SAVINJA VALLEY ROAD CYCLING TOUR - 7 DAYS 

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO SLOVENIA AND ACCOMMODATION AT BIKE HOTEL GROF

Arrival to Slovenia (possible transport from Ljubljana or other airports) to the Hotel GROF, your cycling holiday stay. Accommodation in modern and comfortable rooms. Overnight stay.

Day 2: CELJE - THE TOWN OF COUNTS

Breakfast at the Hotel. Time to prepare yourself for the first ride. Today we start with a moderate tour. Mostly flat route on local roads with short ascent near Lake Žovnek will first take you through the towns of Braslovče and Polzela, past Šenek Manor towards Šempeter in Lower Savinja Valley. Just before we reach the town of Šempeter we turn left towards Ložnica pri Žalcu and descend under highway overpass. Short ascent through the forest brings us to the Arja vas - Velenje regional road. The road leads us past Velika Pirešica to the top of small local hill (short climb), followed by short descent to the right towards Lopata and Celje. Follow the signs all the way to Celje where we cross Savinja river and continue our trip back to Griže through Prebold, all the way to Hotel Grof. Leisure time to relax and overnight stay.

Tour data:

Length: 63 km

Elevation gain: 420 m 

Time: 3 h

Surface type: Asphalt

Day 3: FRESHNESS OF FORESTS AND MEADOWS - ROYAL CLIMB TO GOLTE

Breakfast at the Hotel. To warm up we climb a less busy road over the Lipa pass and then descend towards Zadreška Valley. Following Dreta River we continue cycling towards Lačja vas where we turn left and continue through a forest path which leads us to the Savinja Valley. We cross a wooden bridge towards Rečica ob Savinji. After a short climb we descend towards Radegunda to the starting point of a 13-kilometer royal climb with 975 meters of elevation gain. If we still have some energy left in the tank we can challenge ourselves with one of the most beautiful climbs in Slovenia with the view over Savinja Valley. At the beginning of the ascent, on the steepest part, it is suggested to save some energy for the final climb to the Alpine Garden Golte followed after more pleasant middle section. Our descent follows the same road as the climb. We pass Mozirje, Letuš and Braslovče on the way back to the starting point. After return, some leisure time and rest. Overnight stay.

Tour data:

Length: 75 km

Elevation gain: 1750 m 

Time: 5 h

Surface type: Asphalt

Day 4: SCENIC LOWER AND UPPER SAVINJA VALLEY

Breakfast at the Hotel. Today we are cycling through beautiful Lower and Upper Savinja Valley. As usual we start our day at Hotel Grof and cycle along scenic, hilly local roads past Lake Žovnek towards Braslovče. When we arrive to Braslovče we continue towards Parižlje and accross Savinja River to Polzela. We turn left and continue cycling upstream along Savinja River towards Šmartno ob Paki. As we arrive to Skorno we continue right along Paka River to Florjan where we turn left towards Bele vode and Lepa Njiva. We start our first longer descent towards Mozirje and Mozirski gaj Gardeners’ Park. In Mozirje we follow the signs towards Golte, but we turn left towards Rečica ob Savinji just before the Golte cable car. As we arrive to Spodnja Rečica we cross Savinja River once again and continue cycling towards Trnovo and Šmartno ob Dreto followed by the longest climb of the day towards Lipa pass. Once we reach the pass we start descending towards Vransko and Hotel Grof. Leisure time to relax. Overnight stay.

Tour data:

Length: 68 km 

Elevation gain: 1020 m 

Time: 3 h

Surface type: Asphalt

Day 5: CIRCULAR ROUTE AROUND ČEMŠENIŠKA PLANINA PLATEAU

Breakfast at the Hotel. Scenic route towards Zasavje Region. Our trip begins in Lower Savinja Valley where paved road takes us to Prebold where we start our ascent towards Podmeja pass with an elevation of 724 m and leads towards Zasavje Region. We continue through a mining town of Trbovlje towards Zagorje ob Savi, but turn towards Čemšeniška planina plateau just before we reach the town. Climb on a less busy road with scenic views leads us to Čemšenik with the altitude of 630 m above sea level. Final few steep vertical meters are made in the town itself. We descend towards Trojane which is famous for their delicious Trojane doughnuts. We complete our journey with the descent towards Vransko and finally Hotel Grof. In the afternoon, we suggest a short drive to the capital of Slovenia - Ljubljana and some sightseeing in the city centre. Overnight stay.

Tour data: 

Length: 61 km

Elevation gain: 1090 m  

Time: 4 h

Surface type: Asphalt

Day 6: QUEEN STAGE - PAVLIČEVO SEDLO AND JEZERSKO

Breakfast at the Hotel. Today we will ride a Queen stage of the whole holiday program. We start at Vransko and follow the road through Tuhinj Valley to the city of Kamnik in the Gorenjska Alpine Region. Continue towards Šenturska Gora and villages of Grad and Visoko, before a long ascent to Zgornje Jezersko and Jezerski vrh. Descent into Austria and then start ascending to Pavličevo sedlo, famous mountain pass in Kamnik-Savinja Alps. Followed by descent to the wonderful Logar Valley. Later on we continue our cycling trip along the alpine Savinja River towards Solčava, Luče, Ljubno ob Savinji and Radmirje. The last part will lead us to Šmartno ob Dreti and Lipa pass back to Vransko and our hotel. Finish. Beer? Oh yes. Some leisure time or a massage. Overnight stay.

Tour data: 

Length: 155 km

Elevation gain: 2600 m 

Time: 7 h

Surface type: Asphalt

Day 7: FAREWELL FROM THE VALLEY OF GREEN GOLD AND SLOVENIA

Breakfast at the Hotel Grof. Time to say goodbye to our great hosts. Organized transfers to the airport or individual departures.

PRICE 2024: 

GUESTHOUSE GROF 3*

MARCH and NOVEMBER: 255 € per person in double room

APRIL and OCTOBER: 273 € per person in double room

MAJ, JUNE and SEPTEMBER: 303 € per person in double room

JULY and AUGUST: 336 € per person in double room

 

HOTEL GROF 4*

MARCH and NOVEMBER: 324 € per person in double room

APRIL and OCTOBER: 360 € per person in double room

MAJ, JUNE and SEPTEMBER: 414 € per person in double room

JULY and AUGUST: 453 € per person in double room

The price includes:

• 6 x Bed and buffet breakfast in selected double room
• GPX tracks of all suggested tours for your navigation
• Free use of hotel cycling services: cycling corner, cycling maps, bike storage, bike washing, drying rack, basic bike service, etc.
• Back up vehicle - transport to the hotel in case of bike defect,
• Free washing of cycling clothes during your stay
• 1 x 10 % discount at GROF restaurant during your stay
• Free gym use
• Parking space
• Wi-Fi and VAT

 

Tourist tax (1,50 € per adult per day) is not included in the price

Road cycling holiday program consists of our recommended tours. All tours can be rearranged to your wishes and cycling skills. Private guide is not included in the price. GPX track for each chosen tour is available. Private guide surcharge is 200 € per day (for up to 8 pax).

Possible surcharges:

• Room with balcony: 120 € per room for the package (Hotel 4* only)
• Single room: from 141 € per room per package (different rates for different dates and room types apply)
• GPS Rental: 35 € for the package
• Bike Rental: 30 € per day (gravel bike), 35 € per day (e-bike)
• Private guide for 7 cycling tours: 1.400 € per group (for up to 8 pax per group)
• Local siteseeing tours and transfers in Slovenia (guided tours): by prior arrangement