Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia
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Slovenia

€1,390.00

It’s time to discover Slovenia by bike – mountain passes, winding roads, lakes and some of the most beautiful Alpine valleys in Europe.
Slovenia’s greatest advantage is its compact size – spectacular mountains, turquoise rivers,
lakes and green valleys are all remarkably close to one another, making
every day on the bike an adventure.

6–13 June 2027
8 days / 7 nights
Direct flights Riga – Ljubljana – Riga
5 full cycling days in the Slovenian mountains
70–90 km per day
Small group of 8 travellers
One rest day in the Soča Valley
Bled, Bohinj, Triglav, Vršič Pass and the Soča Valley

Over the course of a week, we will ride a loop through Slovenia’s most mountainous and scenic regions.
We will discover Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, Triglav National Park and the Soča Valley,
while one of the biggest challenges of the trip will be the legendary
Vršič Pass at 1,611 m above sea level.

The Big Mountain Day – Vršič Pass
From Kranjska Gora, we will climb to the
1,611 m Vršič Pass –
one of Slovenia’s most legendary cycling roads.
After the switchbacks and spectacular mountain panoramas, a long descent will take us into the
Soča Valley, following one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe.

This is not a trip for easy kilometres – but it will be filled with moments
you will remember long after returning home.

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Description

How do Velomens cycling tours work?

If this will be your first Velomens cycling tour, I recommend reading a short overview about how the trips work, how we carry our belongings and what everyday life on the bike looks like.

How difficult will it be?
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
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3 / 5

This trip is designed for riders who enjoy and are able to ride in the mountains.
Daily distances will not be huge – mostly around 70–90 km,
but you should expect climbing on almost every cycling day.

There will be five full cycling days, with one rest day planned in the middle of the trip.
We will ride mainly on smaller paved roads and mountain passes.

On the most impressive day of the trip, we will cross
Vršič Pass at 1,611 m above sea level.
If you enjoy long climbs, switchbacks and beautiful descents, this trip will be a great fit.


The planned total cycling distance is approximately 400 km. On some days, the route can be shortened or extended considerably depending on your preference.

What should I pack and who carries it?

This is a point-to-point trip where we will move from one accommodation to the next,
so we will carry all necessary belongings ourselves.
A small 7–14 litre bike bag will be enough.

You only need to bring the essentials – we will stay in hotels and apartments,
and along the way there will regularly be towns and villages where we can eat and restock.


See how little you actually need to bring on a cycling tour

Weather

Early June is a great time for a cycling tour in Slovenia.
Nature is already lush and green, the days are long and temperatures in the lower valleys are usually pleasantly warm.

During the day we can expect approximately +20 to +27 °C,
while it will be cooler higher in the mountains.
The intense summer heat will not yet have started, making conditions for long mountain rides
much more pleasant than in midsummer.

Weather in the mountains can change quickly, so clothing for cooler and rainy conditions will also be necessary.

What kind of roads will we ride?

We will ride on incredibly scenic paved roads,
prioritising smaller roads with as little traffic as possible.

The routes will include everything that makes Slovenia worth exploring by bike –
mountain passes and switchbacks, roads along lakes and rivers,
green valleys and long descents.

Most of the route will be on asphalt, but there will also be some short gravel and cycle-path sections,
so a gravel bike will be the most suitable choice for this trip.

Trip itinerary

6 June
Riga – Ljubljana
10:00 meet at Riga Airport.
11:45–13:00 direct flight Riga – Ljubljana
15 km transfer to the apartments where we will spend the first and last night,
leave our bike boxes and prepare the bikes for the trip.
In the afternoon, we will go for a short ride to explore the surrounding area.
Overnight in Kranj

7 June
Bohinj
We will begin our cycling journey in the mountainous north-western part of Slovenia.
The main highlight of the day will be the famous Lake Bled,
with its small island and church in the middle of the lake.
From Bled we will continue towards Bohinj.
Between Bled and Bohinj there is an almost 28 km cycling route,
much of it separated from road traffic and following the Sava Bohinjka River,
through forests and mountain scenery.
We will finish the day at Lake Bohinj – Slovenia’s largest natural lake,
where we will also stay overnight.
Cycling approx. 75 km
Overnight in apartments near Lake Bohinj

