Cycling Gravel
Gravel bike tours are redefining the cycling experience, offering a blend of adventure, versatility, and accessibility.
Gravel bikes allow relatively fast cycling on the road, but at the same time, they do not limit the rider with a flawless surface, such as we want under the tires when riding a racing road bike. They offer comfortable sitting positions and the riders’ weight is evenly distributed between the seat and the arms. In addition, the frames are adapted for the fitting of bags and luggage carriers. As such, gravel tours are perfect for touring Europe in places where not every busload of tourists can get to.
When designing our bike tours in Slovenia, Croatia, Italy, and Austria, we have this universality of gravel bikes in mind. Tell us, can a cycling meal be better than a piece of homemade bread and cheese in a cabin in the middle of a high mountain pasture?
Yes, our bike tours take you off the beaten path, allowing you to pedal through nature’s unspoiled landscapes. This is where the true charm of gravel cycling lies – in the freedom to explore remote and beautiful terrains that are rarely touched by the typical tourist. Our tours are more than just a ride, we’ve thoughtfully designed our routes to be as sustainable as we can, allowing you to soak in the stunning beauty of the great outdoors in the most genuine way possible.
Also, when planning our gravel tours, we rely on our own cartographic network of more than 13,610 kilometers of unique routes. This allows us to adapt your self-guided tour package according to your personal preferences.
In short: no, gravel tours are not just a fad, but the perfect adventure cycling holiday.
Our knowledge of the places in which we have enjoyed biking ourselves since we were little allows us to develop excellent gravel biking holidays for different tastes and levels of difficulty.
We’re taking you off the beaten tracks, on a combination of asphalt and macadam roads, which lead through as remote areas as possible, full of natural wonders, sights and, of course, excellent local food.
Our agency is:
- local driven, boutique and responsible
- committed to sustainability
- 5* rated on Tripadvisor, Google and Facebook
- recognized in the world-renowned media such as National Geographic, The Guardian, The New York Times and Lonely planet
You can experience Slovenia, Austria, Italy, and Croatia on gravel bikes with our agency in four different ways.
On GUIDED gravel bike tours, you will enjoy the company of our experienced, licensed, and enthusiastic tour guide. We recommend guided gravel tours to everybody who seeks complete relaxation and wants to have only one thing on their mind – great cycling.
They include accommodation reservations, luggage transfer, transportation from the final destination to the start of the tour, emergency support, navigation, interesting local insights, and technical support.
On SELF-GUIDED gravel bike tours (or supported gravel tours), you will tackle the terrain on your own, but with the full support of our team, who will provide a complete navigation package, accommodation reservations, luggage transfer, transportation from the final destination to the start of the tour, and any other necessary emergency support during your vacation.
The third option is TAILOR-MADE gravel tours, in which we meet your wishes in terms of difficulty, length and altitude of the stages, number of days, and desired accommodations/locations on the route.
And finally, we also offer you to RENT gravel bikes in Slovenia. The bikes are all world-known brands, regularly maintained, and in perfect condition.
Gravel
Trans Dinarica Slovenia and Croatia Gravel Cycling Tour
The Trans Dinarica cycling route in Slovenia and Croatia allows you to explore the entire section through Slovenia, from the Soča River Valley, the wine-growing Goriška Brda and Vipava Valley, the world-famous Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle to the wild nature around Ilirska Bistrica. After crossing the border to the Croatian part of the Balkan bike route, you will cycle the less-travelled roads above the Adriatic Sea, climb one of the most beautiful parts of the Velebit mountains, and finish the cycling tour with a jump into the sea.
Duration
9 days
Category
Gravel
Technical difficulty
Medium
Length & elevation
360 km, 6.400 m / 224 mi, 21.000 ft
Paved
70%
Unpaved
30%
Gravel
Slovenia Backcountry Gravel Bike Tour
Backcountry cycling in Slovenia takes you through four mountain ranges, amazing and remote landscapes, vast high-altitude forests, perfect for summer rides, an abandoned underground mine tunnel, a panoramic road above Logarska Valley, and Lake Bled in one week – all packed into an unforgettable Slovenia Backcountry Gravel Bike Tour adventure. Diverse bike trails lead through the mountainous north of Slovenia, from Maribor to Bled, offering a perfect blend of backcountry cycling and scenic cycling routes. First-class biking across an unspoiled dynamic landscape makes up for a once-in-a-lifetime gravel tour.
Duration
9 days
Category
Gravel, E-Bike
Technical difficulty
Medium
Length & elevation
320km, 8.510m / 200 mi, 28.000 ft
Paved
40%
Unpaved
60%
Gravel
Around Triglav National Park Gravel Tour
The Triglav National Park lies at the heart of the Julian Alps, where nature is at its richest and people still live in perfect harmony with their environment. This gravel bike tour takes you from the beautiful lakes of Bohinj and Bled to Kranjska Gora, and continues across the Vršič pass to the gorgeous Soča Valley.
Duration
7 Days
Category
Gravel, E-Bike
Technical difficulty
Medium
Length & elevation
304km, 6.450m / 189mi, 3.600ft
Paved
70%
Unpaved
30%
Gravel
Best of Slovenia gravel bike tour
The Best of Slovenia gravel bike tour guarantees a highly diverse gravel bike touring experience. The varied landscapes of the Julian Alps, the beautiful Soča Valley, the wine region of Goriška Brda, the remote karst area, and the sunny Adriatic coast demonstrate what Slovenia is truly all about. Supreme gravel biking is brought together with stunning views, warm hospitality, and excellent local cuisine.
Duration
8 Days
Category
Gravel
Technical difficulty
Medium
Length & elevation
411km, 7.710m / 255 mi, 25.300 ft
Paved
60%
Unpaved
40%