7 nights
Premium accommodation
6 riding days
Guided road rides
218 km
Total distance
3,293 m+
Elevation gain
Max 12
Riders
Daily
Recovery massage
Private
Chef
From €1,850
Early Booking
Full
Road support
Discover the Pirin Mountains from Banya, near Bansko, at a more relaxed pace. Beautiful road cycling, spectacular views, good food, coffee stops and premium recovery — with time to enjoy every kilometre.
All-inclusive
Your stay
On the bike
Recovery
And more
Day by day
Day 1
A scenic route through the region at a moderate group pace, with breaks and plenty of time to enjoy the ride.
Day 2
A scenic route through the region at a moderate group pace, with breaks and plenty of time to enjoy the ride.
Day 3
A scenic route through the region at a moderate group pace, with breaks and plenty of time to enjoy the ride.
Day 4
A shorter day at an easier rhythm, designed for active recovery and enjoying the route.
Day 5
A scenic route through the region at a moderate group pace, with breaks and plenty of time to enjoy the ride.
Day 6
A scenic route through the region at a moderate group pace, with breaks and plenty of time to enjoy the ride.
Day 7
Departure day — breakfast together, goodbyes and transfers.
The riding
| Stage | Route | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation | Ride time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Short Panoramic Stage | – | 38 km | 430 m | 2:00 – 2:30 |
| Day 2 | Short Panoramic Stage | – | 39 km | 542 m | 2:00 – 2:30 |
| Day 3 | Short Panoramic Stage | – | 27 km | 324 m | 1:30 – 2:00 |
| Day 4 | Recovery / Coffee Ride | – | 41 km | 563 m | 2:00 – 3:00 |
| Day 5 | Panoramic Stage | – | 48 km | 534 m | 2:30 – 3:00 |
| Day 6 | Hilly Stage | – | 25 km | 900 m | 1:30 – 2:00 |
| Total | 218 km | 3,293 m |
Dates & prices
| Edition | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dolce Vita | Early Booking · by 15 February 2027 · 12 places | €1,850 / person |
Shared Double/Twin Room
€1,850
per person
7 nights · 6 riding days · The complete VELOVIA experience.
Single Room
€2,100
per person
Single room: €250 supplement on the Early Booking price.
Non-Riding Companion
€1,250
per person
€1,250 per person when sharing a double room with the participating rider. Includes 7 nights, breakfast and dinner with the group, access to the accommodation’s spa/wellness facilities where available, and participation in the social programme. Cycling-specific services are not included: guided rides, cycling guide, road support as a rider service, mechanic service, cycling massage, cycling insurance and VELOVIA cycling kit.
Questions
Dolce Vita suits riders with basic road cycling fitness who ride regularly. Daily distances are roughly 22–48 km with 324–1,000 m of climbing, ridden at a relaxed group pace. See the Trip Preparation page for details.
This is not a race. We ride as one small group with a professional guide, regrouping on climbs and at feed stops. The support van is always behind the group, so nobody is ever left alone on the road.
You can bring your own bike or rent a carbon road bike from us — just mark it in the application form and we will confirm availability and sizing personally. A mechanic looks after every bike daily.
The climbs are long but steady. A compact crankset (50/34) with an 11–32 or 11–34 cassette is ideal — you will spend a lot of time climbing seated at your own rhythm.
Submit the application form and we will personally get back to you within 24 hours with detailed information about routes, accommodation, logistics and payment. Only 12 places are available per camp.
All meals are prepared fresh by our resident chef with local Rhodope ingredients — sports breakfast before the ride, recovery nutrition after, and a shared dinner in the evening. Tell us about allergies or preferences in the application form.
We recommend Sofia Airport (SOF), about 2 hours by car from Banya. VELOVIA organises the transfer on request, including transport of your bike — see the Getting Here page.
4 JULY – 11 JULY 2027
Only 12 places per camp. Season 2027. Limited availability.
