Everest of elevation: bikepacking in Slovenia

The western Slovenian Alps dazzle visitors with breathless views, solitary moments and sensational natural beauty, writes Dave Hall

A male mountainbiker is climbing on a paved road towards the scenic church of Dreznica, a small village nearby the town of Kobarid in the western part of Slovenia.

“What did you do on your holiday?”

“I slept rough for eight days and climbed the height of Everest on a bike.” Not likely to entice the average holidaymaker —– but if you’re reading this, you’re probably not one of those. But you may be interested in a bikepacking, bivvying tour of the western Slovenian Alps.