The Destination
One of Europe's least discovered cycling destinations.
The Rhodope Mountains offer something increasingly rare in Europe. Long climbs. Smooth asphalt. Minimal traffic. Every route is designed for cyclists who enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Every day brings a different challenge, a different view and a different story.
Beyond the Roads
The Rhodopes are unlike any other mountain range in Europe. According to legend, this is the land of Orpheus — the mythical musician whose songs could move mountains. Whether the stories are true or not almost doesn't matter. There is a quietness here, a sense of timelessness, that riders feel from the first climb. Ancient forests, hidden villages, mountain traditions and roads that seem untouched by time. The Rhodopes are not just a place you ride through. They are a place you remember.
Why the Rhodopes
Roads so quiet you forget cars exist. Climb after climb without a single overtake.
Smooth, well-maintained mountain roads — the surface cyclists travel across Europe to find.
While the Med melts at 38°C, the high Rhodopes ride at a perfect 22–28°C.
Stone houses, slow coffee, real Bulgaria. No tourist menus, no crowds.
Long, steady, beautifully graded ascents — climbs measured in tens of kilometres.
Endless pine forests, ridgelines and silence. Europe before it got discovered.
The Riding
Long, uninterrupted climbs with minimal traffic. Every route handpicked for the feeling of being completely present on the bike.
Riding day 1
The opener. Three signature climbs through Smolyan, Smilyan and Rudozem — a true introduction to the Rhodope Mountains and the rhythm of the roads.
Ride time 5:30 – 6:00 · Three signature climbs through Smolyan, Smilyan and Rudozem
Riding day 2
A lighter day focused on rhythm, scenery and enjoying the quieter roads of the Rhodopes — still a real mountain ride, but with more space to absorb the landscape.
Ride time 3:00 – 3:30 · A lighter day focused on rhythm, scenery and the quieter roads
Riding day 3
QUEEN STAGEThe biggest challenge of the camp. Long climbs, high mountain roads and unforgettable views — the kind of day that becomes a story long after the ride is over.
Ride time 5:45 – 6:30 · Long climbs, high mountain roads and unforgettable views
Ride Them Yourself
Where the journey begins.
29 July – 2 August 2026
4 nights · 3 riding days · 12 riders max
From €1,490
€999
Peak season. Peak form.
26 August – 30 August 2026
4 nights · 3 riding days · 12 riders max
From €1,490
€999
The mountains change colour.
2 September – 6 September 2026
4 nights · 3 riding days · 12 riders max
From €1,490
€999
The grand finale of the Founding Season.
16 September – 20 September 2026
4 nights · 3 riding days · 12 riders max
From €1,490
€999
Founding Season 2026 — First-Mover Pricing.
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