Slovenia Gravel Epic
SLOVENIA, CROATIA | GRAVEL OR MTB RIDING | 2024
Slovenia is a outdoor adventure mecca and has become a classic gravel riding destination. Every gravel cyclist has high expectations and Slovenia is a great choice. We offer an amazing gravel ride experience to highlight all of the best off-road riding the area has to offer. Slovenia Gravel Epic tour will leave the legs burning and the heart begging for more.
For gravel grinders, Slovenia offers a variety of cycling options in a truly preserved nature, full of surpluses and fascinating locations. In such a small country, with outer boundaries in the shape of a hen, the cyclist can experience a really diverse variety. It is almost impossible for a gravel enthusiast to stay cool, on the contrary, with a wide choice of great gravel trails, experiences and places along the way, it will warm the heart of every cyclist, or even “burn” them with a real adventure.
We have also added the most beautiful gravel part along the famous Parenzana trail, which runs through Croatian Istria.
Facts:
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Activity: Gravel Riding Tour
- Length: 658 km / Elevation: Climb - 12.690 m
- Grade: Moderate to Challenging
- Accommodation: Private accommodations and/or small Hotels ***/****.
- Date: From April 15th to November 15th.
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Arrival city is Lesce/Bled, Slovenia.
- End of the tour: Motovun or Poreč, Croatia.
- Price self guided tour: 995,00 €/person (min. 3 bikers), 1.095,00 €/person (min. 2 bikers)
- Private guided tour: upon request
- Note: This bike tour involves riding through remote and rugged terrains.
Want to do a private guided group? We can organise a private guide group from just 4 bikers with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us.
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 Slovenia Gravel Epic was designed by our team back in 2018. In 2006, we launched the first road cycling touring - across Slovenia and Istria - "Slovenia and Parenzana Cycling Tour".
1.095,00 €
8 Days
Gravel Biking
INFORMATION
Difficulty: Moderate
Bike skill level: Basic/Moderate
Bike fitness level: Level 4/5 (7 is max)
EXPERIENCE
It’s all about exploring the best of Slovenia Gravel Grinding.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
April 15th - November 15th
START / END LOCATION
Lesce, Slovenia
Motovun or Poreč, Croatia
LAKE BLED BIKING DAY
PERFECT WARM UP RIDING DAY
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- Arrive in Slovenia / Lesce/Bled HQ.
- Introductory breafing | Meeting
- Short »warm-up« afternoon Bike tour around Sava Rivers, Radovljica town, lower slopes of Karavanke mountains.
- Overnight in private accommodation or hotel in Bled ***
- Option 1: 35km / C - 380m, D-420m / 1.5–2h
- Option 2: 55km / C - 760m, D-620m / 2h–3h
- Option 3: 105km / C - 1.800m, D-1.650m / 4h–5h
- Gravel roads 75–85%
ORIGINAL GRAVEL EPIC STAGE
GREAT RIDING DAY IN ALPS
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking from Lake Bled to Lake Bohinj via Jelovica mountain and back to Bled via Pokljuka Platoue in Triglav National Park. One of the most beautiful gravel stages in part of Julian Alps.
- An original Stage of the Gravel Epic.
- Overnight in private accommodation or hotel in Bled ***
- 105km / C - 2.350m, D-1.975m / 7–8h
- Gravel roads 80%, Single trails 5%, tarmac 15%.
LAKE BLED TO GREEN CAPITAL RIDING
GRAVEL GRIDING POETRY
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking from Lake Bled to Ljubljana via Gorenjska region, Škofja Loka town and Polhograjski Dolomiti Mountain.
- Overnight in private accommodation or hotel in Ljubljana ***
- 78km / C - 1.750m, D-1.690m / 5–6h
- Gravel roads 80%, single trails 0%, tarmac 20%
LJUBLJANA LOOP
AMAZING RIDE AROUND THE GREEN SLOVENIAN CAPITAL
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking around Ljubljana via Litija, Šentvid pri Stični, Turjak, Rakitna and back to Ljubljana / 5 -6 hours, Loop.
- Overnight in private accommodation or hotel in Ljubljana ***
- 85km / C - 1.680m, D-1.520m / 5–6h
- gravel roads 80%, single trails 5%, tarmac 15%.
