Slovenia Mountain Biking Holiday
SLOVENIA | MOUNTAIN BIKING | E-BIKE | GUIDED | 2025
8 days mountain biking holidays in Slovenia with riding around the Julian Alps, beautiful Soča valley, famous Karst and Adriatic region. Riding in Slovenian west part is an unforgettable and pristine adventure. At each kilometre on bikes, it is possible to experience something special and unexpected. You will ride in the heart of the sunny side of the Alps and with a touch of the Mediterranean.
Slovenia, and in particular the west part has some of the best mountain biking trails that can be experienced in Europe. It's paradise of endless single track descending. It is almost a little mysterious when the word touches mountain biking and trails.
This is an extraordinary mountain bikinng journey through the western part of Slovenia. From the heart of the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park, through the unforgettable and unique Soča River Valley, the famous red Karst region with the largest system of karst caves in Europe, to the Adriatic Sea.
The feeling, when one is riding a bike down a narrow, winding trail to the valley is indescribable. The emotions, when one is surrounded by pristine nature of Slovenian mountains, Carst or Adriatic are unforgettable. All this and more is mountain biking on numerous trails, remote lanes and forest tracks in the Slovenian green nature, which offers, an abundance of primal biking explorations.
FACTS:
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Location: Slovenia.
- Activity: Mountain Biking Holiday / e-MTB
- Grade: Moderate.
- Accommodation: Small Hotels ***/****, B&B
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Bled.
- End of the tour: Piran.
- Price: 1.795,00 €/person (min. 6 people in group)
- Dates in 2025: June 21st –June 28th
- This mountain biking holidays involves riding through remote and rugged terrains. With support by local licensed guides. Riding in Slovenia can be extremely dynamic, depending on the weather, conditions, ... Our guides are very experienced and ensure the best cycling experience - for everyone in the group.
Please note: At LIFE Bike we specialise in designing epic bike tours and holidays. We are committed to seeking out the very best in everything for our guests that only the knowledge and experience of our local team can provide. This epic Slovenia Mountain biking holidays is designed by our great team members and passionated bikers.
Incredible biking experience. Once in a lifetime!
1.795,00 €
8 Days
Mountain Bike
INFORMATION
Difficulty: Moderate.
Bike skill level: Intermediate+/Intermediate++
Bike fitness level: Level 5 (7 is max)
EXPERIENCE
Biking on numerous trails, remote lanes and forest tracks from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea.
WHEN TO GO / DATE
June 21st - June 28th, 2025
START / END LOCATION
Bled, Slovenia
Piran, Slovenia
LAKE BLED BIKING DAY
PERFECT RIDING AROUND FAMOUS AREAS
- Team briefing / Meeting at Bled.
- Short »warm-up« afternoon mountain biking tour to the Jelovica plateau and well-known Vintgar Gorge ... (2–3 hours).
- Overnight in Hotel***, Bled.
- Single trails 20%, gravel road 40%, tarmac 40%.
POKLJUKA MEADOWS AND SORIŠKA MOUNTAIN
BIKING DAY
IN THE HEART OF THE JULIAN ALPS
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer to Pokljuka Plateau (Triglav National Park).
- Bike tour I: Morning biking around Pokljuka and downhill ride to Bohinj Lake / 2–3 hours.
- Transfer to the vicinity of Soriška Planina.
- Bike tour II: Afternoon biking from Soriška Planina to Podbrdo 1.5–2 hours.
- Famous train ride from Podbrdo back to Bled.
- Overnight in a Hotel***/****, Bled.
- Single trails 40%, gravel roads 50%, tarmac 10%.
KARAVANKE MOUNTAINS BIKING DAY
RIDING THROUGH THE HIGH MOUNTAIN PLATEAU
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer to the Tržič - "Heart of Karavanke mountains"
- Bike tour I: Mountain biking to Šija pastures and riding on trails to Tržič / 3,5-4,5 hours.
- Bike tour II: Afternoon biking from Zabreška mountain under Mt Stol (1,5-2 hours).
- Overnight in Hotel***, Bled.
- Single trails 60%, gravel road 30%, tarmac 10%.
THREE BORDERS AND MT MANGART BIKING DAY
A DAY OF DIFFERENT STORIES THAT UNITE PEOPLE
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer to Kranjska Gora.
- Bike tour I: Three Borders mountain biking / 2–2.5 hours.
- Transfer to Mangart Mountain Pass.
