Ciclovia Alpe Adria
Gemona del Friuli – A historic town with the impressive Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral.
Udine – A lively Italian city full of Renaissance and Gothic architecture, charming piazzas, and a vibrant café culture.
Aquileia – The "Second Rome," known for its impressive Roman ruins and UNESCO-listed basilica with stunning mosaics.
Grado – A beautiful seaside town with sandy beaches, a historic harbor, and authentic Italian. First Hand Experience
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Departure
Daily from March 28 to October 10, 2026
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Starting Point
Bled
Total Distance
216
Activity Level
Medium
From alpine lakes to a sun-drenched coast packed with mountain views, immense bodies of water and flowing wine.
Starting at the fairy-tale world of Lake Bled, a glacial lake famed for its beautiful island church and clifftop castle, your cycling tour will take you first through alpine Slovenia’s most beautiful mountain vistas, along cool flowing rivers and out into Italy. Just past the border, the unmistakable charm of Italy welcomes you. This scenic route takes you from majestic mountains to rolling vineyards and all the way to the stunning Italian coast. Along the way, cultural treasures abound. Ready to explore the most beautiful corners of Slovenia and Italy? Let’s go!
As a pre-trip, why not consider our Salzburg to Lake Bled.
Itinerary
Begin your Salzburg to Grado journey at Lake Bled.
This glacial lake is famous for its island church, clifftop castle, and the stunning Karavanke Mountains. Stroll along the western shore for the best views, then enjoy the local cream cake Kremšnita on the eastern side while watching the sunset. This marks the perfect start to your Cycling Alpe Adria adventure.
From Bled to Tarvisio, ride through the peaceful Radovna Valley along a well-maintained cycling path. Pass lush meadows, forests, and traditional villages, stopping at Mojstrana for lunch.
Continue through Kranjska Gora Alpine Resort and cross into Italy. This stage of the Ciclovia Alpe Adria offers gentle climbs and paved roads, leading into the charming alpine town of Tarvisio.
This section of the Ciclovia Alpe Adria is one of the most scenic. Cycle downhill through the Val Canale valley. The route follows the former Vienna-to-Venice railway, crossing viaducts and tunnels.
Your day ends in a charming village at the foot of the Western Julian Alps, highlighting the beauty of Cycling Alpe Adria.
Continue along the Ciclovia Alpe Adria, passing Gemona del Friuli with its stunning Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral. Vineyards appear as you cycle toward Udine.
In the city, enjoy Italian dolce vita—sip coffee in lively piazzas or wander narrow streets showcasing late Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
The final stage of the Ciclovia Alpe Adria passes reed landscapes, canals, and the historic town of Aquileia. Your journey concludes in Grado, a beloved Adriatic beach town with sandy shores, a historic harbor, and narrow alleyways lined with restaurants.
Celebrate completing the Cycling Alpe Adria route with relaxation and authentic Italian charm.
After breakfast, your Salzburg to Grado cycling adventure along the Ciclovia Alpe Adria comes to an end.
Price
Price per person based on two people sharing:
Date of Day1 sets the trip's season.
(Currency converter)- Five nights accommodation in 3* / 4* hotels and guesthouses in two bedded ensuite facilities room, on basis of bed & breakfast.
- Luggage transfer – one piece per person, max 23 kgs / 50 lb. Lufthansa airline dimensions. Every additional piece 30 EUR per trip, payable on spot.
- Welcome meeting and bike handover.
- Tour description and maps in GUIBO application electronic form. One download per adult person. Every additional download 15 EUR.
- Local tourist and other taxes.
- Backup service (hotline) during the trip.
- Single travelers – Applies when a person travels alone. Includes single room supplement.
Season A: 265 EUR;
Season B: 285 EUR;
Season C: 315 EUR. - Single room – Applies when a person is traveling together with other persons in a party.
Season A: 225 EUR;
Season B: 245 EUR;
Season C: 265 EUR. - Standard touring bike rental 90 EUR. Bikes have 18 gears (XL frames 11 gears).*
Every additional day 25 EUR per bike. - Electric bike rental 230 EUR. *
Every additional day 50 EUR.
* Bike rental period starts 9:00 of day 2 of the tour and ends at 18:00 of day 4.
