Nights 1–2
Bled
Rikli Balance Hotel ★★★★ · 500 m
Julian Alps · Slovenia · Dates on request
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Five riding days in the Julian Alps, from Lake Bled to the Soča valley. Pokljuka, Soriška planina, the Vršič twice and Mangart, the highest road in Slovenia.
Activity levelAvid intermediate
BikesBring yours or rent an ENVE Melee
Group sizeUp to 16 riders
Duration7 days · 6 nights
5Riding days
≈590Kilometres
≈13,300Metres climbed
11Big climbs
2,055m · Mangart
Overview
Two bases. The best of the Julian Alps.
Slovenia is one of Europe's best-kept secrets for road cycling: smooth roads, alpine passes and turquoise rivers between the Alps and the Adriatic. We start with two nights at Lake Bled and ride the Pokljuka plateau, then cross the mountains over Soriška planina to Bovec, in the Soča valley, for four nights. From there we ride the Vršič from both sides, the quiet climbs over the Italian border and the Mangart road to 2,055 m.
Most days are 100 to 150 km with 2,000 to 3,200 m of climbing, measured on our own routes. It's not a race: two riding groups, one guide for every eight riders, and the van never far away.
What's included
- Airport transfers from and to Ljubljana or Venice
- 6 nights in two 4★ hotels, with all breakfasts and dinners
- Welcome pack: full Velodrom kit, event T-shirt and a Scicon rain bag
- 5 guided rides in two riding groups
- Support vehicles and mechanical assistance
- Two feed stations on every stage, with picnic lunches
- One staff member for every four riders
- Trip photos and GPX files for every day
Why you'll love it
- The Vršič twice: from Kranjska Gora and from the Soča side
- The Mangart road to 2,055 m, through unlit tunnels, the highest road in Slovenia
- Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and the turquoise Soča
- Quiet border climbs into Italy: Sella Nevea and Matajur
- Local, freshly prepared food at every feed station
- Climb at your own pace, regroup at the top
Nights 3–6
Bovec
Hotel Mangart ★★★★ · 450 m
Itinerary
Day by day
Arrive at Lake Bled, ride five stages and fly home from Ljubljana or Venice on day seven. Routes, distances and climbing come from our own tracks. Select a day to see it on the map.
Route lines follow the real roads. The plane icon marks Ljubljana airport.
Select a day
Vršič twice. Mangart once.The Velodrom way to ride the Julian Alps
Why Velodrom
Not just a route and a hotel
We run our trips the way we like to ride: a van that is never far away, food worth stopping for and people who know these roads. This is what makes a Velodrom trip different.
Good company
Coffee stops, long dinners and people you'll want to ride with again. Most of our riders come back for the next trip.
Your pace, one group
Climb at your own pace. We regroup at set points along the route, and the van is never far away with spares and your extra layers.
Your trip, photographed
A photographer rides with us. You get the full album after the trip: you on the climbs, not just the view.
Feed stations, not gels
The van sets up a real feed stop on every ride: sandwiches, fruit, smoothies, crisps and cold drinks under the Velodrom tent.
Dinner together
Every evening at one table with the group and our guides. Breakfasts and dinners are included at both hotels.
Bikes worth riding
Bring your own or ride an ENVE Melee from our fleet, built and fitted for you before day one.
Hotels
Two four-star bases
Two nights at Lake Bled and four in Bovec. You unpack twice, and your luggage moves between hotels in the van while you ride.
Nights 1–2 · Bled
Rikli Balance Hotel ★★★★
- Above the emerald water of Lake Bled
- Wellness and spa centre with panoramic views, thermal pools and saunas
- Restaurant with local Slovenian produce
- Pokljuka and Bohinj start from the door
Nights 3–6 · Bovec
Hotel Mangart ★★★★
- On the edge of Triglav National Park in the Soča valley
- Mountain views from the rooms
- A favourite base for cyclists and hikers
- The Vršič, Mangart and the Italian border climbs within reach
Equipment
Your bike or one of ours
Bring your own bike, or ride an ENVE Melee from our rental fleet. We build it, fit it and have it waiting at the hotel in Bled.
Trip rentalAero all-rounder
ENVE MeleeSRAM Force AXS · carbon wheels · disc brakes€320 for the whole tripSee detailsBringing your own?No extra cost. Bring it boxed and we'll build it on arrival day. Fit an 11–34 or easier cassette for the Mangart and the steep climbs on the rest day. Rental bikes are limited, so book early.
From our 2026 trip
What you'll see
Getting there
Flights & transfers
Fly into Ljubljana or Venice. Transfers to Bled at the start and back to the airport at the end are included.
| Airport | To Bled | From Bovec |
|---|---|---|
| Ljubljana Jože PučnikLJU · closest airport | ≈35 min | ≈2 h |
| Venice Marco PoloVCE · most international flights | ≈2 h 45 | ≈2 h 15 |
Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.
Our advice for flights
- Arrive on day one by early afternoon so we can build your bike before dinner.
- Fly home on day seven: the transfer leaves Bovec after breakfast.
- Book a flexible fare and send us your flight times.
- Group transfers run at set times from each airport.
Flights are not included in the trip price.
Weather
What to expect
Early summer in the Julian Alps is warm in the valleys and about seven degrees cooler on the Vršič. The Soča valley is one of the wettest corners of the Alps, so afternoon showers are common: always carry a rain jacket, and the van carries your extra layers.
Monthly averages · trip months highlighted
Averages for 2015–2024 from Open-Meteo. Mountain weather changes fast, so check the forecast the week before.
Know before you go
Good to know
What to expect from the riding, and what to pack.
Who it's for
Avid intermediate riders comfortable with back-to-back days of 100–150 km and 2,000–3,200 m. Two riding groups mean everyone climbs at their own pace.
Border crossings
Three stages cross into Italy and back. Carry your ID or passport in your pocket on every ride.
What to bring
Climbing gears (34×32 or easier), a rain jacket, arm warmers and a gilet for the descents, and front and rear lights for the unlit tunnels on the Mangart road.
Groups & dates
Your group, your dates
Bring your own group of 6 to 16 riders and pick a Friday start from June to mid-September. We skip August, when the passes and Lake Bled are at their busiest.
6–11 riders+20% per person
12–15 riders+10% per person
16 ridersSame price as the open trip
See you on the Vršič
Dates on request · Shared double €3,199 · Single room €3,649. Ask for the next departure and hold your place with a €500 deposit.
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Routes from our own Komoot tracks. Distances and climbing are measured on those tracks and confirmed with the final GPX files. Photos from the 2026 Slovenian Job.