31 August – 6 September 2027
Deposit €299
To stay for a shorter or longer amount of time, please contact us
A spectacular road cycling holiday through Slovenia, taking in some of the country’s most beautiful roads and landscapes.
Starting and finishing in Nova Gorica, this six-day journey climbs through the Julian Alps, skirts the turquoise waters of the Soča River, passes the iconic Lake Bled, and tackles the legendary Vršič Pass — one of the most scenic climbs in Europe.
Beyond the riding, expect charming medieval towns, incredible hilltop churches, alpine scenery, and warm Slovenian hospitality along the way.
This trip is designed for cyclists who want a genuine road cycling challenge combined with some of the most breathtaking scenery the Alps have to offer — a true bucket-list adventure for anyone who loves this sport.
START & FINISH LOCATION: Nova Goricia
DAYS RIDING: 5 days
TOTAL DISTANCE: 440km
TOTAL ELEVATION: +6600 mt
GROUP SIZE:: 10/15 max (2 groups on the road)
LEVEL: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
LONGEST DAY: Day 4, 107 km | +1900 m
Airport transfers
Welcome to Slovenia! After a good dinner in Italy, we arrive at the hotel and check in. It’s an early night tonight, resting up and getting ready for the first day of cycling tomorrow.
Hotel: Klanjšček Wine & Stay *** – Nova Gorica
Leaving Postojna, the route heads north through classic Slovenian landscapes — rolling hills, dense forest, and glimpses of the Alps beginning to rise on the horizon. The climbing today is steadier and more manageable, giving legs a chance to recover ahead of the bigger days to come. We roll into Škofja Loka in the afternoon, a beautifully preserved medieval town with a hilltop castle and cobbled streets — one of the prettiest overnight stops of the whole trip.
Hotel: Turizem Loka **** – Škofja Loka
After breakfast, airport transfer to Venice Airport. See you next time 🙂
Professionals, with many years of experience.
Founder & Tours Director
Since founding Cigala Cycling in 2015, Matteo has led over 100 tours. A former pro and current amateur racer, Matteo is the 2022 European Champion Gran Fondo.
Tour Guide Leader
A former pro cyclist, Amedeo is a cycling tour guide & massage therapist for a decade. It is one of the most experience guides that you will ever find, counting almost over 1000 days on tours.
Guide & Gravel Expert
We have selected the best accommodation and location to ensure that our customers have the greatest experience possible available on-site.
There are many options available, depending on your measures and budget we work with you to find the best bike for you. From standard mechanical groupset and alloy wheels to electric shifting and carbon wheels.
Road or Gravel E-bikes are also available.
FRAMESET: Bianchi, Wilier, KTM
GRUPPO: Sram Rival/Force AXS, Shimano 105, Ultegra, Durace Di2 and Mechnical
PEDALS: Bring your own
SADDLE: Selle Itala
WHEELSET: Alloy, Carbon
You’re welcome to bring your own bike, or rent one for the week. After booking, you will receive a form to fill out via email. You can let us know there and in the case you want to rent, you will see an option to fill up details for your measurements.
You can choose a range of bikes: road or e-road bike.
This trip suits Beginner, Intermediate and Expert riders. Most of the days are achievable for all levels and the longest and most challenging day, we have an option for a short cut.
A daily support van follows the group throughout the trip, giving you the full pro experience. It carries spares, snacks, drinks, and any spare gear or jackets you want to shed mid-ride.
Additionally the van will move your suitcases from one hotel to the other.
Finally, our guides are expert mechanics, so you can rely for any adjustments, punctures etc.
Yes, a single room supplement is available and you choose it during the booking process.
The hotel on the first day and last day is the same. We would therefore store the bike box there so that you have it again before leaving on the last day.
September is one of the best month to visit Slovenia.
Temperatures are between 20-30 degrees Celsius each day, making idea for cycling.
If you’re planning to be a serious and enjoying the climbs and arrive in the evening a little fresher a bit of training preparation is recommended. If you’d like a structured plan built around this trip, visit our cycling coaching page and Matteo can help you put together a plan based on your current level and the time you have before you travel.
Beyond your usual riding kit, bring extra layers, and some rain gear just in case you meet the odd shower. Our full guide to packing for a European cycling holiday covers everything else you’ll need for the week.
