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The Slovenian Road Retreat
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Sep 4 - 10, 2026
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Girona Velo
$4,900
Deposit: $2,500

About your trip

Slovenia is fast becoming Europe’s premium cycling destination, and for good reason. On quiet roads, you will experience an abundance of epic landscapes that are unlike any others found in most popular cycling destinations. Through beautiful undulating terrain on rolling hill climbs, you will explore this very diverse region - offering the rider a multitude of vistas. From Alpine summits, emerald rivers & lakes, dense forests - through the Soca Valley, the wine regions of the west bordering Italy to conquering the mountains of the Julian Alps - Slovenia has it all. It’s no surprise that the likes of Tadej pogačar and Primož Roglič have excelled in cycling - who wouldn’t be inspired to ride this wonderful terrain. 

What's included

Accomodation

7 Night's Luxury Hotel

Food & Drink

All breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners

Road Snacks

Energy Drinks, Snacks & Recovery Shakes

Laundry

Alternate Day Bike Kit Laundry

Airport Transfer

Pick up and drop off

Girona Velo Jersey

Complementary Jersey

What's not included

Single Room Occupancy

Additional cost 550

High End Bike rental

Additional cost 650

Arrival day- September 4

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Arrival Day - Ljubljana 50km/750m

Welcome the majestic city of Ljubljana!!

You will be collected from the airport and chauffeured to our beautiful hotel in the heart of Ljubljana. Once you have unpacked and unwound - we invite you to stretch your legs on a local coffee ride.

Tonight - we will dine at a local restaurant, and enjoy a typical Slovenian dinner to welcome you to Ljubljana.

Day 1 - September 5

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Logar Valley - 100KM/1500m (approx)

After a hearty Slovenian breakfast, we begin out journey heading north and up into the idyllic cycling paradise that is the Logar valley. We snake our way through alpine valleys and among the Solcava mountains that surround you. The virtually traffic free roads make for a perfect challenging start to this Slovenian adventure. We will spend the night in the heart of the Logar valley in a family run boutique hotel.

Day 2 - September 6

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Logar Valley - Lake Bled 100km/2400m (approx)

Our journey continues west, heading towards the crystal clear waters of Lake Bled nestled in the magnificent Julian alps. Today you will not tire of riding g through these picturesque Alpine landscapes. A challenging day for sure, but maybe one of the best and most beautiful days on two wheels,

Once we reach Lake Bled and check in to our luxury Alpine hotel - its time for an ice cold beer before dinner lakeside.

Day 3 - September 7

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Lake Bled - 75km / 1200m (approx)

This beautiful corner of Slovenia is too beautiful to only stay 1 night. We will base ourselves lakeside among these Alpine landscapes for one more night and enjoy a local’s favourite. We leave from our hotel and tackle some punchy summits with views down the valley and back to Lake Bled. Our final night lakeside - for dinner and drinks.

Day 4 - September 8

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Lake Bled - Bovec 90km / 1800m (approx)

Our destination today is the mountain town of Bovec - reached by traversing the spectacular mountain valleys, rich fertile forests and timeless Apline villages. Today It’s time to tackle one of Slovenia’s legendary climbs - Vrsic pass. !2 KM in length with over 50 hairpins and an average gradient of 7%. It’s a tough climb but the views will distract you from those tired legs and racing heart.

We finally reach Bovec and the Soca valley. Now it’s time to relax in our country hotel in the lovely Alpine town of Bovec.

Day 5 - September 9

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Bovec - Mangart Saddle Mountain 70km / 2400m

Another beauty spot that we must spend an extra day in. We base ourselves in Bovec for a local loop that takes us up to Mangart saddle mountain. With nearly 11km to the summit, an average gradient of 9% and 100m of 19% - you’ll be challenged for sure. The mountain rises at a maximum altitude of 2,679m from which you will experience epic 360 views and a glimpse of Fusine lake below.

We descend for one last night in Bovec.

Day 6 - September 10

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Departure Day - Transfer Ljubljana

Today you can choose from enjoying a leisurely breakfast before our transfer back to Ljubljana or a quick leg stretch on a local coffee ride. Either way - today is a day for farewells and a suitcase full of wonderful memories.

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1. Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana, Slovenia

About your organizer

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Girona Velo
An experience that goes beyond cycling - an authentic journey that explores the roads, restaurants, mountains & more. A perfect balance that allows you to push yourself as hard as you choose but also a chance to relax, and soak up the stunning vistas of the regions. For us it’s all in the detail & care - from the moment you are collected at the airport, you will be looked after by us with meticulous care throughout the entire journey - from the daily cleaned and serviced bike, the fully equipped support vehicle & freshly laundered kit.

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