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
The first VELOVIA camp ever — the founding ride of the Founding Season. High summer in the Rhodopes: warm days, cool mountain air, long evenings on the terrace. Five days of discovering roads that most cyclists will never find, with the founding group of twelve riders.
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
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.
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
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
Day 4
QUEEN STAGEQueen 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
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
| Stage | Route | Difficulty | Distance | Climbing | Ride time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Hilly Stage | Hard | 110 km | 2,342 m+ | 5:30 – 6:00 |
| Day 3 | Coffee Ride | Moderate | 75 km | 1,463 m+ | 3:00 – 3:30 |
| Day 4 | Queen Stage | Epic | 114 km | 2,283 m+ | 5:45 – 6:30 |
| Total | 299 km | 6,088 m+ | 14:15 – 15:30 | ||
Dates & Prices
RHODOPE EXPLORER · 29 July – 2 August 2026
Founding Season 2026. Limited availability.
| Edition | Availability | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Founder's Edition 2026Save €491 | Founding Season 2026 · Limited availability | €1,490€999 |
| Regular price | Reference price | €1,490 |
All prices per person · All-inclusive. Only 12 places per camp.
APPLY ✍️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.
29 July – 2 August 2026
APPLY FOR RHODOPE EXPLORER
Only 12 places per camp. Founding Season 2026. Limited availability.
