Boutique motorcycle tour · 9 days · max. 5 riders per guide
Slovenia
From the Alps
to the Adriatic
Nine days of guided motorcycle touring through Slovenia, with curves, culture and cuisine. We ride as a small group, take our time in the region and ride with you ourselves.
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Group
max. 5 riders per guide
Meals
Full board
Distance
approx. 2,000 km from Langenthal
Difficulty
Moderate
CHF 3,990 per rider
CHF 5,990 with a pillion
Scenes from the tour
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Slovenia is Europe’s most varied hidden gem on two wheels.
Between the Alps, the Adriatic and the Balkans, one small country packs in high mountains, emerald rivers, green valleys, karst landscapes and a Mediterranean touch. Our route runs from Switzerland through Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy into Slovenia’s Julian Alps, on through Triglav National Park and the Soča Valley, and all the way to the Adriatic. We come back through the vineyards of the Goriška Brda, East Tyrol and over the Grossglockner.
Look forward to winding roads, striking scenery, regions steeped in history and local specialities. Routes, hotels, food and timing are our job. You just get on and enjoy the ride.
Who this tour is for
- Couples on one bike with a pillion, or on two bikes
- Solo travellers who don’t want to share a room, but don’t want to ride alone either
- Riders who love the ride, expect good hotels and food, and want bends, not a race for kilometres
- Anyone setting out on their first big tour abroad who doesn’t want to plan it themselves
The route
Switzerland → Liechtenstein → Austria → Italy → Slovenia
approx. 2,000
km in total
5
countries
9
days
100 %
tarmac
Day by day
Click a day for details
We leave everyday life behind. From the Swiss Mittelland we set course for the first Alpine passes, on roads we chose ourselves. Clear mountain air and glorious bends put us straight into the flow, and all you have to do is follow: the route, fuel stops and breaks are our job. Through the Bregenzerwald and the wild Lech Valley we reach the Ötztal, the valley Ötzi the Iceman is named after.
Overnight: Family-run hotel in Ötz, in the same family for four generations. Tyrolean food, a stone pine sauna and a steam room after the first long day.
Straight after breakfast we climb to Kühtai, at over 2,000 metres. Through the Zillertal and right across the Hohe Tauern we head south, at an easy pace that suits the group. After a stop at the Roman excavations of Aguntum we reach Carinthia.
Overnight: Charming, family-run B&B. Over regional specialities we let the day sink in.
We cross the border into Slovenia and plunge into Triglav National Park. Fifty hairpins carry us over the Vršič, Slovenia’s highest pass, with crystal-clear streams and shimmering turquoise pools below. We know the places worth stopping and stop there together: with us, everyone sees the same highlights.
Overnight: Stylish boutique hotel in Bled. Historic charm, right on the water.
The landscape changes. We glide south over green hills, with lunch in Idrija: five hundred years of mercury mining, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and žlikrofi on the plate, little dumplings you only find here. Then the air grows milder, pine forests give way to a Mediterranean backdrop, until the sea opens up ahead.
Overnight: 4-star hotel right on the Piran seafront, for two nights. The sea at the door, the Venetian old town behind, and in the evening an Istrian-Slovenian dinner.
Today the bike stays put. The day is yours: explore the town, take a boat trip and, with a bit of luck, see dolphins, visit the salt pans or simply sit by the sea. We plan time rather than kilometres on purpose, because you don’t experience a region only through your visor.
Overnight: Second night in the same hotel. No packing, no alarm.
We leave the coast behind and discover Slovenia’s gentler side. Through the Vipava Valley we sweep into the Goriška Brda, Slovenia’s Tuscany. Rolling hills, vines and small villages with an easy southern air.
Overnight: Small bungalows with a pool and a view over the vines, with hosts we know personally. The wine cellar is right next door. In the evening we celebrate together over a wine tasting and good food.
Today is a full-on riding day. We take Slovenia’s border ridge road high above the Soča Valley and follow the emerald river into the mountains. Via Italy and the Nassfeld Pass we return to Austria and ride on to Lienz.
Overnight: 5-star hotel in Lienz, right on the river with a view of the Lienz Dolomites. A hotel with a spa and a gourmet restaurant.
The route pulls us north again, and early in the day we reach the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. Up top, the glacier lies beneath Austria’s highest mountain. Later the Krimml Waterfalls, the highest in the country, plunge into the valley before our eyes. Flowing riding in high-alpine scenery.
Overnight: Family-run hotel in the heart of Fügen in the Zillertal, with its own motorcycle garage and sauna area. On the last evening we all sit down together once more for a farewell dinner.
