Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bled
You'll arrive in Slovenia and head straight to Bled for your team briefing. Once you meet everyone, there's a short warm-up bike ride to get you oriented with the terrain. You'll ride around the Sava Rivers, pass through Radovljica town, and along the lower slopes of the Karavanke mountains so you can start feeling comfortable on the bike right away.
Included Activities
- Introductory briefing and meeting
- Short afternoon warm-up bike tour around Sava Rivers, Radovljica town, and lower slopes of Karavanke mountains
Optional Activities
- Option 1: 35km gravel ride (C-380m, D-420m, 1.5-2h)
- Option 2: 55km gravel ride (C-760m, D-620m, 2-3h)
- Option 3: 105km gravel ride (C-1,800m, D-1,650m, 4-5h)
Landmarks/POIs Sava Rivers Radovljica Karavanke mountains - Day 2
Lake Bled to Lake Bohinj and Pokljuka Plateau
After breakfast, you're tackling one of the best gravel stages in the Julian Alps. The route takes you from Lake Bled to Lake Bohinj, climbing over Jelovica mountain, then you'll head back to Bled through the Pokljuka Plateau while you're in Triglav National Park. This is an original stage of the Gravel Epic, so expect some serious riding.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Gravel biking from Lake Bled to Lake Bohinj via Jelovica mountain
- Gravel biking back to Bled via Pokljuka Plateau in Triglav National Park
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Lake Bohinj Jelovica mountain Pokljuka Plateau Triglav National Park - Day 3
Lake Bled to Ljubljana
You'll cycle from Lake Bled down to Ljubljana after breakfast, heading through the Gorenjska region. The route passes through Škofja Loka town and takes you over Polhograjski Dolomiti Mountain, mixing up the terrain styles as you make your way to the capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Gravel biking from Lake Bled to Ljubljana via Gorenjska region
- Riding through Škofja Loka town
- Gravel biking over Polhograjski Dolomiti Mountain
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Škofja Loka Polhograjski Dolomiti Mountain Gorenjska region - Day 4
Ljubljana Loop
After breakfast, you're doing a loop ride right around Ljubljana. You'll head out through Litija, Šentvid pri Stični, Turjak, and Rakitna before circling back to the city. The terrain shifts throughout the day, so you'll get a nice variety of what the region offers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Gravel biking loop around Ljubljana via Litija, Šentvid pri Stični, Turjak, and Rakitna
Landmarks/POIs Litija Šentvid pri Stični Turjak Rakitna - Day 5
Ljubljana to Postojna
You'll ride from Ljubljana to Postojna after breakfast, working through some of Slovenia's best gravel terrain. The route takes you through Ljubljansko Barje, past Cerknica Lake, through Lošska Valley, and into Rakov Škocjan Nature Park. This area is famous with gravel riders and actually hosts the Human Fish Gravel event.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Gravel biking from Ljubljana to Postojna via Ljubljansko Barje
- Riding past Cerknica Lake and through Lošska Valley
- Gravel biking through Rakov Škocjan Nature Park
Landmarks/POIs Ljubljansko Barje Cerknica Lake Lošska Valley Rakov Škocjan Nature Park - Day 6
Postojna
After breakfast, you have the option to spend the morning visiting the famous Postojna cave. Later, you'll ride the Human Fish Gravel loop from Postojna through Snežnik Mountain and the Gorski Kotar Mountains, passing by Ilirska Bistrica and Pivka before returning to Postojna. This is an original loop of that popular event.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Gravel biking loop from Postojna via Snežnik Mountain, Gorski Kotar Mountains, Ilirska Bistrica, and Pivka
Optional Activities
- Morning visit to famous Postojna Cave
- Option 1: 87km gravel ride (C-1,980m, D-1,940m, 6-7h)
- Option 2: 65km gravel ride (C-1,250m, 4-5h)
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Cave Snežnik Mountain Gorski Kotar Mountains Ilirska Bistrica Pivka - Day 7
Postojna to Piran
You'll head out from Postojna after breakfast through some really diverse landscapes. The route goes over Nanos Mountain, through the Vipava Valley with its distinctive red karst formations, then past Lipica. From there, you'll ride along the Slovenian coast through Trieste, Osp, and Koper, finishing the day in the coastal town of Piran.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Gravel biking from Postojna to Piran via Predjama
- Riding through Nanos Mountain
- Gravel biking through Vipava Valley and red karst region
- Riding through Lipica, Trieste, Osp, and Koper to reach Piran
Landmarks/POIs Predjama Nanos Mountain Vipava Valley Lipica Trieste Osp Koper Piran - Day 8
Parenzana Trail and Departure
After breakfast, you're riding the famous Parenzana Trail from Piran to Motovun, covering the best section of this popular route. In the afternoon, a private transfer will take you back to Ljubljana Airport, Ljubljana, or Bled, wrapping up your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Gravel biking on famous Parenzana Trail from Piran to Motovun
Landmarks/POIs Piran Parenzana Trail Motovun
