Cycling from Alps to Adriatic Sea via Friuli Venezia Giulia
ITALY AND SLOVENIA | CYCLING TOUR | FROM ALPS TO ADRIATIC SEA | 2025
Extraordinary Cycling holidays in Italy and Slovenia with riding through typical alpine and adriatic landscapes. Riding bike from Alpine pearl Bled (Slovenia) to Trieste (Italy) at the Adriatic Sea via Triglav National Park with Julian Alps and mysterious Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
Cycling holidays of riding bike from famous Lake Bled to Trieste at the Adriatic Sea via beautiful Triglav National Park with Julian Alps and mysterious Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
In one week from Bled to Trieste at the Adriatic Sea! Exploring around the western part of Slovenia and beautiful Italian Friuli Venezia Giulia region by bike. Experiencing the breathtaking scenery of green alpine valleys, clear meandering rivers and majestic mountain peaks. A cycling tour - suitable for everyone and families - through the natural and historic attractions of the Upper Carniola region and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
Highlights:
- Breathtaking scenery of the East and West side of Julian Alps.
- Enjoy picturesque Lake Bled.
- Discover beautiful Grado and Trieste cities at the Adriatic Sea.
- Stay in small, charming hotels.
- Cycling along Friuli Venezia Giulia region on the Alpe-Adria bike trail (abandoned railway lines).
- Sightseeing of Udine – A lively city.
- Enjoy Lago di Cavazzo.
- Cycling trough alpine Radovna valley - Triglav National Park.
Facts:
- Destination: Italy and Slovenia.
- Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
- Activity: Cycling - Touring
- Style: Touring, bikepacking
- Length: 250 km (55–60 km daily)
- Grade: Easy to Moderate.
- Accommodation: Small hotels and Family run Hotels.
- Date: From April 15th to November 15th.
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Arrival city is Bled, Slovenia.
- End of the tour: Trieste, Italy
- Price self-guided tour: 795,00 €/person (min. 2 bikers in group).
- Price self-guided - family tour: 725,00 €/person (min. 2+2 kids in group).
- Note: This bike tour involves the most beautiful backroads and safe cycling paths in Slovenia and Italy. Just like this!
At LIFE Bike we specialise in designing epic bike tours. We are committed to seeking out the very best in everything for our riders that only the knowledge and experience of our local team can provide. This cycling tour was designed by our team back in 2012. In the following years, we organized the tour and connected it to the Alpe-Adria route.
795,00 €
6 days | 6 Stages
Cycling - Touring
INFORMATION
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Bike skill level: Intermediate
Bike fitness level: Level 2/3 (7 is max)
EXPERIENCE
On this extraordinary tour, the riders discovers five different regions of Slovenia.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
April 15th - November 15th
START / END LOCATION
Bled, Slovenia
Trieste, Italy
FAMOUS LAKE BLED TO TARVISIO
DISCOVERING TRUE ALPINE REGION
A day on the bike. A picturesque and varied stage with open views.
Day 1 | Stage 01
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- Morning introductory meeting in Bled.
- Cycling from famous Lake Bled to Tarvisio via Triglav National Park.
- Accommodation: Small Hotel, Tarvisio (I)
- 57.9 km / C-638 m, D-420 m / 5–6h.
- Asphalt/tarmac 100%
- Interesting points: Lake Bled; Vintgar Gorge; Triglav National Park with Radovna Valley, Slovenian Alpine Museum in Mojstrana; Lake Jasna near Kranjska Gora; Belopeška Lakes ...
FROM TARVISIO TO VEZONE - LAGO DI CAVAZZO
TRUE ADVENTURE CYCLING
A day on the bike. A picturesque stage with open views of the xxxx.
Day 2 | Stage 02
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Cycling from Tarvisio to Lake Cavazzo.
- Accommodation: Small Hotel, Lake Cavazzo
- 65.5 km / C-350 m, D-750 m / 5–6h.
- Asphalt/tarmac 90% | gravel road 10%
- Interesting points: Tarvisio, Monte Lussari, Valbruna village with Julian Alps, Rio Bianco, Ponteba and Dogna towns, Venzone, Lake Cavazzo.
VEZONE - LAGO DI CAVAZZO TO UDINE CYCLING
TRUE FRIULLI RIDE
A day on the bike. A picturesque stage with open views.
Day 3 | Stage 03
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Cycling from Vezone - Lake Cavazzo to Udine.
- Accommodation: Small Hotel, Udine.
