Cycling Holidays & Training Camps in Slovenia’s Kamnik–Savinja Alps

Road • Gravel • E-Bike • Trail Running • Hiking • Multi-Sport Adventures

 

Stay With Fellow Cyclists, Ride World-Class Alpine Routes, Explore Slovenia Like a Local.

Owned and run by a cyclist and coach, Discovering Slovenia is built specifically for riders looking for quiet roads, scenic gravel, challenging climbs, and authentic mountain hospitality.

 Cycling Experiences

Relaxed cycling holidays designed around beautiful routes, great scenery and the freedom to ride at your own pace. Perfect for road, gravel and e-bike riders who want to explore Slovenia without a strict schedule.

Training Camps

Structured, performance-focused weeks for cyclists, runners and multisport athletes. Optional planned sessions, pick up/drop off from swim or run locations and the support of an experienced endurance coach.

Why Choose the Kamnik–Savinja Alps

  • Challenging alpine climbs and quiet valley roads

  • Trail running & hiking straight from the door

  • Extensive gravel network taking you deep into the Alps

  • Perfect for base training, multisport camps or just for the love of exploration!

  • Coach-owned accommodation with local knowledge

Discovering Slovenia is run by a Welsh cyclist and coach who’s lived and trained in Slovenia since 2020. Our accommodation is designed for riders, runners & hikers — with secure storage, tools, route guidance, kit washing facilities & space to relax!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Luče?

Luče is in the mid-north of Slovenia in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps on the Savinja river. We are about an hour drive from Ljubljana and Ljubljana airport. The border with Austria is about thirty minutes drive and Klagenfurt airport is ninety minutes drive. 

Do you offer guided tours?

We offer guided road and gravel bike tours, bespoke training weeks and can help arrange hiking and other adventure sports with an experienced local guide. 

Can you help with route planning?

Yes we can help with planning routes for cycling, hiking and running. These can be delivered via GPX files to connect with GPS devices. We can also offer a daily briefing to explain your route, where the best places to stop are and any other tips for you to have a great day!

Do you offer airport transfers?

Yes, we can arrange airport transfers for you and your bikes at an additional cost each way from Ljubljana or Klagenfurt airports.

Can I hire bikes?

Yes, if you do not wish to bring your own bike we can arrange hire as well as pick up & drop off to the accommodation. 

How many people can stay?

We can accomodate up to seven guests.  

What's the weather like?

June, July & August we have temperatures from low 20’s to low 30’s Celcius, it can feel hotter when climbing! It’s not uncommon to snow as late as April which can affect off-road riding in the high peaks. May, September and October are lovely times here, bright and sunny but a little cooler. For winter fun December-February we can have heavy snow.

Is Slovenia expensive?

Slovenia is relatively cheap compared with most of Europe. At the restaurant in the village a pizza and a beer is 12-15EU. A cappuccino around 2EU, an espresso 1EU. 

Tourist Tax in Slovenia is an extra charge of 2EU per day per person.

What ammenities are in the village?

Luče has one well stocked grocery store, bakery, one restaurant and three bars/cafes. One of the cafes also serves breakfast during the summer. 

For a fine dining experience we also have Hiša Raduha, but we would need to reserve your table in advance. 

Mozirje & Nazarje are the nearest towns with super markets, these are 20-25 minutes drive away. If you do not wish to hire a car we can arrange a grocery pick up for you. 

Contact us

To start planning your Slovenian adventure please contact us below. 

Location

Discovering Slovenia
Luče, 3334, Slovenia

 

 

About Us

We moved from Wales to Slovenia in 2020 and have spent the past few years renovating our home and building Discovering Slovenia — a place created for cyclists, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts who want to explore the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.

Lawrence, a triathlon and endurance coach, has spent countless hours riding and running the local roads, climbs, trails, and valleys, from Luče all the way to the Austrian border. Every route, viewpoint, coffee stop, and strudel break has been discovered the long way — by exploring on foot or on two wheels.

At Discovering Slovenia, we welcome guests who want to experience this beautiful country at their own pace — whether that means relaxed cycling holidays, challenging training blocks, trail running adventures, or uncovering Slovenia’s charming towns and rich alpine culture.

Stay with us and enjoy a comfortable, athlete-friendly base with local knowledge, personalised route suggestions, and the freedom to ride, run, or explore as much as you like.