This is long itinerary of 1.600 km, almost entirely along minor roads without great deal of traffic in which every leg is different and where a range of adventurous outdoor activities are scheduled.
We have chosen from preference panoramic routes outside classic routes taken by tourists and commercial traffic for the courageous bikers who enjoy driving in unforgettable peace and quiet, admiring the scenic views, encountering traces of ancient cultures and most authentic simplicity and warm cordiality of Serbian rural people that serve delicious home-made food.
Most days of your challenge pushes your stamina with over 100kms of cycling to the unlimited experiences combined with great moments and it is eventually where you can celebrate in simplest style with a glass of delicious "rakija" overlooking the magnificent landscape surrounding you, resting in tranquil ambiance. This tour is to breath new life into everyone gaining spectacular challenges!
Departures :10 July 2009 - 19 July 2009
17 Aug 2009 - 26 Aug 2009
1. day
Arrival to Belgrade Airport "Nikola Tesla" and warm welcome by Zoran and Davor, PANACOMP representatives, that are coordinators and professional guiders of the full route. Coach drive to Valjevo, traditional hospitality refreshment and accommodation in mountain chalets in Paune village in the heart of tranquil nature settlement. Dinner, overnight.
2. day
Early morning wake-up and bike preparation for journey start. Relatively easy ride by 15 km macadam road – earth path up to Gradac River. Breakfast at the Gradac River shore – grilled trout freshly caught from the river.After crossing the river, mountain routes heads to Lelic Monastery climbing up 7 km through the thick forest. Short brake with refreshment. Drive in total length of 10 km along good asphalt road passing steep slopes of Povlen Mountain via Mravinjci village and next 15km to attractive Pasina Ravan /"Pasha's Plateau"/ from where spreads the remarkable panoramic view to beautiful surrounding range of mountains. Moderate intensity drive by asphalt road for 5km to “Vincine Vode” point and turn right to Ken's property settled on the delightful mountain top. Short brake with refreshment in amazing property of an Ewnglish settled in Serbia.Tempting drive along 7 km long descent path through forest to Gornje Koslje village. Accommodation in rural households, dinner, overnight.
3. day
After breakfast drive by descent path to Tresnjica River Canyon that is the griffon vulture natural habitat . Extremely dynamic ride along the intensive ascent of 5 km length up to Razvojiste, one of Bobija Mountain Peaks. Brake for refreshment and enjoyment in the untouched nature. Down-hill ride along Drina River to Ljubovija passing tracks through deep forests. Route continues by asphalt road to Bajina Basta in total length of 51 km while passing fantastic scenery approaching Drina River. First 25km up-n-down hilling /continuous shifts of sharp ascends and descends/ section is followed by good asphalted road to Bajina Basta running by the Drina river . Lunch on route on the river bank. Continue ride of 30 km by total ascent of 960m to Predov Krst enjoying the most beautiful forests in Serbia surrounding the curling track. Accommodation in mountain lodge, dinner, overnight.
4. day
After traditional breakfast ride along one of the most difficult macadam and earth track combined with meadows paths in total length of 14 km to the western Tara Mountain remote villages passing through deep forests. Resting by gorgeous cliffs with magnificent views to Serbian countryside, river canyons and magic lakes. Intensive ride of 30 km with total ascent of 900m by partly asphalted road and partly mountain path along Zaovine Lake. Traditional lunch. Dynamic ride by the attractive track that passes spectacular spots of Tara mountain in total length of 39 km. First section of 15km goes by macadam road with total ascent of 500m until crossroad to Mokra Gora that is accessed in 2km by asphalted road . Accommodation in luxurious mountain cottages of “Wooden Town” traditional settlement on the top of Mecavnik Hill established by famous film director Emir Kusturica. Dinner, overnight.
5. day
After traditional breakfast, 3 hours archaic train-ride in Mokra Gora passing magnificent mountain peaks and memorable tunnels intersecting beautiful Tara mountain. Dynamic ride along gorgeous Zlatibor and Zlatar mountain ranges in total length of 50km cycling challenge to beautiful Radoinja Lake. Traditional lunch on route. Accommodation in rural households/camp on the lake shore, traditional dinner, overnight.
6. day
After traditional breakfast, bike ride by descent path to Nova Varos and van transportation to Prijepolje, the starting point of 4 hours rafting along 25km long rafting-route to Brodarevo, down the Kumanica Gorge which is excellent for raising the adrenaline level making the most exclusive joy for adventure seekers passing by the scenic Kumanica and Camil’s creeks more than 20 m high. Water jumps meandering through incredible cascades over the wild toboggans and dangerous whirls overcoming the levels of more than 1,5m from where you are totally wet and excited ! Stop-over by the river point close to Kumanica Monastery to experience the particular spiritual retreat on the spectacular rock formations. The canyon has amazing rock architecture that is narrow in parts and eventually opens out to Brodarevo plateau where the van transportation is organized up to Jabuka village. Dynamic bike-ride in total length of 11 km to Kamena Gora village, that is proclaimed the "air-spa" of amazing characteristics and beauties, passing through thick spruce forests. Accommodation in rural households, traditional dinner by fire-place, overnight.
7. day
After traditional breakfast downhill ride by descent mountain path to Nova Varos. Van transportation to Uvac Natural Reservation and bike ride through thick forests surrounded by untouched nature. Visit to the griffin vulture natural habitat at the peak overlooking magic Uvac Canyon. Traditional lunch in the household "The House on the Griffin Cliff" by friendly hosts. Intensive bike ride along the ranges of wild Golija and Javor mountains up-n-down hilling in total length of 37 km to Katici village. Accommodation in mountain chalets surrounded by deep spruce forest. Traditional dinner by fire-place, overnight.
8. day
After traditional breakfast intensive ride along gorgeous Kopaonik and Radocelo ranges by mountain earth paths in total length of 30km to Rudno village. Traditional lunch in rural household. Descent mountain path ride to Gradac Monastery and short brake with refreshment. Descent ride to the main asphalted road and van transportation to Usce. Ascent ride along the curvy asphalted road in length of 12 km up to Studenica Monastery Complex. Accommodation in Monastery dormitory. Traditional dinner., overnight.
9. day
After traditional breakfast, visit to the remarkable Studenica Monastery Complex from 12th century. Moderate intensity ride in duration of 3 hours through thick forests by mountain path up to the St.Sava ascetic cell located on the mountain cliff. Traditional lunch on route. Van transportation to Belgrade. Accommodation in hotel, farewell dinner, overnight.
10. day
After breakfast, time for leisure and packing the equipment and transfer to Belgrade Airport "Nikola Tesla" and departure flight. End of program.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
coach transportation from Belgrade Airport to Valjevo and within regions where transportation needed /Nova Varos and Prijepolje municipality, to avoid bike ride by main highways/, accommodation by exclussive rural households /double or tripple occupancy/ with facilities, meals on full-board basis as there's plenty to eat in all chosen places famous for excellent cuisine, refreshments, train ride in Mokra Gora,4 hours rafting, local experts bike guidance throughout, “farewell” festive party-dinner with drinks, departure transfer, transportation of bike packages-luggage from the starting point in Valjevo to bike-ride ending in Studenica, PANACOMP logistics
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