Planning Your First Guided Gravel Tour in Slovenia
How fit you need to be, what the bike situation is, what is included, and how to pick between our two 2027 routes. The questions we hear most, answered in one place.
Guided vs Self-Guided Gravel Tours: How to Choose the Right One
Do you want a guide and a support van, or a GPS file and your freedom? The real differences between guided and self-guided gravel tours, and the questions to ask any operator before you book.
Riding Slovenia’s Wine Country: Vipava, Goriška Brda and the Karst by Gravel Bike
Windswept vineyards in the Vipava Valley, the hilltop villages of Goriška Brda and the stone farms of the Karst. What to ride, what to drink and what to eat in western Slovenia.
Cycling Vršič Pass: What to Expect on Slovenia’s Highest Road Pass
Fifty numbered hairpins, cobbles, a chapel built by prisoners of war and a descent into the Soča Valley. A rider’s guide to climbing Vršič Pass in the Julian Alps.
Is Slovenia Good for Gravel Cycling? How It Compares to Tuscany and Girona
Tuscany has its white roads and Girona has its pros. Slovenia has the Alps, the karst, two wine regions and the sea within one week’s ride. An honest comparison of three European gravel destinations.
Best Time to Go Gravel Cycling in Slovenia: A Month-by-Month Guide
May, June and September are the sweet spots, but each month rides differently. Here is what to expect on Slovenia’s gravel roads through the year, and why we run our 2027 trips when we do.