VELOVIA
HIGH SUMMER EPIC — riding the Rhodope Mountains

26 August – 30 August 2026

HIGH SUMMER EPIC

Peak season. Peak form.

4 nights

Private room

3 rides

Guided stages

299 km

Total distance

6,088 m+

Elevation gain

Max 12

Riders

Daily

Recovery massage

Resident

Private chef

From €999

All-inclusive

Late August, when your season's fitness peaks and the mountains are at their warmest. The same epic routes ridden at the height of summer — perfect asphalt under deep-blue skies, and cool Rhodope evenings made for recovery.

All-Inclusive

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Your Stay

  • 4 nights in a luxury mountain villa

  • Private room, single occupancy

  • Chef-prepared breakfast & dinner

  • Coffee, snacks & recovery nutrition

On the Bike

  • 3 guided rides on handpicked routes

  • Support van behind the group

  • Mechanic & daily bike care

  • Route briefing every morning

Recovery

  • Daily recovery massage

    Focused recovery after every ride

  • Sauna after every ride

  • Recovery lounge & terrace

And More

  • Professional photos & videos

  • Welcome kit: jersey, bottle, aero socks

  • Sports insurance

  • Carbon bike rental available

    Optional extra

Day by Day

THE PROGRAMME

HIGH SUMMER EPIC — arrival at the villa

Day 1

Arrival & Welcome

Arrive at the villa, settle into your private room and meet the group. Bike fitting and kit handover, a short route briefing for the days ahead — and the first dinner around the shared table, prepared by our chef.

HIGH SUMMER EPIC — Hilly Stage

Day 2

Hilly Stage

The opener. Three signature climbs through Smolyan, Smilyan and Rudozem let you find your rhythm and feel what the Rhodopes are about. Back at the villa: sauna, your first recovery massage and dinner with the group.

110 km

Distance

2,342 m+

Climbing

5:30 – 6:00

Ride time

Three signature climbs through Smolyan, Smilyan and Rudozem

HIGH SUMMER EPIC — Coffee Ride

Day 3

Coffee Ride

A lighter day, focused on rhythm and scenery. Over 75 kilometres on the quieter roads of the Rhodopes, with the support van behind the group and the massage table waiting when you are done.

75 km

Distance

1,463 m+

Climbing

3:00 – 3:30

Ride time

A lighter day focused on rhythm, scenery and the quieter roads

HIGH SUMMER EPIC — Queen Stage

Day 4

QUEEN STAGE

Queen Stage

The biggest challenge of the camp — 114 kilometres and 2,283 metres of climbing over long climbs and high mountain roads, before the closing dinner, the one that tends to run late into the evening.

114 km

Distance

2,283 m+

Climbing

5:45 – 6:30

Ride time

Long climbs, high mountain roads and unforgettable views

HIGH SUMMER EPIC — departure

Day 5

Departure

A slow breakfast, recovery and goodbyes. Equipment returns, transfer to the airport — and a group of riders who arrived as strangers leaving as friends.

The Riding

STAGES OVERVIEW

StageRouteDifficultyDistanceClimbingRide time
Day 2Hilly StageHard110 km2,342 m+5:30 – 6:00
Day 3Coffee RideModerate75 km1,463 m+3:00 – 3:30
Day 4Queen StageEpic114 km2,283 m+5:45 – 6:30
Total299 km6,088 m+14:15 – 15:30

Dates & Prices

HIGH SUMMER EPIC · 26 August – 30 August 2026

Founding Season 2026. Limited availability.

EditionAvailabilityPrice
Founder's Edition 2026Save €491Founding Season 2026 · Limited availability€1,490€999
Regular priceReference price€1,490

All prices per person · All-inclusive. Only 12 places per camp.

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Private Room

Recommended

€999per rider

The complete VELOVIA experience. Each rider enjoys a private room and full access to all camp services.

  • Private room at Villa Gora
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Professional ride guiding
  • Support van on all routes
  • Mechanical assistance
  • Daily recovery massage
  • Professional photography & videography
  • Sports insurance
  • VELOVIA Welcome Package (jersey, aero socks, water bottle)
  • Access to sauna and outdoor jacuzzi

Rider + Companion

€1,390per couple

One rides, one enjoys. The companion benefits from full hospitality while the rider has everything included.

For the rider

  • All services in the Private Room package

For the companion

  • 4 nights at Villa Gora
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Sauna and outdoor jacuzzi
  • Group dinners and social activities
  • Access to all common areas

Shared Room

€799per rider

Ideal for couples sharing accommodation. Room with one double bed. 20% discount applied.

  • Same inclusions as the Private Room package

Default accommodation: Private room is included by default for all VELOVIA riders. Shared accommodation is an optional choice for couples or guests who wish to share a room and benefit from a 20% discount.

Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The camps are built for avid road cyclists who ride regularly. Daily distances are 75–114 km with 1,463–2,342 m of climbing, ridden at a conversational group pace with regroup points on every climb. If you ride 100+ km weeks at home, you will enjoy every day. See the Fitness & the Rides page for details.

26 August – 30 August 2026

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Only 12 places per camp. Founding Season 2026. Limited availability.

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