- 56 km / C-230 m, D-450 m / 5–6h.
- Asphalt/tarmac 85% | gravel road 15%
- Interesting points: Lake Cavazzo, Gemona del Friuli, Osoppo, Buja, Cassacco with castle, Udine.
UDINE TO GRADO CYCLING
WIDE AREAS ALL THE WAY TO ADRIATIC SEA
A day on the bike. A picturesque stage with open views.
Day 4 | Stage 04
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Cycling from Udine to Grado at the Adriatic Sea.
- Accommodation: Small Hotel, Grado.
- 58-60 km / C-70 m, D-250 m / 5–6h.
- Asphalt/tarmac 80% | gravel road 20%
- Interesting points: Udine, Palmanova, Grado Lagoon, Grado.
GRADO TO TRIESTE CYCLING
WIDE AREAS ALL THE WAY TO ADRIATIC SEA
A day on the bike. A picturesque stage with open views.
Day 4 | Stage 04
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Cycling from Grado to Trieste.
- Optional: train transfer back to Bled or boat to Muggia and further cycling on the Parenzana Trail.
- 65.4 km / C-980 m, D-770 m / 5–6h.
- Asphalt/tarmac - 90%, gravel roads - 10%
- Interesting points: Laguna Grado, Trieste, Miramare Castle; Golfo di Trieste ...
WHY RIDE THE ALPS TO ADRIATIC
- Stunning scenery of the Slovenian and Italian regions.
- Experience extraordinary natural beauty and diversity of the Julian Alps and Friuli Venezia Giulia.
- Beautiful towns of Bled, Kranjska Gora, Udine, Palmanova, Grado ...
- Explore magical Lake Bled.
- Experience Udine, the capital of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
- The best that culinary has to offer.
- Experience the Triglav National Park.
- Culinary enjoyment and pampering in the hills of Collio region.
- Explore beautiful Friuli Venezia Giulia - one of the most beautiful and varied destinations in Italy and Europe. Rich in history, culture and an incalculable natural heritage.
- Ride the best part of the Alpe - Adria Trail.
- Stay in charming accommodations.
- Taste the richness of the Italian local produce on the way.
- Welcoming hosts.
- The best cycling itinerary prepared by us - 24 years of experiences.
MAP
INFORMATION AND PRICE
Included in price:
- Full organization of the tour.
- Introductory briefing in Bled on day 1 - face to face.
- 5 nights in 3-4* hotel accommodation or family run apartments - small hotel.
- Self Guided LIFE Bike Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, all tickets with timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations, transfers, train tickets, ...
- GPS track for all stages/days.
- Navigation pack: navigation APP for phone or tablet with phone holder.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support by communication channel.
- Main luggage storage - depo.
- Train ticket from Trieste back to Bled via Molfacone and Nova Gorica
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Not included in price: Travel to Slovenia (the start point of the tour). / Food and drinks: all food and drinks, except breakfast at accommodations. / Items of personal nature. / Travel Insurance. / Bike rental.
Surcharges:
- High season (June 1st to Sept. 30th): 220€/person
- Single supplement: 580 €
Optional extras:
- *Bike rental: Trek DS and Canyon touring bike: 30€/day/bike
- *Bike rental: E-Touring bike: 45 €/day/bike
- *Bike rental: Trek Checkpoint ALR5 gravel/road bike: 40 €/day/bike
- Bike rental: Bike panniers - classic (2x20L) + front: 40€/bike/tour
- Bike rental: Ortlieb bikepacking bags - full (3-4 bags) / 60€/bike/tour
* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit.
Every company needs a responsible person behind the scenes. Every cycling tour needs a person who knows the destination, who knows more about cycling, who is also a passionate cyclist and dedicated to cycling. Matej, who has been working in cycling for two decades, is there for you and with you on your biking tour. He has excellent knowledge of destinations in Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Italy and elsewhere in the Balkans. He is the creator of the following cycling events: Human Fish Gravel, Bled Bike Festival, Women Ride Together Day, Gravel Epic, No Borders Bikepacking, Trans Balkan, ... and the creator of more than 100 cycling routes, products and programs.
He advises on many destinations regarding cycling content and cooperates with the economic sector in the development of cycling routes, contents, concepts and organization of cycling events. He is here mainly for you, to offer advice, to brief you before the tour and to be, with the rest of Life Bike team, the greatest possible help to you and your fellow travellers on your bike tour. Welcome!
