Northeast Italy / Slovenia

350 miles in one of the worlds most secret wine regions. Tucked away, vineyard after vineyard, Cormons, Italy sits quietly at the base of the 'Carso.' A limestone plateau that separates Italy from Slovenia, this untouched mountain landscape will be ours for the week.  Friuli Mixed Terrain Camp encompasses the very best of both countries, the very best of gravel & paved roads. Blending cycling, food and wine within it's medieval countryside.  ​

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Cost
$3695

2021 Dates:
September 12-18 
September 22-28

Location
Cormons, Italy

Airport
Venice Marco Polo (Venice, Italy)
***1.5 hour shuttle from Venice to Cormons, Italy

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INCLUDED

• Transportation to/from Cormons, Italy & the Venice Marco Polo Airport   ***We will have 1 pick-up time/1 drop off time. Upon signing up, we will guide you to create your flight itinerary accordingly. If you decide to fly in early/land in a different nearby airport, let us know if you need help arranging a separate pick-up.
• 6 nights lodging: La Subida Country Resort 
• All meals are included
• Bike Build-up / Bike Breakdown
• 4 Professional Guides
• Professional Bike Mechanic
• Full van support & photography
• Laundry
• WiFi

NOT INCLUDED 

• Airfare 
• Bike Rental
• Optional Massage ($75/hour)
• Alcohol
  
• Personal shopping/coffee stops/etc.
• Staff Gratuity

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General Itinerary 
*Upon signing up, you'll receive a detailed itinerary in your welcome packet

Day 1

• Welcome to Italy!
• TCM Shuttle picks you up from the Venice Marco Polo airport at 11:00 AM.
• 1.5 hour shuttle to Cormons, Italy.
• Upon arrival, settle into your room & enjoy a light welcome lunch by Chef Z. 
• ​TCM Mechanic builds up your personal bike and/or gets you dialed on a rental bike.
• Shakedown spin: 25 miles/1200 feet elevation gain
  • ​***Support vehicle will be on course, all day/every day taking photos, serving a picnic lunch/snacks/water & extra room if you need a break from the bicycle!
• Dinner out tonight: Osteria La Subida

Day 2

• Breakfast & Coffee by: La Subida
• Today's Ride: We'll spend the day skirting the Italian/Slovenian border... riding to the base of Triglav National Park (Slovenia) & zig-zag our way back down into Italy.
  • Ride Option 1: 75 miles/7,500 feet elevation gain
  • Ride Option 2: 40 miles/3,400 feet elevation gain​
• Post-ride: Optional massage available
• Apertivo: Osteria La Subida
• Dinner tonight: Fresh Italian prepared by: Chef Z​​

Day 3

• Breakfast & Coffee by: La Subida
• Today's ride: Our wheels will take us deep into Slovenia, straight to the border of Croatia. Once we reach the outskirts of Trieste, we'll loop back into the Italian hills that will lead us home.
  • ​Ride Option 1: 80 miles/6,500 elevation gain
  • Ride Option 2: 50 miles/4,000 feet elevation gain​​​
• Post-ride: Optional Massage available
• ​Apertivo: Enoteca di Cormons
• Dinner out tonight: Pizzeria Italia 

Day 4

• Breakfast & Coffee by: La Subida
• Today's ride: We will venture off into the peaceful hills of Slovenia for the entire day!
  • ​Ride Option 1: 54 miles/5,200 feet elevation gain
  • Ride Option 2: 30 miles/2,500 feet elevation gain​​​
• Post-ride: Optional Massage available
• Apertivo: Osteria Caramella 
• Dinner tonight: Fresh Italian prepared by: Chef Z 

Day 5

• Breakfast & Coffee by: La Subida
• Today's ride: Slovenia!
  • Ride Option 1: 70 miles/6,500 feet elevation gain
  • Ride Option 2: 40 miles/3,000 feet elevation gain
• ​Post-ride: Optional Massage available
• Apertivo: By the pool
• Dinner out tonight: Trattoria Al Cacciatore

Day 6

• Breakfast & Coffee by: La Subida
• Today's Ride:
  • 32 miles/3,000 feet elevation gain
• Post-ride: Optional Massage available
• (If you brought your personal bike, TCM mechanic will break it down & put into bike bag after the ride today.)
• ​Apertivo: Overlooking the rolling vinyards
• ​Final Dinner tonight: Fresh Italian prepared by: Chef Z 

Day 7

• Breakfast & Coffee by: La Subida
• 9:30 AM: Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport departs
• Bon Voyage!

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HOW TO SIGN UP?
*WE ARE A VERY SMALL COMPANY*

• Send us an email with your name, dates & location of the camp you'd like to join! You'll promptly hear back from us.
• -OR- Please Call: 406.370.4573, we look forward to speaking with you!​​​​​​