Alpine E-MTB Holiday: Ride From Bled to Cortina d’Ampezzo

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced mountain biking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 9-day Bled to Cortina e-bike holiday
    • Accommodation for 6 nights in 3-star and 4-star hotels and private accommodation (breakfast included)
    • Accommodation for 2 nights in mountain huts (breakfast and dinner included)
    • Private luggage transfer between accommodations from Day 2 to Day 8
    • Introductory briefing in Lake Bled on Day 1
    • Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions
    • GPX routes/tracks
    • App for navigation
    • Emergency contact number and 24/7 support from the guide
    • Tourist tax

  Add-ons:

  • • Bike rental — multiple options available at checkout
    • Single supplement — available at checkout

  Not included:

  • • Flights to and from Bled
    • Airport transfers
    • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
    • Drinks
    • Personal items
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Travel and medical insurance — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Bled to Cortina e-bike holiday requires great fitness levels and technical riding experience. You’ll cover daily distances ranging from 18 km to 65 km (11-40 miles), with most days involving around 45-55 km (28-34 miles) of riding and elevation changes between 1,500m to 2,200m (4,921-7,218 ft). The terrain is varied and challenging, including technical singletrack trails, high-altitude alpine paths, rocky mountain terrain, gravel roads, demanding descents, and forest trails through the Julian Alps, Carnic Alps, and Dolomites.

  To truly enjoy this adventure, you should be comfortable with technical riding and able to maintain consistent effort over eight consecutive days of riding. Electric mountain bikes are highly recommended to help manage the demanding elevation gains and long daily distances. If you don’t have your own, you can rent a high-quality e-bike from your guide at checkout.

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• Can I rent equipment?

  Yes, you can! Your guide offers a range of high-quality rental bikes, with each rental including essential gear like a helmet, lock, pump, spare tube, chain lube, and repair kit. The options include standard hardtail mountain bikes (Trek Marlin 7 or Canyon Grand Canyon), full-suspension bikes (Specialized Stumpjumper FSR), and e-MTB options (two Trek Powerfly models and the Specialized Turbo Levo). You can also rent a bikepacking seat bag or backpack for carrying your daily essentials.

  Given the challenging terrain and significant daily elevation gains of this tour, we highly recommend considering one of the electric mountain bike options. Riding an e-MTB will help you better enjoy the spectacular alpine scenery while managing the demanding climbs and long daily distances.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a suggested list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25-40L bag)
    • Water bottle
    • Appropriate cycling shoes
    • Comfortable cycling clothes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Helmet
    • Sunscreen
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  You will receive a detailed packing list from the guide before your departure.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Bled to Cortina e-bike holiday, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.

  A Bled to Cortina e-bike holiday can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.

  If your group has bikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Bled to Cortina e-bike holiday is Bled, Slovenia. To get there, most people fly into Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Bled.

  Once you’re there, you will meet your guide in the Lake Bled area in the afternoon of Day 1. More details will be provided before your departure.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits
  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Cancellations
  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-89 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 60-89 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.