Day 1: Arrival at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Upon arrival at the Venice Airport, you will meet the Bike Hike Tours representative and drive to Trieste, an Italian coastal town on the border with Slovenia. Your accommodation there will be a comfortable boutique hotel. After checking in, the guides will run a short briefing so you will know exactly what to expect in the days to follow.
Then, you will go for a short stroll around the city center and have a dinner in a local Italian restaurant with traditional Mediterranean dishes. The first day will be a relaxing one to help you adjust to the time zone. The transfer time will be one and a half hours.
Day 2: Trieste, Italy – Goriška Brda, Slovenia (approximately 3 hours biking) Vertical gain: 3.200 (ft) / Length: 16.5 Miles / Tour type: AM (all -mountain-enduro)
After breakfast, a short transfer will take you just outside of Trieste. The guides can help set up the bikes. Next, you will pedal your way to the starting point of the 3 Camini Enduro trail. Bike Hike Tours knows how tiresome a day of traveling can be, so they planned the first day of riding on the flowy natural trails that will be perfect to get you ready for the days to come.
Later in the evening, you will move towards Goriška Brda. It is one of the most famous wine regions in Slovenia, known for its exquisite wine and food. You will be staying in one of the many small hotels in the region, overlooking the beautiful countryside. The transfer time will be approximately one and a half hours.
Day 3: Goriška Brda, Slovenia – Grožnjan, Croatia (approximately 4 hours biking) Vertical gain: 3.000 (ft) / Length: 18 Miles / Tour type: AM (all -mountain-enduro)
While the wine region alone could keep you occupied for few days, there is a lot more to see on the trip. You will set your compasses south again. About an hour-and-a-half-long transfer will get you to the small picturesque town in the center of the Croatian Istria. Grožnjan is famous for its network of awesome trails while it also hosts one of the best enduro races in the area. The trails are surrounded by olive and pine trees and will keep you smiling throughout the whole day. The transfer time will be one and a half hours.
Day 4: Grožnjan, Croatia – Ljubljana, Slovenia (approximately 4 hours biking) Vertical gain: 2.500 (ft) / Length: 20 Miles / Tour type: AM (all -mountain-enduro)
After a delicious breakfast, it will be time to head back to Slovenia and visit the world-famous Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. A short transfer and an easy start of the day will be just perfect for regenerating after the first two days in the saddle. You will get to Ljubljana by the early afternoon and have plenty of time to explore the local trails, located just a pedal stroke away from the city center.
The trails are extremely well maintained by the volunteers and you will see mountain bikers of all ages and styles riding them. After riding, you will have some time to explore the city center and visit the best cafeteria in the town. The day’s ride will be rewarded with a tasty dinner in a small restaurant with a great selection of local wines. The transfer time will be two hours.
Day 5: Ljubljana – Kranjska Gora (approximately 4 hours biking) Vertical gain: 6.000 (ft) / Length: 20 Miles / Tour type: AM (all -mountain-enduro)
It is time to head for the mountains! You will leave Ljubljana after breakfast and drive towards Krvavec Ski Resort where the longest flow trail in the country awaits you. You will not have to do any climbing on day five. Instead, the cable car will take care of that! Get Lifted! gondola shuttle: Flow trail is amazing and it takes you from the top gondola station to the bottom of the valley. And then you go back up again and again
After a couple of hours in the bike park, you will have just enough energy to squeeze in a short trip to Lake Bled, a must-see destination when visiting Slovenia. There, you can taste the famous Bled cake or take a refreshing swim before you proceed to Kranjska Gora where you will be accommodated for the next two days. The transfer time will be one and a half hours.
Day 6: Kranjska Gora – Tromeja (approximately 5 hours biking) Vertical gain: 2.788 (ft) / Length: 14.5 Miles / Tour type: AM (all -mountain-enduro)
Day six will be the only time on the trip that you will be staying in the same accommodation for two nights in a row. You will be able to get a better rest and only think about biking. The hotel is perfectly stationed at the base of Tromeja or “tri-border,” a 1,508-meter-high mountain with its top based on three countries, Slovenia, Italy, and Austria. You will ride in all three of them and enjoy the typical natural trails on your way down. Prepare yourself for some spectacular views!
Day 7: Tromeja – Bovec Vertical gain:3.050 (ft) / Length: 16.5 Miles / Tour type: AM (all -mountain-enduro)
Bike Hike Tours has saved the very best for your final day in the saddle. Vršič Pass is the highest mountain pass in Slovenia and its top lays at the elevation of 1,611 meters. Lucky for you, you will drive instead of ride it. After a short stop at the top of the pass, you will continue your way towards Bovec. The road follows the trail of the emerald Soča River, a white-water enthusiasts’ paradise.
You will unload your bikes at the base of Kobariški Stol. One of the most beautiful mountaintop views is a real reward while riding your way to the top. The nicest single track in the area will take you back down to the valley. The World War I has heavily affected the area and your guides will gladly tell you more about it.
Just a quick fact, the single track that, you are going to ride on was built by the soldiers during the World War I. After you get back to the valley, you can spend a couple of hours exploring the area or even do some white-water activities like rafting or canyoning. If you feel energetic enough, ask the guides and they will help accommodate all of your wishes. You will finish with a spectacular dinner to end the amazing trip in style.
Day 8: Departure day back to Italy
If you wish to visit the famous Italian city, Venice, which is known for its labyrinth of canals, bridges, and spectacular architecture, or if you want to take a look of Vienna, Austria, let Bike Hike Tours know at the time of the booking.
Skill level
Beginner
- can cycle for 2-3 hours
- assistance required
- comfortable with curves and leans
- basic experience with unsurfaced roads
- short distance ascents and descents
Intermediate
- can cycle for 3-4 hours
- average riding experience
- little assistance required
- comfortable with extreme curves and leans
- average experience with unsurfaced roads
- steep ascents and descents
Advanced
- can cycle for 5-6 hours
- extensive riding experience
- assistance on demand (if required)
- experienced with riding a variety of bicycles
- comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions
