Slovenia Gravel: Vineyards to Alps

About This Journey

A week of gravel riding from Slovenia’s vineyards to the Alpine landscapes of the Soča Valley. This journey links the Karst, Vipava Valley and Goriška Brda with Cividale del Friuli and the Natisone Valleys in neighbouring Italy before returning to Slovenia for a finish in Tolmin.

Five cycling stages sit between an arrival day and a departure day. Choose the Classic route for a more balanced week, or add Mountain options on selected stages when you want extra climbing. Accommodation, luggage transfers, GPS navigation and local support are organised for you.

One journey, two ways to ride

The Classic itinerary covers approximately 285 km with around 3,200 m of climbing. Most cycling days are 45–65 km with approximately 400–900 m of ascent. It is designed for recreational cyclists who enjoy gravel and can ride several consecutive days, without making major mountain climbs compulsory.

Mountain options are available on days 3, 4 and 6. Choosing all of them creates a more demanding week of up to approximately 300 km and around 5,000 m of climbing. You can also mix Classic and Mountain routes according to your experience and preferred effort. The alternatives are agreed before departure and provided in the route information.

From the Karst to the Soča Valley

Your first ride crosses the Karst towards Štanjel and the Vipava Valley. The following stages connect Vipava with Solkan, then pass through the wine hills of Goriška Brda towards Cividale del Friuli. From Italy’s Natisone Valleys, the journey leads back to Kobarid and finishes beside the Soča around Tolmin.

The route combines gravel tracks, smaller roads and paved connections. A gravel bike suited to mixed surfaces is the natural choice. This is a cycling holiday with time to enjoy the changing landscapes, villages and food along the way, rather than a race against the clock.

Accommodation and everyday arrangements

Six nights are arranged in carefully selected accommodation with breakfast: the Karst or Lipica area, Vipava Valley, Solkan or Nova Gorica, Cividale del Friuli, Kobarid and Tolmin. Properties are chosen for comfort, location and suitability for cyclists. Your final accommodation is confirmed according to availability.

Your main luggage travels between the overnight stops while you carry what you need for the day. Prepared GPS routes, a detailed digital itinerary and practical stage information help you follow the journey. Our local team remains available for support throughout the tour.

Choose your level of support

The journey is available as a self-guided tour or a private guided programme. On a self-guided holiday, you ride at your own pace with the essential arrangements prepared. For a private guided version, we build the proposal around your group and the support you need. Explore self-guided cycling or private guided journeys.

Price and optional additions

The self-guided package starts from €1,345 per person, based on two people sharing a room. Single rooms are available on request. Bike and helmet rental, airport transfers and wine tastings are optional additions. Private guided arrangements and changes to the programme are quoted for your group.

Before sending your Inquiry, tell us your dates, group size, usual cycling distance and comfort on gravel. Let us know whether you prefer Classic routes, Mountain options or a combination. Daily distances and climbing figures are approximate; the confirmed route information reflects the final itinerary.