The Arlberg is one last Alpine crossing. We soak up the bends and the fresh air one more time. By tradition we end our tour at Lake Walen: currywurst with a view of the water. A down-to-earth finish.
End of the tour: at Lake Walen. Nine days, five countries, almost 2,000 kilometres. Fuel, hotels and food are included in the price.
A riding day with us
Times are approximate. Each day follows the stage, the weather and the group.
Morning
Breakfast at the hotel.
9.00 am
At the bikes. Luggage on, a short briefing on the stage. We ride off at 9.15 am.
around 10.30 am
Coffee stop. Somewhere worth it: a viewpoint, a village, the top of a pass, a sight.
around noon
Lunch. Regional food, included. Time to talk, not just to eat.
Afternoon
The second half, at the same rhythm. Bends and, depending on the stage, a stop somewhere with a story. We tell you what lies behind it. Photos wherever the view is worth it. Just before the hotel we fill up together, fuel included, so we can head straight off in the morning.
around 5.00 pm
Arrival at the hotel. Park the bike, shower, time to yourself until dinner.
7.00 pm
Dinner, everyone at one table. We talk about the day and about tomorrow. Food and water are included; other drinks are on you.
The first and last days are different: we start at the meeting point and finish at the end point. You’ll find both in the questions below.
Is it right for your riding?
Not sure? Tell us briefly how long and how much you ride, when you last rode, your longest day in the saddle and what makes you unsure. We’ll give you an honest view of whether the tour suits you.
Relaxed
Beginners
Easy
Some experience
Moderate
Regular riders
Challenging
Experienced riders
Very challenging
Very experienced riders
Relaxed
For beginners, returning riders and those who like to take it easy. Pulling away, shifting, braking and riding normal bends safely is enough. Wide roads with good visibility, hardly any hairpins, a calm rhythm.
Easy
For riders with some routine. Riding bends cleanly and feeling relaxed in a group. More bends and the first hairpins, stress-free overall.
Moderate
For regular riders. Confident cornering including hairpins, good vision and braking control. Winding, with climbs and some narrower sections.
Challenging
For experienced riders. Taking hairpins uphill and downhill precisely, with smooth throttle and brake control. Many tight hairpins, narrower roads, long riding days.
Very challenging
For very experienced riders looking for a challenge. Technically confident even on tight, steep sections and in changing conditions. A very high density of hairpins, demanding days, little time to recover.
What to bring
Motorcycle and documents
- A motorcycle fit for touring, with servicing up to date
- Tyres with enough tread for the whole tour
- Stationary noise max. 95 dB to ride through Tyrol
- ID card or passport
- Valid driving licence
- Vehicle registration document
- Vehicle insurance with a valid Green Card
- CH sticker on the motorcycle. It is compulsory in Austria, Italy and Slovenia.
- Motor third-party liability insurance covering every country we ride through, plus accident or health insurance with cover abroad, and breakdown and repatriation cover abroad. If asked, you show proof before the tour starts.
Gear
- Full protective gear is compulsory with us: helmet, motorcycle jacket, motorcycle trousers, gloves, sturdy motorcycle boots
- Waterproofs
- Hi-vis vest (one per person): in Italy you wear it outside built-up areas if you get off the bike after a breakdown or accident.
- First-aid kit (to DIN 13167): compulsory on motorcycles in Austria too, one per bike.
- In Italy, headphones in both ears are banned. An intercom is allowed.
Not sure your gear is up to it? Message us beforehand.
What’s included
Included
- A single room for every rider, no single supplement. With a pillion it becomes a double room.
- Full board: breakfast and dinner every day, lunch on riding days
- Coffee stops on the way and water with meals
- Fuel for the whole tour
- 8 nights in hand-picked hotels, vetted by us
- Local specialities planned along the way
- Wine tasting in the Goriška Brda
- Two tour guides, MWZ/SAM certified
- Route planned by us
- Admission to the planned sights
- Tolls, pass and road charges
Not included
- Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- Lunch on the rest day
- Anything you order beyond the planned meals
- Wear and tear and insurance for your motorcycle
- Personal travel and breakdown insurance
- Personal extras
Full board, including water with meals. The planned meals and coffee stops are paid for. Soft drinks, wine and beer, and anything else you order, go on your own bill.
For pillions
The view from the back
You see more from the back. We stop where it’s worth it: at viewpoints, for coffee, in places with a story we tell you. Culture and cuisine are half your tour. You share the double room, join every meal included in the tour price, and we know you by name, just like the riders.