- Bike tour II: Afternoon biking tour from Mangart pastures to Bovec via Log pod Mangartom / 2,5–3 hours.
- Overnight in a Hotel***, Bovec.
- Single trails 50%, gravel road 30%, tarmac 20%.
ABOVE SOCA VALLEY BIKING DAY
EPIC KOBARIŠKI STOL RIDING
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Bike tour: Morning biking from Bovec via Soča Trail to Kobariški stol and downhill on trails to Kobarid / 4–5,5 hours.
- Free afternoon: Time for river rafting, canyoning, chill-out time by the Soča river ...
- Overnight Hotel***, Kobarid.
- Single trails 40%, gravel road 30%, tarmac 30%.
MT. MATAJUR BIKING DAY
OUTSTANDING RIDING DAY ON GREAT TRAILS
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning transfer to Livek village.
- Bike tour: Biking from Livek to Matajur / 4,5–5,5 hours.
- Free Afternoon: Time for river rafting, canyoning, chill-out time by the Soča river ...
- Overnight Hotel***, Sabotin.
- Single trails 40%, gravel road 30%, tarmac 30%.
ABOVE AMAZING VIPAVA VALLEY RIDING DAY
UNFORGETTABLE LANDSCAPE, UNFORGETTABLE FEELINGS
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Morning transfer to Ajdovščina.
- Bike tour: Cycling on single tracks above the beautiful Vipava Valley. Visiting a local farm and tasting traditional Karst cuisine.
- Single trails 60%, gravel road 20%, tarmac 20%.
- Optional: Afternoon visit to the Škocjan Caves (Unesco).
- Overnight: hotel in Sežana/Lipica.
DESCENT TO THE ADRIATIC SEA
FROM EXCEPTIONAL BEAUTY TO THE SMELL OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer to Socerb Castle - With a view of the magnificent Gulf of Trieste and the Adriatic Sea.
- Bike tour: Morning biking from Socerb to Osp and around Mačkolje / 3,5–4 hours.
- Option: Riding to Muggia or Koper along the famous Parenzana route.
- Single trails 70%, gravel road 20%, tarmac 10%.
- Departure.
WHY JOIN THIS MOUNTAIN BIKE HOLIDAY
- Breathtaking scenery of the Slovenian Alps
- Unique single trails and gravel biking roads in Triglav National Park.
- Joining the most experienced local biking guides.
- Enjoy riding on rideable trails and gravel roads in the west part of Slovenia.
- Discovering the unique Karst landscape - Numerous famous caves and excellent cuisine.
- A journey from the Alps through the Soča Valley, across the red Karst, to the Mediterranean (Adriatic Sea).
- Great riding and exploring everything you love about the real outdoor biking journey.
- Stay in charming local family run hotel and small accommodations.
- Enjoy rich gourmet region with traditional flavours.
- Welcoming hosts and expert mountain biking guides. Company of the best local guides, with experience of international groups, leading for the biggest cycling agencies in the world.
- Only the best biking itinerary prepared by us - 24 years of experiences in Slovenia and west Balkan region.
SLOVENIA MOUNTAIN BIKING HOLIDAY
PRICE INCLUDES - GUIDED TOUR
Included in the price:
- Full organisation of the tour. Introductory briefing - meeting on day 1 with a welcome drink.
- Welcome goodie bag.
- 8-day guided tour by professional and licensed local mountain biking guides.
- 7 nights in 3/4* accommodation, with breakfast.
- All transfers according to the itinerary - support vehicle.
- Luggage and bike transfer between accommodations.
- All group safety equipment
- 24/7 main office support.
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Not included in the price: Travel to Slovenia (the start point of the tour). / Food and drinks: all food and drinks, except breakfast at the accommodation. / Personal safety and cycling equipment. / Gratuity. / Items of personal nature. / Travel insurance. / Bike rental – we can arrange bike hire for you. /
Optional extras:
- Single room supplement: 290 €
Bike rental:
- Bike rental: Trek Marlin 7 or Canyon Grand Canyon: 30€/day/bike
- Bike rental: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR - fully bike: 50€/day/bike
- Bike rental: E-MTb Trek Powerfly 5: 45€/day/bike
- Bike rental: E-MTb Specialized Turbo Tero 3.0: 45€/day/bike
- Bike rental: E-MTb Fully - Specialized: 60€/day/bike
- Bike rental: Bikepacking seat bag (Ortlieb) or backpack (BD): 50 €/bike
* Bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, 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!
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