SELF GUIDED CYCLING
AROUND JULIAN ALPS
495,00 €/p
Season
May 1st to September 30th
Departure
Morning of day 1
Start / End point
LIFbike Lesce Office
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Group size
1 - 8
Private groups
Yes. The tour is self guided.
Restrictions
Not suitable for children under 12 years and pregnant women.
Highlights
Breathtaking scenery of the Julian Alps / Pure alpine Bohinj Lake and picturesque Lake Bled / Stay in charming pensions run by local people or in small 3* hotels / Picturesque drive across Vršič mountain pass / Cycling through Trenta Valley along the emerald Soča river / Sightseeing of Kozjak waterfall in Kobarid / Cycling near Tolmin and Most na Soči / Sightseeing of Kranjska Gora and Lake Jasna / Enjoy a train ride from Most na Soči to Bohinjska Bistrica
Cycling around the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park
4-day adventurous holiday tour, exploring on two wheels around the western part of Slovenia. Experiencing the breathtaking scenery of green alpine valleys, clear meandering rivers and majestic mountain peaks. One of the most beautiful parts of Slovenia!
Included
- Full organisation of the cycling tour.
- 3 nights in 3*/4* hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- Introductory briefing (day1 – morning) – 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/all days) / with digital maps.
- APP for navigation (login with phone or tablet) with phone holder.
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Transfer across Vršič pass.
- Main luggage depo in HQ Lesce.
- Tourist tax and VAT.
Not Included
- Travel to the start/end point of the trip.
- Bike and equipment rental
- Food and drinks – except breakfast.
- Luggage transfer between towns. You carry all needed in panniers on days 1–4.
- Items of personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
Supplements
Surcharges:
- High season (June 1st to Sept. 30th): 120 €/person
- Single supplement: 280 €
Bike rental:
- *Trek DS touring bike: 25 €/day/bike
- * E-touring bike: 45 €/day/bike
- * Trek Marlin 7: 30€/day/bike
- Bike rental: Bike panniers – classic (2x20L): 40 €/bike
- Ortlieb waterproof handlebar pack, and side bags for luggage: 60 €/tour/bike
* bike rental includes: bike rental with helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, Squirt chain lube and repair kit.
Guided option
- We can organise a private guided group for 4 bikers or more with our experienced and licensed guides. Please, contact us for details.
Itinerary
A FULL EXPERIENCE OF ALPINE NATURE
After morning introductory meeting at our HQ Lesce, where you will receive all needed info, booklet and all gear for your cycling adventure, you will cycle from Bled to Kranjska Gora. Option: Afternoon cycling to Tamar Valley or/and Belopeška Lakes then cycle back to Kranjska Gora.
Itinerary:
- Morning briefing.
- Biking from Lesce to Kranjska Gora.
- Accommodation in a hotel***/****, Kranjska Gora.
- 38 km | +245m | 3–4 hours
- Tarmac 100%
A TRUE ALPINE CYCLING STAGE
After breakfast a private transfer to Trenta Valley will take you across Slovenia’s highest mountain pass Vršič (1611 m). You will stop on top of the mountain pass where you will have the most outstanding views on the Trenta valley. Your cycling will begin at the beginning of the valley. The route will take you on a path alongside the emerald Soča river. You will cycle past the gorges of the river, past town Bovec towards Kobarid (35 kilometres), where you can optionally take a short hike to one of the most beautiful waterfalls Kozjak or you can visit the famous WW2 museum.
Itinerary:
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer via Vršič mountain pass (1611m) – easy stage option.
- Cycling from Kranjska Gora to Kobarid.
- Accommodation in a hotel***/****, Kobarid.
- Short option: 46 km | +330m | 3–4 hours
- Original stage: 66 km | +1147m | 4–5 hours
- Tarmac 100%
FROM THE SOČA VALLEY TO THE ALPINE LAKE
Your cycling will begin after breakfast, when you will continue cycling on a path along the Soča river. You will cycle past villages all the way to Most na Soči town (20 kilometres) where you will take a famous train (45 minutes) to Bohinjska Bistrica. There you will enter beautiful cycling path towards Bohinj Lake passing by scenic villages (15 kilometres).
Itinerary:
- Breakfast in hotel, Kobarid.
- Cycling from Kobarid to Most na Soči (2–3h)
- Scenic train transfer from Most na Soči to Bohinj.
- Cycling from Bohinj to Lake Bohinj (1h).
- Accommodation in a hotel***/****, Bohinj.
- 33 km | +245m | 3–4 hours
- Tarmac 100%
EXTRAORDINARY CYCLING IN TRIGLAV PARK
On the last day you will cycle on a brand new cycling path between Lake Bohinj and Lake Bled (29 kilometres) to Lesce, where your tour will end.
Return of the bikes and all rented gear. Main luggage pick-up.
- Breakfast in hotel.
- Cycling on a cycling path from Lake Bohinj to Lake Bled.
- 29 km | +174 m | 4–5 hour.
- Tarmac 100%.
(cycling path is due to open in May 2025)
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