8 June
Kranjska Gora
From Lake Bohinj we will head deeper into the mountains.
The route will take us through the Pokljuka Plateau,
located at around 1,200–1,500 m above sea level and covered with extensive spruce forests and alpine pastures.
Already on our second cycling day, we will face a proper climb,
followed by a beautiful descent and a ride towards
Kranjska Gora – one of Slovenia’s best-known mountain resorts.
Cycling approx. 75 km
Overnight in Kranjska Gora

9 June
Bovec
The Big Mountain Day
This will be one of the most impressive days of the entire trip.
From Kranjska Gora, we will immediately begin climbing towards the legendary
Vršič Pass – 1,611 m above sea level.
The road to the pass is one of Slovenia’s classic cycling climbs, with countless switchbacks.
From Vršič, a long descent will take us through the Trenta Valley,
where we will begin following one of Slovenia’s most beautiful rivers –
the incredibly turquoise-green Soča River.
The basic route to Bovec is approximately 45 km.
For those who feel one big mountain is not enough,
we can extend the day with another climb.
The aim is to offer the option of a true mountain day of up to 80–90 km.
Cycling 45–90 km
Vršič 1,611 m
Overnight in Bovec – we will stay here for two nights

10 June
Bovec
Free-choice day
After the mountains of the previous day, we will have a well-deserved rest day
in the heart of the Soča Valley.
Everyone can choose how to spend the day – relax in Bovec,
go for a short hike, ride a short cycling loop
or enjoy one of the many outdoor activities available in the area.
If the words “rest day” do not go well with doing nothing,
there are plenty of mountain roads around Bovec
to turn this day into yet another cycling adventure.
Overnight in Bovec

11 June
Idrija
We will leave Bovec and continue down the Soča Valley.
We will ride through Kobarid and Tolmin,
where the high mountains gradually give way to greener and calmer valleys.
This will be one of the most varied days in terms of scenery –
from Bovec’s mountain panoramas and the emerald-green Soča River
to small villages and winding Slovenian country roads.
We will then follow the Idrijca River and finish the day in Idrija.
Historically, the town is famous for its mercury mining,
which was once among the most important in Europe.
Cycling approx. 75 km
Overnight in Idrija

12 June
Kranj
On our final cycling day, we will leave Idrija and once again cross the mountains
in the direction of Ljubljana Airport.
We will try to route the ride through Škofja Loka –
a town more than a thousand years old, with a well-preserved medieval old town,
a castle and narrow historic streets.
From Škofja Loka, we will continue the final kilometres through quieter countryside to
Kranj, completing our five-day cycling loop through Slovenia.
Cycling up to 80 km
Overnight in Kranj

13 June
Ljubljana – Riga
We prepare the bikes for the flight and at 11:30 leave for the airport.
13:45–17:00 direct airBaltic flight to Riga

Accommodation

We will spend every night in comfortable accommodation with all essential amenities.
Most stays will be in hotels and apartments of approximately 3–4★ standard,
selected based on both guest reviews and location.

We will stay 2–3 people per room.

Bed linen and towels will be provided, and there will be a secure place to store the bikes.

Food

Breakfast and dinner will usually be in restaurants or cafés close to our accommodation.
During the day – stops for coffee, cake, ice cream and refuelling.

Cycling group

We will travel in a small group of 8 cyclists.
The trip will be led by Krišjānis Ratiniks,
who has previously ridden part of the planned route in Slovenia.

Required gear and equipment
  • gravel or touring bike;
  • helmet;
  • cycling clothing;
  • light everyday clothing;
  • small 7–14 litre bike bag;
  • a full recommended equipment list will be sent before the trip.

TRIP PRICE
1390 EUR
Reservation deposit: 340 EUR   |  
Remaining balance: 1050 EUR by 01.05.2027.

Included in the price
  • Return direct flights Riga – Ljubljana – Riga;
  • bicycle transport on the aircraft up to 25 kg;
  • 23 kg checked baggage;
  • 8 kg cabin baggage;
  • all accommodation during the trip;
  • planned routes for each day and GPX files;
  • assistance and advice in case of technical problems;
  • trip organisation and guiding;
  • photos shared during the trip.
Not included in the price
  • meals;
  • travel insurance.

Payment
RESERVATION DEPOSIT
340 EUR
BY 01.05.2027.
1050 EUR

Insurance

I recommend purchasing travel insurance from Swedbank or another trusted insurance company
immediately after booking the trip,
to protect yourself from unexpected expenses both if you are unable to travel
and in situations that may arise during the trip.

Questions?
Email: krisjanis@velomens.lv
Phone: +371 28-37-33-29

Tour operator database registration No. T-2023-36

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