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Cycle scenic trails through the majestic mountains of Slovenia, Austria, and Italy
See the picturesque city of Lake Bled and ride to Slovenia’s premier mountain resort town, Kranjska Gora.
Cycle quiet back roads and bike paths between the charming alpine towns of the Austrian Dolomites.
Ride through the rolling hills of the Italian wine region of Friuli Venezia Giulia on your way to the Adriatic Coast.
Visit the historic canal cities of Italy with stops in Treviso and Venice.
Visit three beautiful countries on one amazing bike adventure! The Alps to Adriatic Cycling Holiday focuses on scenic routes that cover long distances without being overly difficult so you can focus on the pristine nature that surrounds you.
Your ride starts in the fairytale town of Lake Bled and continually wows you with breathtaking scenery as you head through the mountains into Austria. Discover the charming alpine towns and serene lakes along your route through the Dolomites to Italy. You’ll ride into the fertile Friuli Venezia Giulia region, where sprawling vineyards cover the rolling green hills. The grand finale to your cycling adventure will be visits to the Italian canal cities of Treviso and Venice. This tour features three amazing countries full of stunning scenery, history, and culture to ensure a cycling holiday you’ll never forget!
Visit three beautiful countries on one amazing bike adventure! The Alps to Adriatic Cycling Holiday focuses on scenic routes that cover long distances without being overly difficult so you can focus on the pristine nature that surrounds you.
Your ride starts in the fairytale town of Lake Bled and continually wows you with breathtaking scenery as you head through the mountains into Austria. Discover the charming alpine towns and serene lakes along your route through the Dolomites to Italy. You’ll ride into the fertile Friuli Venezia Giulia region, where sprawling vineyards cover the rolling green hills. The grand finale to your cycling adventure will be visits to the Italian canal cities of Treviso and Venice. This tour features three amazing countries full of stunning scenery, history, and culture to ensure a cycling holiday you’ll never forget!
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Alps to Adriatic Cycling Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 Your Adventure Starts in Ljubljana
Your tour starts with an orientation meeting in Ljubljana. When you’re ready, you’ll start your ride from the center of the city towards Bled. When you arrive at Lake Bled, expect this beautiful lake town to take your breath away.
Take an evening stroll along the lakeshore to enjoy the view of the picturesque island on the tranquil lake.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bled
Distance: 5-6 hours, 65km
Meals: None
Day 2 Valley Ride to Kranjska Gora
Enjoy the morning in Bled, and then start your journey into the mountains. Cycle through the Radovna Valley and enjoy the stunning mountain views on your way to Kranjska Gora, a lively alpine town at the foot of the Alps.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Kranjska Gora
Distance: 3-4 hours, 50km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Cycling Towards the Carnic Alps
Today you’ll be riding the quiet roads into Italy. Your route will take you to the pretty hilltop community of Tarvisio. You’ll be riding through lush rolling hills with the rocky Carnic Alps rising in the distance. What a welcome to this gorgeous country!
Tonight you’ll be staying in the historic town of Hermagor nestled in the valley surrounded by majestic mountains.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hemargor
Distance: 4-6 hours, 57km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Ride Through the Mountains of Austria
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll start another amazing day of riding through the mountains. You’ll be pedalling along the rolling hills of Austria while breathing the fresh mountain air.
Cycle to Obertilliach where you’ll spend the night in this quintessential Tyrolean town surrounded by the peaks of the Dolomites and the Carnic Alps.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Obertilliach
Distance: 6-7 hours, 68km
Meals: None
Day 5 Cycling in the Italian Alps
You’ll spend today riding through the beautiful mountains of Tyrol. Cross the Italian border and ride to the mountain town of Toblach, taking some time to enjoy the views of the spectacular peaks that surround the town.
