Friuli & Slovenia
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Friuli & Slovenia
Wheels and Wines in a Little-Seen Corner of Europe
Highlights
- Be among the first of your friends to ride this beautiful region
- Pedal through lands that inspired Joyce, Hemingway, Freud, and Rilke
- Enjoy a striking variety of cultures: Italian, Austrian, and Slovenian
- Bike through the lush vineyards of Friuli’s burgeoning wine country (and sample the local vintages, of course)
- Spin along “roads less traveled” in Italy and Slovenia
Description
Welcome to Italy’s wine-rich Friuli region! In this little-visited locale, tucked between Slovenia and Austria, you’ll find the cultural imprints of both countries —not to mention some of the most rewarding roads you’ll ever pedal. Over the years, this region was occupied by various European powers and it developed a unique language and culture. While it is unlikely that the Friulano language will survive the next century, the customs and traditions of the land live on.
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Price
May - Jun 5: $4,295
Jun 30: $4,395
Sep - Oct: $4,495 -
Single Supplement
$800
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Ability Level
Athletic beginner
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Terrain
Gently rolling
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Distance
209 miles
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Departing
Trieste, Italy
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Arriving
Trieste, Italy
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Bike Rental
Included!
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Dates
- June 5, 2012
- June 30, 2012
- September 13, 2012
- October 5, 2012
Day 1: Trieste
We begin our tour in Trieste, a city that has for centuries been the natural gateway to Eastern Europe. Spin along the magnificent Adriatic coast on a warm-up ride.
Day 2–3: Gorizia, the Carso and Palmanova
Day 2: Pedal towards the plateau north of Trieste, discovering the unique and natural environment of Carso. Gorizia, the capital of the province, has a central European flavor and is split into two sides with the Slovenian side called Nova Gorica.
Day 3: The science involved in the planning and building of Palmanova is unveiled as you deconstruct the three sets of walls built along circular arrows in the interior. This town is an amazing fortress worth spending a couple of hours exploring.
Day 4: Colli Orientali & Cividale del Fruili
Today we ride to Colli and explore it in greater depth, wheeling between gentle slopes awash in grapevines. Thanks to the region’s succession of hills and plentiful southward-facing slopes, the area named Collio provides the perfect environment for premium quality winemaking.
Day 5–6: Slovenia: Bovec & The Soca (Isonzo) Valley
Day 5: Today we’ll cross the border into Slovenia and explore the Soca Valley (Isonzo Valley in Italian). We spin along the valley visiting the Slavic towns of Tolmin and Kobarid, all nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic before arriving in Bovec for the evening.
Day 6: A day to relax and enjoy the region. If you prefer, you can also join us to experience a rafting descent on the Isonzo river. We will have also an optional loop ride available in the surrounding area of Bovec or a hiking to a World War I fort.
Day 7: Bled, Slovenia
Shuttle to the top of the Predil Pass (1256m), and cross the border back into Italy. Today we ride to the largest lake in Slovenia, Bohinj Lake and we finish our day in the charming town of Bled.
Day 8: Arrivederci and nasvidenje!
After breakfast there will be one group shuttle to the Trieste train station to make your connections to other destinations within Italy or simply extend your stay in the beautiful Slovenia.
Guides for this trip
Related Testimonials
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John R., Pittsford NY had this to say about Ciclismo Classico:
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John H., Walnut Creek CA had this to say about Friuli & Slovenia:
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Leon R., Mauston WI had this to say about Ciclismo Classico:
It is difficult to start with such praise of our guides. These gentlemen were superb cyclists, historians, and ambassadors. They knew the culture, the food, the grapes, the wine, the politics. I appreciated their patience with my limited language skills. Their respect and care for the participants was outstanding. Your guides are not just assets to the company - they are the company. -
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