Road cycling tour between the Soča River and the Julian Alps | Soča Valley Hiking & Biking Festival

Challenging road cycling tour between the Soča and Julian Alps: 88 km, 1900 m elevation, two mountain passes (Predil, Vršič) and thrilling descents back to Bovec.

As part of the Soča Valley Hiking and Cycling Festival, you are invited to the Road Cycling Tour between the Soča River and the Julian Alps. Meeting point: Bovec Airfield (bar next to the fire station) Duration: 5–6 hours Difficulty: Very demanding Equipment: Road bike, helmet, water bottle. Rental of a road bike possible – 60 EUR (with prior reservation). Price: 30 EUR (includes guide, support vehicle, snacks) Distance: 88 km Elevation gain: 1,900 m   The tour starts in Bovec and leads past the Kluže Fortress towards the Predel Pass. After descending into Italy, the route continues through Tarvisio to Kranjska Gora, where we will treat ourselves with a slice of cake or an ice cream. The highlight of the tour is the ascent to Vršič (1,611 m), the highest mountain pass in Slovenia. The descent takes us through the Trenta Valley, and the route finishes back in Bovec along the Soča River. This is one of the most demanding, yet also one of the most iconic cycling tours in the Julian Alps, combining two famous mountain passes with attractive ascents and descents. REGISTRATION: until 18 September 2025 at sunnysidebovec@gmail.com or +386 41 834 744 Contact: sunnysidebovec@gmail.com or +386 41 834 744 Organizer: Sunny Side Cycling   Soča Valley Hiking and Biking Festival Program 2025 >