Northeast Italy/Slovenia Road

34071 Cormons, Province of Gorizia, Italy

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Sep 10 - 15, 2025
Group size: 7 - 20
Northeast Italy/Slovenia Road
34071 Cormons, Province of Gorizia, Italy

The Cyclist's Menu
  • Email address verified
5 reviews

$6,395
Deposit: $3,197
Sep 10 - 15, 2025
Group size: 7 - 20

About this trip

The Friuli Region of Italy, just an hour east of Venice, is truly one of the world's best kept secrets for wine, food, culture, and cycling. One of our few road cycling destinations (although plenty of gravel if you’re curious), the town of Cormons is home to over 100 wine makers, and we will do our best to sample all the favorites. From our lodging at La Subida Resort, we’ll ride into Slovenia’s mountains on (describe the type of road or views).. Our 5 nights together include 3 meals with in-house chef, Zander Ault, as well as dinner at La Subida’s Osteria La Preda, and Trattoria al Cacciatore. Drink Tocai! 

Highlights

  • Cycling through the Soča River Valley
  • MORE CYLING HIGHLIGHTS
  • Wine tasting at the Enoteco di Cormons
  • Family style meals at the Vinegar House
  • A Michellin Star experience at La Subida’s Trattoria al Cacciatore

Food

The opportunity to enjoy the food culture of the Friuli region perhaps inspired this trip a little more than the riding, but they pair well together. Due to the region's storied history, you’ll enjoy a diverse offering of polentas, pastas, prosciutto, cheeses, and frico! Yes, frico, a blend of potato and cheese, fried, and so distinctively Friuliano, you won't forget it. Bring your appetite, you will not be disappointed. Our trip includes 3 meals with Chef Zander Ault, one meal at Osteria la Preda, and our final dinner together at Trattoria al Cacciatore.

Accomodations

In Cormons we live Italian, and ride Slovenian; it's a perfect combination. La Subida Resort has everything we need for 5 nights and 6 days, including a small market, casual dining, fine dining, beautiful pool deck, sauna, and relaxing vibes surrounded by vineyards. A wonderful trip for couples who want to ride, or take the day off and chill by the pool. 

What’s included

  • Accomodations
    5 nights/6 days
  • All meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Mechanical support
    Including bike build & breakdown
  • Professional trip guides
  • Daily support vehicle
  • Ride nutrition
  • Photography
    A gallery of professional photographs of the trip

What’s not included

  • Airfare
  • Airport transfers
    to/from Venice Airport
  • Bike rentals
  • Gratuity for guides
  • Mid-ride cafe stops
  • Personal shopping
  • Massage therapy
  • Alcohol

Available Packages

Northeast Italy/Slovenia Road
Deposit: $3,197
Available until August 17, 2025
$6,395
Deposit: $3,197

Available Add-Ons

Bike rental
$450

Please be in touch upon reserving your bike rental with your preferred style bike, height and preferred frame size. Thank you! heidi.w.rentz@gmail.com

TCM Custom Cycling Bib
$165

Please provide your size

TCM Custom Cycling Jersey
$135

Please provide your size

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival Day
Shakedown Spin - 20 miles, 1,500 feet elevation gain

Welcome to Italy! We will pick guests up at a pre-arranged meeting point in Cormons, Italy at 2:00PM. We will send details on how to get to Cormons for those of you flying into Venice. TCM does not offer a shuttle from Venice, but it’s easy to take a train, taxi, or a private car. The trip is 1 hour & 45 minutes from Venice to our Italian abode at La Subida.

Today is all about settling in and sightseeing your new home away from home. Our mechanic will get your bike built, dialed in, and ready to ride while you unpack and enjoy a light lunch by Chef Z. Then we’ll depart for our afternoon shakedown spin. We’ll pedal in and around a number of towns, letting you get a taste of the area. Afterward, enjoy happy hour as the sun sets over the hills at the Vinegar House, followed by dinner with Chef Z under the stars.

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The Cyclist's Menu
5 reviews
Cycling Trips for everyone. Like you, we want the best of everything when we travel: the best views, the best food and the the best of friends to share our adventure with. We focus on the exceptional, helping you experience a cycling trip you'll never forget. Better still? Every rider gets to make the trip their own. Whether you're going for personal bests or a leisure pedal, sightseeing or daily massage, you'll end the day around the table telling stories and making friends.

Reviews

The riding and routes are spectacular -- challenging but fun. The wide open vistas, endless sky, solid climbs, ripping descents, and dearth of cars make for epic gravel riding. The whole experience is well-organized with top notch food, guides, mechanics, re-supply, and great photos. There is real effort and care taken to ensure everyone is getting what they want out of the riding and routes, which I really appreciated. Very welcoming and friendly crew. Highly recommend.
By Charles C for Patagonia, AZ Gravel on Apr 01, 2025
What an amazing experience--better than I could have imagined. Heidi and Zander were thoughtful, gracious, friendly, fun hosts. The rides were a blast! I really appreciated the well-planned and organized support. I learned so much, riding with the super knowledgeable, friendly, expert guides: a special shout-out to Emily and Heidi, who coached me on gravel riding skills, and Noe, whose brain I picked on the next changes to make with my bike (and in what order to try them). It was fantastic not to be left to ride on my own, as I've become accustomed to doing with other tours. Heidi managed to give all of us the challenge and fun we were looking for, regardless of our skill levels. The ride snacks and meals were top-notch! Shannon and Zander were right there, on the spot, with what we needed. I felt like a pro rider, with the bike wash and lube service each day. I enjoyed getting to know the other riders, on the bikes and off. Our group as a whole felt very congenial and welcoming. Our room at the Stage Stop Inn was comfortable, clean, quaint, quiet, and convenient, a perfect place to wind down each night and prepare for the next day's adventure. I already want to come back for another gravel camp with Heidi and Zander and their crew!
By Sharan D for Patagonia, AZ Gravel on Apr 01, 2025
Outstanding hosts, beautiful scenery, excellent food - highly recommend!!!
By Rich F for Patagonia, AZ Gravel on Mar 31, 2025
Unforgettable day on the bike. Breathtaking landscape, the best gravel I’ve ever ridden, and flawless hospitality and guidance from Heidi and Zander. Every detail felt effortless, every moment a joy — simply the best day I’ve ever had on two wheels.
By Alec H for The Spirit World 50 on Mar 25, 2025
We had an incredible 2 days of riding in Paradise with our Awesome guide Emily. Thanks to this great company driven by passion for creating such a welcoming fun adventure. We will return! Diane & Keith
By Diane L for The Spirit World 30 on Feb 15, 2025
Diane & Keith! Wow, incredible to get you out there with Emily for a couple of day rides. Thank you so much for making the trip happen, what a special moment in time! Safe travels and have a great remainder of your trip..... we'll see you next time!
By The Cyclist's Menu on Feb 15, 2025
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