SAVINJA VALLEY WEEKEND MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR - 3 DAYS
Day 1: ARRIVAL TO SLOVENIA, ACCOMMODATION AT BIKE HOTEL GROF AND ČRETA
Arrival to Slovenia (possible transport from Ljubljana or other airports) to the Hotel GROF, your cycling holiday stay. Accommodation in modern and comfortable rooms.
For the first day we suggest a shorter tour to Čreta. Starting at Grof, the flat part of the route leads through the town of Prekopa where you can visit an interesting Fire Brigade Collection at the local fire station. At the Church of St. Martin in Podvrh we turn left and start ascending towards Čreta. We continue ascending and cycling on the gravel road when the view of Žovnek Castle, Lake Žovnek and the whole Lower Savinja Valley opens up. The route leads us past Partisan monuments, burned homestead from NOB (National Liberation), all the way to the top of Čreta. A forest path leads to the Church of Holy Mother of God at Čreta. On the top the view towards plateau, St. Catherine's Church and Zakrajšek's homestead opens up in front of us. From there we follow the asphalt road back to Vransko and Hotel Grof. Leisure time to relax and overnight stay.
Tour data:
Length: 23 km
Elevation gain: 650 m
Time: 2 h
Surface type: Asphalt, gravel road
Day 2: BEAUTIFUL MENINA PLANINA PLATEAU
Breakfast at the hotel. To warm up we cycle through Vransko and on asphalt road ascend over the Lipa pass. Just before the end of the descent towards Šmartno ob Dreti, near larger farm we turn left onto a macadam road that winds along the slope of Menina planina plateau. After a few kilometers we follow the road that leads from Bočna to Menina planina plateau. Scenic gravel road leads us across long plateau of Menina planina all the way to Biba planina. When the road makes a long sharp turn to the right, we turn left onto a steep cart track between pastures. After 3 km of downhill we join the road towards Slopa saddle. Afterwards we follow the path to Jeseničnik where a beautiful view of the valley opens up. After a short ascent we arrive at Lipa pass. We finish our route with a descent towards Vransko and all the way to Hotel Grof. Leisure time to relax and overnight stay.
Tour data:
Length: 54 km
Elevation gain: 1800 m
Time: 5 h
Surface type: Asphalt, gravel road, cart track
Day 3: OJSTRICA - CIRCULAR ROUTE THROUGH THE COUNT'S WINE VALLEY AND FAREWELL
Breakfast at the Hotel. Side asphalt roads lead us through Tabor towards Loke where we start our climb on a gravel road and past the old Ojstrica Castle ruins. We follow white and blue cycling signs and continue cycling around Krvavica. From Vrhe we descend towards Podmeja, but shortly after turn left towards Miklavž nad Taborom. Final descent on the asphalt road with a view of Kamnik-Savinja Alps leads you to Lisjak Pond and all the way back to Tabor.
Refreshment and shower possibility at the Hotel (late check out confirmed upon availability or free hotel locker room use instead). Organized transfers to the airport or individual departures.
Tour data:
Length: 32 km
Elevation gain: 740 m
Time: 3 h
Surface type: Asphalt, gravel road, forest cart track
PRICE:
From 97 € per person in a double room in 3* Guesthouse Grof
From 115 € per person in a double room in 4* Hotel Grof
The price includes:
- 2 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.
Weekend mountain bike 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.
Possible surcharges:
- Room with balcony: 40 € per room for the package (Hotel 4* only)
- Single room: from 47 € per room per package in 3* and from 65 € per room per package in 4* (different rates for different dates and room types apply)
- GPS Rental: 10 € for the package
- Bike Rental: E-mountain bike - 39 € per day, full suspension e-bike - 45 € per day, mountain bike - 20 € per day
- Private guide for 3 cycling tours: 660 € per group (for up to 8 pax per group)
- Local siteseeing tours and transfers in Slovenia (guided tours): by prior arrangement
