Slovenia: Julian Alps Traverse

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Little known outside Slovenia, the Julian Alps are the unsung mountain range of Europe. Giant limestone peaks dramatically twist their way from the lush, verdant meadows of the valleys below, creating a unique landscape that Slovenians are proud to call their own. This trip encompasses all the very best of this special mountain range, with an opportunity ...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Challenging trekking through spectacular scenery
    • An exciting ascent of Slovenia's highest peak-Triglav (optional)
    • Fun alpine atmosphere
    • Free time at Lake Bled

What's this trip about?

    Little known outside Slovenia, the Julian Alps are the unsung mountain range of Europe. Giant limestone peaks dramatically twist their way from the lush, verdant meadows of the valleys below, creating a unique landscape that Slovenians are proud to call their own. This trip encompasses all the very best of this special mountain range, with an opportunity to reach the summit of Mt. Triglav, which rewards with views to Austria, Italy and Croatia.Ascend Mt. Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak

Details

Itinerary focusActive
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBled
End CityBled

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Slovenia

Attractions

  • Alps

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • All breakfast and 5 dinners included
    • All accommodation
    • Transfer for group flights
    • Equipment hire for assent of Triglav

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Itinerary

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Flight Inclusive

Day 1 Fly to Ljubljana; transfer to lakeside town of Bled.

Fly to Ljubljana; transfer to lakeside town of Bled. Any items of luggage not needed during the trek may be left here for collection at the end of the week *Hotel Astoria or similar*

Day 2 Warm-up walk in the Karavanke Mountains.

We enjoy leisurely breakfast before our trek briefing followed by a short transfer to our warm-up walk in the Karavanke Mountains (you only need a small day pack today). Making our way around the outside of Mt Begunjscica - offering magnificent alpine views - we l...

Day 3 Transfer to Lake Bohinj and the Triglav National Park passing a traditional mountain settlement. Trek overlooking this stunning glacial lake.

Leaving Bled we drive along the shore of this picturesque lake to neighbouring Lake Bohinj - and the Triglav National Park from where we start our trek. For the next five days we are away from roads and civilization, carrying our lightweight gear and Triglav safet...

Day 4 Walk through valley of the Seven Triglav Lakes, heading towards the more rocky terrain of Hribarice.

Leaving the hut we walk towards the start of the Seven Triglav Lakes Valley. These lakes are the source of Lake Bohinj and the Sava River, which runs into the Danube at Belgrade. Carved by the Triglav glacier, each lake has a unique feature of its own, be it shape...

Day 5 Trek through the heart of the Julian Alps followed by our Triglav summit attempt (weather dependent).

We are now in the heart of the Julian Alps with a rugged limestone, moonlike landscape. The Triglav Mountain dominates the skyline and takes on different appearances as we approach. An excellent days walking takes us across high mountain passes and along spectacul...

Day 6 Follow mountain trails offering panoramas of the whole Julian Alps before arriving on Pokljuka Plateau and Blejska Koca (1630m).

From Triglavski Dom we descend to Vodnikov Dom (1817m) a picturesque hut standing 200m above the Velo Polje field and framed by the Tosc cliffs. We may continue further on to Blejska Koca Hut (1630m), with its high mountain meadow under the ridge. Our choice of hut will depend on which day we make our ascent of Triglav. *Mountain Hut*

Day 7 Final day trekking east along ridge towards the peak of Brda (2009m). Transfer back to Bled, with time to stroll around the picturesque lake.

Our destination today is Brda, a fine viewpoint situated on the far end of a lower ridge across the valley from Triglav. At 2009m we have splendid views back across to where we have trekked, as well as 1000m down into Krma valley, across to Bled and the rich pine ...

Day 8 Transfer to Ljubljana; fly to London.

Free time to rest and enjoy the lakeside town. Optional activities on the lakes and rivers are easy to arrange locally. Transfer to airport. * *

Land Only

Day 1 Start Bled

Join the group at our hotel in the lakeside town of Bled. Any items of luggage not needed during the trek may be left here for collection at the end of the week. *Hotel Astoria or similar*

Day 2 Warm-up walk in the Karavanke Mountains.