What the tour costs with a pillion is shown in the price box.
On this tour
You join the wine tasting, the planned visits and the rest day in Piran. In Austria and Slovenia, children under 12 may not ride as pillions.
Full protective gear is compulsory at the back too: helmet, motorcycle jacket, motorcycle trousers, gloves and sturdy motorcycle boots. Under 18, you ride with your parents’ consent. Children face a minimum age that varies by country.
What you’re paying for
Six points that make the difference
Comparing prices only makes sense if you compare like with like. Many operators quote the price for a double room and charge a single supplement. With us, the single room is standard. The six points below make up the rest of the difference.
Same region, different approach
Motos & Wonders
often elsewhere
Group
Max. 5 riders per guide. We know every guest, not just their motorcycle.
Larger groups, split into subgroups depending on numbers
Guide
Always us, MWZ/SAM certified
Often volunteers, paid in board and lodging
Accommodation
Chosen for location, food and hosts, hand-picked and vetted by us
Booked on availability and price
Meals and fuel
Full board incl. water with meals, fuel for the whole tour
Usually half board; lunch, drinks and fuel at your own cost
Route planning
Planned by us
Each guide rides their own route, only the hotel is shared
Experience
Sights and good food built into the plan
Riding comes first, the rest is optional
Ride with us to Slovenia
Max. 5 riders per guide. The deposit secures your place. We email you the invoice for the balance; it is paid by bank transfer up to 30 days before the tour starts. If you book after that, the full amount is due straight away.
Per rider, single room
CHF 3,990
With a pillion, double room
CHF 5,990
Deposit on booking
CHF 500
Full board, fuel and water with meals are included.
Available dates
5–13 June 2027
Runs with a minimum of 3 riders
We confirm the tour will run by 6 May 2027
Frequently asked questions
Three things. First: max. 5 riders per guide, so we know every guest, not just their motorcycle. Second: the route is ours. We plan every stage ourselves and choose the hotels for their location, food and hosts. Third: we guide the tour ourselves, Dominik and Paulina, MWZ and SAM certified.
Tell us briefly how long and how much you ride, when you last rode, your longest day in the saddle and what makes you unsure. We’ll give you an honest view of whether the tour suits you.
We start on Saturday 5 June at Hotel Meilenstein in Langenthal (canton of Bern), leaving at 8.30 am. Be there by 8.00 am with a full tank; from then on, fuel is on us. Everything else is in the tour information you receive before the tour. We finish on Sunday 13 June in the early afternoon at Hotel Café Seeblick in Filzbach, high above Lake Walen. From there, everyone rides home under their own steam.
The route is surfaced throughout. What we can’t promise are local conditions: a pass may be closed, roadworks may divert us, a storm may make a road impassable. In those cases we find a suitable alternative. If that means a short unsurfaced stretch, we tell you beforehand and ride it together.
Everyone carries their own luggage on their bike. We recommend a top box, side cases or bags.
With waterproofs on, we ride as normal. In extreme conditions we adjust the day’s route or take a break. Safety comes before the plan.
Yes, and very welcome. Your single room becomes a double, and your pillion gets everything you do: hotels, full board, wine tasting, admissions. With a pillion the tour costs CHF 5,990.
Yes. Every rider has a single room included, but you can also share a double room. Let us know when you book and we’ll sort it out with you personally.
Plenty. We deliberately plan time for Bled, Piran, the vineyards and longer lunch breaks, and there’s a whole rest day in Piran. If you mainly want to rack up kilometres, we’re probably not for you. If you want to experience a region, we are.
Because we see the single room as part of the tour, not an extra. After 250 kilometres not everyone wants to share a room, and we don’t want to make that something to negotiate. The price shown above is the price for your own room.
German and English. In mixed groups we speak both.
What counts is the day your written cancellation reaches us:
Up to 60 days before the tour: handling fee of CHF 30, the rest is refunded
59 to 30 days before: the CHF 500 deposit
29 to 14 days before: 50% of the tour price
Less than 14 days before, or if you don’t turn up: 100% of the tour price
Instead of cancelling, you can name a replacement up to 7 days before the tour starts, provided they meet the requirements to take part (handling fee CHF 30). If we cancel the tour, we refund all payments in full within 14 days. We also recommend cancellation insurance.
The full terms are set out in our terms and conditions.
Still not sure it’s the tour for you?
Tell us what’s on your mind, whether it’s pace, ability, vehicle or programme. We’ll give you an honest answer, even if that answer is «better not this one».
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