Slovenia fits an astonishing variety into a small country: baroque old towns, glacial valleys, emerald rivers and some of the highest roads in the Eastern Alps. Our guided Slovenia cycling tour rides from Ljubljana into the Julian Alps, crossing the legendary Vršič Pass and finishing above 2,000 m on the Mangart Saddle, with boutique 4★ hotels every night.
Slovenia & Julian Alps at a glance
| Format | Guided, with support vehicle |
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Distance | About 395 km (42–84 km a day) |
| Climbing | Around 8,400 m in total |
| Level | Intermediate to advanced |
| Bike | Road |
| Best season | June, July and August |
| Price | From 2,599 € per person |
Day by day
Day 1 · Ljubljana warm-up
42 km · 600 m
Meet in one of Europe’s greenest capitals, shaped by architect Jože Plečnik. A relaxed spin on rolling countryside roads, then a welcome dinner of contemporary Slovenian cuisine.
Day 2 · Ljubljana to Logarska Dolina
73 km · 1,300 m
North into the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, from lowland meadows to the protected glacial Logar Valley with its limestone walls and traditional farms.
Day 3 · Logarska Dolina to Bled
84 km · 1,700 m
Mountain roads link two iconic alpine regions, arriving at Lake Bled with its island church and clifftop castle.
Day 4 · Lake Bohinj loop
68 km · 1,200 m
A rolling loop to Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park, wilder and quieter than Bled, with crystal-clear water and traditional villages.
Day 5 · Bled to Bovec over the Vršič Pass
77 km · 1,650 m
The cobbled hairpins of the Vršič (1,611 m), built during the First World War, then down into the Soča Valley and its unreal emerald river.
Day 6 · The Mangart Saddle
52 km · 1,800 m
The finale: one of the highest roads in the Eastern Alps, with tunnels carved into the rock and views to Italy. Farewell dinner in Bovec.
Day 7 · Departures
Private transfer back to central Ljubljana at 10 am.
What’s included
- 6 nights in 4★ boutique hotels
- Daily breakfast and lunch, 5 dinners and one drink per person at meals
- Local cycling guides and drivers
- Support vehicle for mechanical assistance
- Daily luggage transfers and departure transfer from Bovec to Ljubljana
- Optional: bike rental, airport transfers and extra nights
When to go and who it is for
June to August, when the high passes are open and the valleys are green. Expect well-surfaced roads, little traffic and long climbs: it suits fit road cyclists who also enjoy good food, culture and comfortable hotels.
Ready to ride?
See full details, dates and prices on the Slovenia & Julian Alps tour page.
Need a bike? Rent a road, gravel or e-bike from our Barcelona shop, or bring your own. Want to change the dates, upgrade hotels or ride it as a private group? Get in touch and we will tailor it for you.
