EPIC Trans Croatia
EPIC Trans Croatia
Dramatic mountain landscapes, epic climbs and crystal-clear turquoise seascapes
A magnificent ride along Croatia’s astoundingly beautiful Dalmatian Coast.
Featured Climbs
Sveti Jure, Vidova Gora, Kozica, Biokova
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Overview
We’ve enjoyed many beautiful destinations over the years but few can compare to the sheer natural beauty of Croatia. The Dalmatian Coast has to be one of the world’s most beautiful regions – little wonder that it’s listed in the Top 10 destinations of just about every travel company.
Our trip combines the natural beauty of the Dalmatian Coast with rides into the mountains that lie just inland. We ride two of the most beautiful islands in Croatia: Brač and Korčula. And of course, being Thomson, we couldn’t come to Croatia and not ride one of the toughest climbs in Europe, the 29km / 2000m (18 miles / 6,600ft) climb to Sveti Jure — an absolute epic climb both in terms of difficulty and the incredible vistas.
Join the best staff in the business for an epic week in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations!
Anthony Lota, USA — 2021
Cricket Howard, USA — 2021
Jim Cracraft, USA — 2021
Itinerary
| Day | Description | Distance | Elevation | Hotel | |
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| 01 | Welcome to Croatia | Hotel Sun Gardens Dubrovnik | |||
| 02 | The Pelješac Peninsula | Hotel Aminess Grand Azur | |||
| 03 | The island of Korčula | Hotel Aminess Grand Azur | |||
| 04 | The Dalmatian Coast | Hotel Osejava | |||
| 05 | Slaying the Beast | Hotel Osejava | |||
| 06 | The island of Brač | Hotel Osejava | |||
| 07 | Biokovo Natural Park | Hotel Osejava | |||
| 08 | End of an epic journey! | ||||
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Day 1
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Welcome to Croatia
Our trip starts in Dubrovnik where our staff will meet you at your hotel or at the airport. From downtown Dubrovnik we have a 20 minute transfer to the Sun Gardens Hotel just 15km west of Dubrovnik.
After lunch, orientation meeting and bike build-up, you’ll head out on our warm-up ride along a single-lane road with magnificent views high above the Adriatic Coast.
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The Pelješac Peninsula
Your destination today is the seaside village of Orebič, tucked away on the Dalmatian Coast in a hidden corner of the Pelješac Peninsula.
The ride starts off with a 20km ride into the mountains high above the coast before you drop back down to the coast road for a few km then back on to a single-lane road that eventually takes us on to the peninsula. On the eastern edge of the peninsula you’ll ride through the town of Ston which boasts the longest ancient city walls in Europe, stretching for 5km around the town. From Ston we head into Croatian wine country before dropping down to the village of Zuljana and the start of a spectacular ride along the coast and the final beautiful descent to Orebič – have your cameras ready for some incredible photo ops!
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The island of Korčula
Croatia is famous for it’s 1244 islands – and today you’ll explore one of the largest and most beautiful islands: Korčula.
You’ll start the day with a 15 minute ferry ride over to the island – passing by the beautiful medieval town of Korčula which looks like a miniature version of Dubrovnik. With a total elevation gain of over 2200m, the ride around the island is challenging, with a couple of nice climbs to contend with, towards the start and the end of the ride. You’ll ride along the north coast before heading up to the centre of the island at around 600m. The ride along the south coast ends with a dramatic climb through deep gorges that reach all the way down to the Adriatic. End the ride with a cool beer at the beach before taking the 15 minute ferry ride across the Adriatic and back to our hotel in Orebič.
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Brescin from Trsteno |
4.9% | 3 | ||
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Gornji Majkovi from Orasac |
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Dancanje from Ston |
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Dingac from Trstenik |
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Pupnat from Kneza |
6.5% | 2 | ||
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Pupnatska Luka from Brna |
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Pick-up/Drop-off Info
Arrival
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Dubrovnik Airport |
9:00am |
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Split Airport |
9:30am |
EPIC Trans Croatia
Don't miss this opportunity to ride on of the world's most spectacular coastlines
