The day has finally come for you to travel to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to begin your challenge! Nerves will turn to excitement as you touch down in Sarajevo and meet the local team. You will have a full safety briefing this evening. (D)
Accommodation: Hotel
After a short transfer to Trebjevic cable car you will take the lift up to Mountain Trebjevic above Sarajevo. From there there is a short walk of 15mins to reach the starting point of your cycling route. The route heads towards Pale and Goražde town as you cycle through the amazing mountain scenery of Jahorina. Your first day of cycling on this challenge will include a challenging climb which is approximately 12km long with an average grade of 6% (some sections up to 10%). (B,L,D)
Accomodation: Hotel
You will leave Goražde and cycle along the scenic gorge of the Drina River, passing small towns such as Ustikolina and Brod. After around 40km, you will turn southwest toward the Durmitor Massif in Montenegro. Crossing the border at Šćepan Polje , you will soon finish the day’s ride as the road approaches the Piva Canyon, with views of one of Europe’s deepest canyons from around 1000m elevation.
You will then transfer 40km to the Ethno Village Izlazak in Rudinice, where you will stay overnight, nearby to the emerald waters of Komarnica Lake. (B,L,D)
Back on the bikes, you begin the day with a 200m ascent from Izlazak. You will then ride through alpine scenery, covering around 10km of undulating terrain before a long descent to Nikšić. From there, you will continue cycling to the famous Ostrog Monastery before returning to your hotel in Nikšić for the night. (B,L,D)
Accomodation: Hotel
You will cycle from Nikšić toward the Zeta River valley, gradually descending from around 700m to Podgorica at 20m elevation. Along the way, you will pass through Danilovgrad, where you will make a stop for refreshments. You will then transfer from the small town of Virpazar on the shores of Skadar Lake. (B,L,D)
Accomodation: Hotel
We left the most beautiful ride for the end. After a short transfer (30 min), we arrive in the small town of Rijeka Crnojevića, from where we will start our bicycle trip. Even though the town has slightly less than 200 inhabitants, Rijeka Crnojevića was the capital of Montenegro in the 15th century. The town lies on the banks of the beautiful Rijeka Crnojevića River, surrounded by typical Mediterranean scenery, with the sounds of crickets and the smells of sage accompanying us along the way.
We’ll cycle from the famous viewpoint of Pavlova Strana. The view over the meandering Rijeka Crnojevića River is probably featured in almost every tourist guide about Montenegro and is one of the most iconic landscapes in the country.
From Pavlova Strana, we continue towards Virpazar, following a scenic road through the Mediterranean landscape. After reaching the small town of Virpazar, situated on the shores of Skadar Lake, we have a chance to enjoy the atmosphere of this picturesque lakeside settlement. Skadar Lake is one of the largest bird reserves in Europe and is home to the Dalmatian pelican. Straight from the town centre, waterways bordered by reed and water lily meadows lead through the lake, creating a truly unique landscape.
After a break in Virpazar, we cycle back towards Rijeka Crnojevića, following the same scenic road and enjoying the beautiful views of the surrounding limestone mountains and the lake. (B,L,D)
Accomodation: Hotel
Enjoy a final team breakfast before saying a fond farewell to Montenegro, taking a short transfer (approximtely 30mins), and boarding your flight back to the UK. (B)
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