the Slovenia road cycling tour?
Yes. On Day 3, after the main stage to Kranjska Gora, you can add an optional loop over the Vršič Pass at 1,611 m. The loop adds about 25 km and 800 m of climbing to the queen stage, already the most demanding day of the tour. Extra nights in Kranjska Gora can also be booked.
Can I add extra nights to the Slovenia road cycling tour?
Yes. Extra nights with breakfast are available in Ljubljana, Bled, Kranjska Gora, Muggia and Piran. Prices per person in a double room start from €85 in Muggia, €100 in Ljubljana, €105 in Bled and Kranjska Gora, and €125 in Piran in Season A, rising in Seasons B and C.