LJUBLJANA TO POSTOJNA BIKING
NATURE PARKS AND CERKNICA LAKE RIDING
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- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking from Ljubljana to Postojna via Ljubljansko Barje, Cerknica Lake, Loška Valley, Rakov Škocjan Nature Park, … / 5–6 hours. This part of Slovenia is one of the best for gravel grinder lovers. It is also region where is famous Human Fish Gravel event.
- Overnight Hotel Postojna***
- 95km / C - 1.890m, D-1.720m / 6–7h
- gravel roads 80%, single trails 5%, tarmac 15%.
ORIGINAL HUMAN FISH GRAVEL STAGE
FAMOUS PARKS AND MOUNTAINS GRINDING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning option: Famous Postojna cave visit.
- Human Fish Gravel Biking: Postojna–Snežnik Mountain–Gorski Kotar Mountains, Ilirska Bistrica–Pivka–Postojna / 5–6 hours, loop.
- An original loop of the Human Fish Gravel.
- Overnight: Hotel Postojna***
- Option 1: 87km | C - 1.980m, D-1.940m / 6–7h
- Option 2: 65km | C-1250 / 4–5h
- Gravel roads 80-85%, single trails 5%, tarmac 15%.
POSTOJNA TO PIRAN STAGE
GRAVEL RIDING TO ADRIATIC SEA
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Gravel Biking from Postojna via Predjama, Nanos Mountain,Vipava Valley, Red karst, Lipica, Osp, Koper, … / 5–6 hours.
- Overnight: Hotel Piran****
- 112km / C - 2.180m, D-2.050m / 6–7h
- Gravel roads 80%, single trails 5%, tarmac 15%.
PIRAN TO MOTOVUN
THE BEST OF FAMOUS PARENZANA TRAIL RIDING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Riding famous Parenzana Trail from Piran to Motovun / The best part of Famous Parenzana trail.
- Afternoon private transfer back to Ljubljana Airport, Ljubljana or Bled.
- 61.5km / C - 488m, D-345m / 4–5h
- Gravel roads 90%, single trails 0%, tarmac 10%.
WHY RIDE THE GRAVEL EPIC TOUR?
- Stunning mountain scenery.
- Unique gravel grinding roads in Triglav National Park and Julian Alps.
- Explore amazing Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled.
- Enjoy Ljubljana - "Green capital" of Slovenia.
- Epic gravel biking roads around Cerknica Lake and Mt. Snežnik - Green Karst region!
- Beautiful Karst region with Postojna and Škocjan Caves (UNESCO)
- Coastal Piran town – Pearl of Adriatic Sea.
- Ride the best gravel part of famous Parenzana trail in Croatian Istria.
- The valleys of Notranjska region: an incredible landscaped patrimony.
- Taste the richness of the Slovenian culinary.
- Only the best cycling itinerary prepared by us - 24 years of experiences in Slovenia.
SLOVENIA GRAVEL EPIC MAP
PRICE INCLUDES
- Full organization of the biking tour.
- Introductory briefing in Bled on day 1 (morning or afternoon) - face to face.
- Self Guided LIFE Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, timetables and details with all vouchers for accommodations, private transfers, ...
- Gps routes/tracks (all stages).
- APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) and phone holder.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app - additional customer support.
- Luggage transfers between accommodations; according to the itinerary.
- 7 nights in 3*/4* hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- Return transfer from Motovun/Poreč to Ljubljana or Bled.
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Not included in the price: Travel to Slovenia (the start and end point of the tour). / Food and drinks: all food and drinks, except breakfast. / Items of personal nature. / Travel Insurance. / Bike & bike equipment.
Surcharges:
- High season (June 15th to Sept. 15th): 190 €/person
- Single supplement: 480 €
Optional extras:
- * Bike rental: Trek Checkpoint ALR5: 40 €/day/bike
- * Bike rental: Trek Checkpoint SL 5: 50 €/day/bike
- Rental Ortlieb waterproof frame pack, seat pack, handlebar pack, gravel bags for luggage: 10 €/day/bike
- Garmin GPS device rental: 50 €/device
* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, simple rain cover jackets, 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, ... 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!
