Slovenia

Cycling and so much more

19 -26 June 2025

Slovenia is something that has been on our wish list as a tour destination for some time - not least because we have had so many requests to visit it. So for 2025 we have put together what we think is a great package not just for cyclists but for anyone who enjoys stunning scenery and the outdoors generally. We have chosen our base in Bled by the famous lake (pictured above) for good reason. Not only is there a multiplicity of shops and restaurants in the town but the lake and surrounding area offers plenty for everyone to enjoy. For non-cycling partners walking and boating are an obvious alternative and we have also designed some less demanding routes for the more casual peddler too! The hotel has a wonderful spa offering a variety of treatments, massages etc and there are plenty of sights to see too - not least Bled Castle and the famous Vintgar Gorge . . . BUT yes there is also some fantastic cycling! Take a quick look at the topography of the country and it is no surprise it has produced such a wealth of cycling talent particularly when the road starts to go uphill. The Julian and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Karawank chain, northern Slovenia along its long border with Austria. The scenery is stunning and the cycling equally so and we have access to some great rides from our base in the four star Hotel Kompas. All-in-all we reckon we’ve come up with something that will satisfy you whether you are a cyclist or not.

For more information check out the online brochure for the trip

““Each and every day of our planned trip was a new experience and adventure. This was the first time my husband and I had participated on a biking tour and we came back regretting not having done this before! We are in our early 70s and 80s and our small group included much younger and more expert bikers but Dyll was extremely attentive to our needs and capabilities and never left us behind or stranded. His knowledge of the area and the various routes we could bike on considering the weather and our needs was excellent. . . We came back home totally energized and wanting more!”

— Ladan Khamsi – 2023

The famous Vršič Pass in the Julian Alps, Slovenia. Photo by Petar Milošević

Join the Trip

what you get

7 nights 4 star hotel accommodation
Hearty breakfast buffet each day
Fully guided rides
Route planning and GPX files
Return transfers from Ljubljana airport

price

From £1150 to as little as £925

This is based on two sharing a twin room and does not include flights, drinks or evening meals although the following are available on request:

Single room supplement – £61 pppn Access to the hotel's indoor swimming pool and saunas in our hotel spa is available for free.

Itinerary

Our 2025 Slovenian Camp runs over 7 nights. There is no fixed itinerary for the camp as a club we prefer to adapt each trip to the needs of each specific group of members. We will construct a programme to suit you, remaining flexible each day depending on how you and your legs are feeling. You can see a selection of the wide variety of riding that is available in our online brochure. Additional excursions to local attractions can also be arranged.

discounts

As with all VVCC trips a progreesive discount will be available to members as the sign up for a trip. The 'early adopters' who are first to sign up and allow the committee to green-light a trip receive most discount. As more members join the trip they receive a progressive discount too until the trip is full. For more details of the VVCC trip discount scheme click here. Specific details of the discounts applicable to the Slovenia trip can be found at the back of the online brochure