- Printed information package in English, including route notes and detailed maps, delivered upon arrival 30 EUR.
Price is per person per night.
- 4* Hotel in Bled
Season A: Double Room 100 EUR. Single room 195 EUR.
Season B: Double Room 110 EUR. Single room 210 EUR.
Season C: Double Room 125 EUR. Single room 215 EUR. - 4* Hotel in Grado
Season A: Double Room 85 EUR. Single room 115 EUR.
Season B: Double Room 95 EUR. Single room 135 EUR.
Season C: Double Room 100 EUR. Single room 145 EUR.
- Children up to 12 years when sharing room with parents 30% discount on basic price.
- Third adult in the room 10% discount on basic price per third person only.
Entrance fees, lunches, dinners, additional transfers, not mentioned in tour program.
Route Profile
239 km
75 % regional country road, 15 % cycleways, 5 % main road (city approach sections)
95 % asphalt and paved, 5 % unpaved
Medium – For those who, for example complete daily trip to the market by bike in nice weather and consider cycling should be fun but not training. Gentle hills or stretches on gravel paths do not cause any difficulties. Average daily elevation gains between 100 and 500 meters.
Accommodation
Helia supports responsible travel. On our trips we therefore use small, authentic hotels and guesthouses with character operated by locals or their families. Here you can find the list of standard accommodation we primarily use on the trip. The actual hotels may differ from this list, depending on time of booking and rooms availability.
- Day 1: Hotel Lovec, Kompas, Savica 4* or Astoria 3*Superior in Bled
- Day 2: Hotel Nevada 4* in Tarvisio
- Day 3: Hotel Alma Living 3* in Carnia Area
- Day 4: Hotel Astoria 4* in Udine
- Day 5: Hotel Diana 4* in Grado
Travel Options & Local Transfer
Starting point of this trip is Bled in NW Slovenia.
Getting to Bled
By plane: closest airport is Ljubljana (LJU). Several airlines serve it. From the airport you can travel to Bled by bus (change once, takes about two hours) or book our transfer: Ljubljana Airport to Bled (faster – 20 min) – see below!
By bus: several Flixbus lines stop at Lake Bled.
By train: Bled has two railway stations: Lesce Bled station on the Villach – Ljubljana mainline, 4 km away from town center, need to take a bus. The other is station Bled Jezero on the Jesenice – Nova Gorica sideline only a few trains a day. Two km away from town center.
By car: take exit Lesce on the A1 motorway Ljubljana – Jesenice, Karavanke. Please consult us about parking possibilities.
Back from Grado
By plane: Trieste airport (TST) or Ljubljana (LJU). Several airlines serve them. You can book our transfer: Trieste to Ljubljana Airport – see here below!
By train: several trains go daily from Monfalcone near Grado to Venice, one per day to Ljubljana.
By boat: there are boats operating from Trieste along the Adriatic Coast and ferries from Piran in Slovenia to Venice.
By car: if your car is in Bled we can transfer you – see here below!
Available Transfers
Ljubljana Airport to Bled
1-3 persons 90 EUR
4-8 persons 130 EUR
Ljubljana City to Bled
1-3 persons 130 EUR
4-8 persons 170 EUR
Trieste Airport to Bled
1-3 persons 375 EUR
4-8 persons 425 EUR
Villach to Bled
1-3 persons 170 EUR
4-8 persons 200 EUR
Klagenfurt Airport to Bled
1-3 persons 200 EUR
4-8 persons 240 EUR
Lesce Bled Railway Station to Bled
1-3 persons 20 EUR
4-8 persons 30 EUR
Grado to Trieste Airport
1-3 persons 160 EUR
4-8 persons 205 EUR
Grado to Ljubljana Airport
1-3 persons 425 EUR
4-8 persons 510 EUR
Grado to Bled
1-3 persons 490 EUR
4-8 persons 590 EUR
All prices per transfer, one way. Price includes transport of bikes.
Rental Bikes
Helia bikes are available in different sizes and unisex frame model:
All rented adult bikes are equipped with:
- Pannier
- Helmet
Only for self-guided tours: per two bikes – one repair kit, one spare inner tube, glue, patch, a pump, Allen keys and tire levers. + one combination lock.
Other available rental bikes