We enjoy leisurely breakfast before our trek briefing followed by a short transfer to our warm-up walk in the Karavanke Mountains (you only need a small day pack today). Making our way around the outside of Mt Begunjscica - offering magnificent alpine views - we l...

Day 3 Transfer to Lake Bohinj and the Triglav National Park passing a traditional mountain settlement. Trek overlooking this stunning glacial lake.

Leaving Bled we drive along the shore of this picturesque lake to neighbouring Lake Bohinj - and the Triglav National Park from where we start our trek. For the next five days we are away from roads and civilization, carrying our lightweight gear and Triglav safet...

Day 4 Walk through valley of the Seven Triglav Lakes, heading towards the more rocky terrain of Hribarice.

Leaving the hut we walk towards the start of the Seven Triglav Lakes Valley. These lakes are the source of Lake Bohinj and the Sava River, which runs into the Danube at Belgrade. Carved by the Triglav glacier, each lake has a unique feature of its own, be it shape...

Day 5 Trek through the heart of the Julian Alps followed by our Triglav summit attempt (weather dependent).

We are now in the heart of the Julian Alps with a rugged limestone, moonlike landscape. The Triglav Mountain dominates the skyline and takes on different appearances as we approach. An excellent days walking takes us across high mountain passes and along spectacul...

Day 6 Follow mountain trails offering panoramas of the whole Julian Alps before arriving on Pokljuka Plateau and Blejska Koca (1630m).

From Triglavski Dom we descend to Vodnikov Dom (1817m) a picturesque hut standing 200m above the Velo Polje field and framed by the Tosc cliffs. We may continue further on to Blejska Koca Hut (1630m), with its high mountain meadow under the ridge. Our choice of hut will depend on which day we make our ascent of Triglav. *Mountain Hut*

Day 7 Final day trekking east along ridge towards the peak of Brda (2009m). Transfer back to Bled, with time to stroll around the picturesque lake.

Our destination today is Brda, a fine viewpoint situated on the far end of a lower ridge across the valley from Triglav. At 2009m we have splendid views back across to where we have trekked, as well as 1000m down into Krma valley, across to Bled and the rich pine ...

Day 8 End Bled.

Free time to rest and enjoy the lakeside town. Optional activities on the lakes and rivers are easy to arrange locally. * *

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Accommodation

2 nights hotel with en suite rooms in Bled and 5 nights in manned mountain huts with shared facilities 6 days point-to-point walking 5 days light backpacking Altitude maximum 2864m, average 2000m,
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The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

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You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the lead name or your travel agent must be received at our offices. 

Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation charges as follows (see also the exceptions below): 

  • More than 42 days - No cancellation fee. Deposit can be transferred to a new booking departing within 2 years of date of travel of original booking. Any remaining balance will be refundedThis excludes all non-refundable costs as set out in clause 4 above (for example international and domestic flights and local services).
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Exodus reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants ,logistical problems, a Force Majeure Event (as defined in Section 8), or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of Exodus’s liability without any further obligation on Exodus’s part. Exodus is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses.

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Meals Included
Dinner: Whilst trekking we include dinner and breakfast in the huts. Hut breakfasts are usually made up of: bread, jam, cheese with tea, coffee etc. Lunches are not included and can be bought en route in the mountain huts we pass each day. On some days we will buy packed lunch and eat out in the mountains, other days we will stop for hot meals in local restaurants. On the first day after walking we'll visit a local supermarket and stock up on snacks for the five days. Dinner is usually two courses consisting of traditional Slovenian alpine food (for example - goulash, spaghetti, or alpine stew followed by fruit, pudding, strudel or pancakes). For vegetarians there is a little less variety, vegans even more so, but this shouldn't lead to anyone going hungry. Please inform sales at the time of booking if you have any dietary requirements.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
3 nights hotel with en suite rooms in Bled and 4 nights in manned mountain huts with shared facilities 6 days point-to-point walking Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Min age 18 yrs Altitude maximum 2864m, (2515m if not climbing Triglav) average 2000m.  Travel by private minibus
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