Julian Alps - Road

Feast on the rich history, culture, scenery and amazing food and wine of the Northeast Friuli Region of Italy, as the locals do from the saddle of a road bike. Italians who know the roads and restaurants like the back of their hand bring you under their wing to experience “la dolce vita.” From the charming Valbruna Inn framed by the magnificent peaks of the Julian Alps, peddle into Italy, Austria and Slovenia. Explore the melting pot of these three completely different cultures as they meet and blend together.

Six-days of riding, hiking, and dining experience will be hosted by adventure athlete Mark Van Liere and former Italian National Ski Champion Marco Tonazzi. Mark has ridden, hiked and skied all over the world but keeps coming back to this amazing region to meet up with his friend Marco, a native of Valbruna and owner of the Inn. Marco is a local legend in these mountains, who makes you feel like you’re part of the family.

On your morning arrival to Klagenfurt, Austria (45 minute transfer) or Venice, Italy (2 hour transfer), EpicQuest guides will greet you for the ride to Valbruna Inn in private vehicles. Check into the Inn to relax, while the guides assemble your bikes.

Ride paved bikepaths, beautiful mountain passes and the smooth roads covering the mountainous region shared between Italy, Austria and Slovenia. Tackle classic, mountain climbs while enjoying the region’s signature rolling terrain including historic cobbled sections.

Riding Surface: Paved roads, bike paths and few cobble sections
Technical Difficulty: intermediate to advanced
Physical Difficulty: intermediate to advanced
Altitude: 1,400ft up to 6,000ft

Enjoy warm, sunny summer days with daytime temperatures in the upper 60°F to mid 70°F range on average in this mountain town. In the evenings, it gets cooler with temperatures resting in the upper 40°F to mid 50°F range. A light jacket or sweater is essential for dinners and nights on the town.