Alpine Wonders: Austria, Slovenia, and Northern Italy

Jun 15 - 22, 2024

Unforgettable journey with OutThere Adventure Travel and HC Bike Tours traversing the breathtaking landscapes of Austria, Slovenia, and Northern Italy on exclusive Road Cycling Tour.

 

This adventure is not just a bike trip; it’s an experience that weaves through the sun-kissed Alps, offering a fusion of exhilarating challenges and serene beauty.

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Trip at a glance

StartsKranjska Gora, Slovenia
EndsLienz, Austria
DistanceTBA
ElevationTBA
Days9
PriceRequest your offer

Highlights of Slovenia and Austria Cycling Tour

Scenic Routes: Ride through stunning alpine passes, idyllic lakes, and lush valleys. Our routes are designed for moderate to advanced cyclists, with daily rides ranging from 30-80 miles. Expect to conquer some spectacular mountain passes!

 

Flexible Options: Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or just want to soak up the scenery, we’ve got you covered. Opt for shorter or longer routes, or even take a day off to explore Europe’s rich history with museums, shopping, and hiking opportunities.

 

Luxurious Accommodations: Rest and rejuvenate in handpicked hotels, known for their unique elegance and high comfort. Each location promises a blend of style, charm, and luxury.

 

Diverse Terrain: From the passes of Vršič, Nassfeld, and the iconic Gross Glockner to the serene Alpe Adria Bike Path and forested preserves, our tour offers a varied terrain for all levels of experience.

 

Cultural Immersion: Experience the storybook lakes and rich culture of the region. With stays in Kranjska Gora, Velden, and Lienz, embrace the unique blend of natural beauty and historical grandeur these areas offer.

 

Tailored Experiences: Our small group sizes and the availability of E-bikes allow us to cater to different abilities. Choose to amp up your challenge or take it easy with alternative activities like Lake Worthersee explorations or via ferrata in Lienz.

 

Your Journey at a Glance

2 Nights in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia: Discover the Upper Sava Valley and the charming village of Bled. Tackle the cobblestoned Vršič Pass and enjoy the breathtaking descent into the Soča River valley.

 

3 Nights in Velden, Austria: Revel in the grandeur of Lake Wörthersee, enjoying the pleasant climate and endless cycling opportunities in Carinthia’s Lake Region.

 

3 Nights in Lienz, Austria: From this medieval town, ride the quieter side of Gross Glockner, the highest paved road in Austria, and immerse yourself in the region’s stunning landscapes.

 

WHATS INCLUDED:

  • Accommodations
  • All breakfasts
  • All dinners
  • Wine and beer at dinner and selected days for après biking
  • Ride Nutrition and snacks
  • Picnics
  • Support vehicle (you are welcome to ride along if needed)
  • Ride guides
  • Mechanical support
  • Garmins/GPS
  • Safety Lights for bikes
  • All transportation of luggage from start to finish hotels
  • Assisting with arranging transports from/to airports to starting and finishing hotels
  • Gift bag
  • and many more perks


WHATS NOT INCLUDED:

  • Airport transfers. We will help arrange the transfers and assist in sharing the transfers with other guest with similar travel times.
  • Lunch stops at cafes or restaurants during the rides. The cost of these will be guest’s responsibility.
  • Tipping of guides and other professional services (such as massage or spa).

Hotels: We have done extensive research to find exceptional accommodations. We believe the hotels are integral part of the experience of the tour. Single supplements available as well as upgrades.

 

Bike rentals: The bikes that we can arrange for you to rent will be high end road and E-bikes with appropriate gear ratios. The bike rentals are not included in the trip price. You may want to consider traveling with your own bike if you are extremely particular with the fit and ride of your bike. The newer and higher end bike technology is making it more difficult to adjust the handlebars, stems and seatposts to custom fit the riders needs. We are happy to work with you to help you make this decision.

 

Airports For Arrival with travel time to Kranjska Gora (Slovenia) by car:

  • Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is apporximately 45 minutes
  • Klagenfurt, Austria Airport is 1 hour
  • Salzburg Aiport is approximately 2hr 30min
  • Venice Airport is approximately 2hr 30min
  • Munich Airport is approximately 4hr 15min


Airports for Departure with time from Lienz (Austria) by car:

  • Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport is apporximately 2hr 15min
  • Klagenfurt, Austria Airport is approximately 1hr 50min
  • Salzburg Airport is approximately 2hr 30min
  • Venice Airport is approximately 3hr 10min
  • Munich Airport is 3hr 15min

 

Arriving early is possible. Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to arrive a day or two early to acclimate so we reserve the rooms.

Upgrading is possible. Each hotel will have upgrade options if you would like to upgrade to a larger room or a suite.


 

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Trip itinerary

Day

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Welcome to Slovenia

June 15th, 2024

TBA

Arrive in Kranjska Gora Slovenia by June 15.

Day

/1-8

Riding days

June 15th, 2024

June 15—June 22nd will be ride days with a day off scheduled on Lake Worthersee, or a recovery day ride around the Lake for those wanting to keep pedaling.

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/9

Departure day

June 23rd, 2024

Depart Lienz, Austria on morning of June 23rd.