Mountainbike from Trieste to Porec

Introduction
Northern Italy Italy
The starting point for your cycling tour is Trieste, the capital town of the autonomous region Friuli-Venezia Giulia. When leaving the harbour city, your adventure takes you along a former railway trail, going South, towards Slovenia. You will follow the coast until you reach the „port of roses“, Portoroz. This city has some of the best  preserved buildings from the ages of Monarchs. Soon, you will continue cycling to Croatia, land of the red soil. At your final destination, Porec, the Adriatic Sea invites you for a bath; and the historic center awaits you.

The cycling tour from Trieste to Porec on the former railway trails runs on the Italian and Slovenian sides mostly on asphalted cycling paths, in Croatia partly on gravel roads.

Accomodation

Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.

Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts are included.

Riding

Approx. 135km total

Rental bikes:
MTB Bianchi Kuma 27.2 inch (on request, limited availability) or similar bike
E-Mountainbike HAIBIKE with 500 Watt battery - Yamaha TG (on request, limited availability) or similar version

Itinerary

Sample itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival to Trieste
Individual arrival to Trieste.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Trieste

Day 2: Trieste to Piran (Portoroz)
Your tour begins where the train along the Parenzana started: at the train station of Trieste. Built in 1906 you will admire the typical architecture of the Austrian-Hungarian age. You leave Trieste, cross the border, pass woods and meadows and will discover the beauties of Istria. At the end of the stage you will cycle on a long descent with a marvellous view over Piran.
Biking approx. 45 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Piran

Day 3: Piran (Portoroz) to Livade (Motovun)
The spa town of Piran shines even today with its well-preserved hotel architectures, which were then very rare to find. You will leave Piran and continue cycling on the traces of the former railway trails. Istria’s hinterland will offer you the geometrical Secovlje salt flats with an access to the Secovlje Salina Nature Park. The cycling path will lead you amongst untouched nature. Your second stage ends in Livade – famous for its truffle and olive oil.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Livade

Day 4: Livade (Motovun) to Porec (approx. 35 km)
On today’s stage you will explore the centrepiece of the Parenzana railway. Through lots of tunnels and viaducts, which have been built at the end of 19th century, your journey leads you towards the Adriatic Sea. On gravel roads you pass rural areas, vineyards and red soil. Reaching the end of your tour you won`t find any hint regarding the Parenzana railway anymore neither a train station nor a sign refers to this beautiful railway trail.
Biking approx. 35 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Porec

Day 5: Departure
Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.
Meals included: Breakfast

Rates and Dates for Mountainbike from Trieste to Porec

Dates Note: Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax

Other Info
Meeting: Trieste
Airport: Trieste Airport
Transfer:

Climate:
                                                    Piran area