Your day ends in scenic Cortina D’Ampezzo, a ski resort town nestled in the heart Italian Alps.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cortina D’Ampezzo
Distance: 5-6 hours, 67km
Meals: None
Day 6 Bike Paths to Lago di Santa Croce
You have a long distance to cycle today, but it’s on nice, mostly downhill bike paths so you can focus on taking in the views! Your path will lead you to the spectacular alpine lake of Lago di Santa Croce. You’ll spend the night on its shores in Farra D’Alpago so you can admire the reflection of the mountains on the lake’s glassy surface.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Farra D’Alpago
Distance: 6-7 hours, 82km
Meals: None
Day 7 Ride to Historic Treviso
After breakfast, you’ll grab your bike and start the ride to Treviso. The route you’ll take is on the quiet back roads through the countryside with only a few short climbs.
When you arrive in Treviso you’ll want to spend some time exploring this medieval city with canals and architecture similar to Venice but without the crowds!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Treviso
Distance: 6-7 hours, 88km
Meals: None
Day 8 Journey to Venice
Enjoy a morning coffee in a charming local café before you begin the final stage of your cycling adventures. Ride through the rolling hills covered in sprawling vineyards as you make your way to Venice. You’ll have the afternoon to explore the famous canals of Venice, and will find your accommodations in nearby Mestre.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mestre (Venice)
Distance: 4-5 hours, 48km
Meals: None
Day 9 Tour Concludes in Venice
Your tour officially ends in Venice after breakfast. If you’re not ready to say goodbye to Italy you can arrange additional nights in Venice.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: None
2024 Departures The departures are available daily, from May 15th to October 15th.
- Single room: from EUR1675*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR1295*
Accommodation on the Alps to Adriatic Cycling Holiday
This tour is based in hotels. You’ll enjoy the comforts of a small 3-star hotel in the beautiful towns along your bike route. You can choose to upgrade to 4-star accommodations at the time of booking.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Alps to Adriatic Cycling Holiday?
Meals
8 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 8 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour in Ljubljana and after the tour in Mestre or Venice are not included but can be added as a supplement. You can upgrade your hotel to 4-star accommodations for the duration of the tour for an extra charge.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport between the airport and the first and final hotel is not included. Your main luggage will be transported between Ljubljana and Venice, but you’ll be carrying the gear you need for your trip on your bike. If you prefer to have your luggage transported between each of the hotels you can add this service for an extra charge.
Also Included
- Introductory meeting in Ljubljana Day 1
- Self-guiding booklet with detailed itinerary, route guide, accommodation vouchers, and transfer vouchers
- Maps with marked routes
- GPS routes/ tracks
- Bike rental (Trek Hybrid with 2 side panniers, helmet, lock, pump, spare tire tube, and repair kit)
- Partial luggage transport from Ljubljana to Venice
- 24/7 support services
- Tourist tax and VAT
Not included
- Flights
- Guide services
- Visas if required
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfers
- Personal Expenses
- Park entrance fees
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Upgrade to E-bike rental
- Luggage transfer between each hotel throughout the tour
- Optional activities or excursions
- How hard is the Alps to Adriatic Cycling Holiday?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Slovenia, Austria, or Italy?
- Are meals included on the Alps to Adriatic Cycling Holiday?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Ljubljana to start this tour?
- Is the Alps to Adriatic Cycling Holiday guided?
- Where does the Alps to Adriatic Cycling Holiday end?
- Are bike rentals included?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Slovenia, Austria, Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Slovenia, Austria, Italy?
- When is the best time to travel to Slovenia for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 3/5. The rides on this tour are moderately difficult. The paths themselves are on comfortable cycling routes or quiet roads and are generally easy with short climbs. However, some days are long and are up to 80km in length. You should be reasonably fit and have some cycling experience to get the most out of this tour.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your Travel Insurance.
Fly into Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU). Airport transfers to the meeting point in Ljubljana are not included.
No. You will be provided with all necessary information to complete your self-guided tour. Self-guided tours offer great flexibility in your day-to-day pace, but you should be comfortable with a bit more independence than you’d have on a guided tour.
This tour ends in Venice. You can fly out of the Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Take a bus, taxi, or book a private transfer from your hotel in Mestre.
No, but you can rent a bike during the booking process.
Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a bike suitable for the demands of the tour.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Europe for this tour is between June and September when the weather is warm and pleasant.
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