MODERATE TO CHALLENGING HIKING
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ITINERARY DAY 1: KRANJSKA GORA Travel to Kranjska Gora from Ljubljana. Kransjka Gora is the Julian Alps’ most charming village, exuding a serenity that makes the visitor feel immediately at home. Overnight in a family run, centrally located hotel considered the most comfortable in town. DAY 2: KRANJSKA GORA This part of the Julian Alps is often described as Europe’s Yosemite. Hike out of Kranjska Gora to Pec, a high point on a ridge where the borders of Italy, Austria and Slovenia meet nearby. Return to Kranjska Gora by van or foot. Distance: 9 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 2100 ft. DAY 3: KRANJSKA GORA TO TRENTA Climb into the Tamar Valley. Ascend steeply to Sleme, a beautiful summit high above the valley. Transfer to Trenta and a comfortable guest house. Tonight we’ll rest in the heart of the Triglav National Park. Distance: 7 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 3000 ft.
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DAY 4: TRENTA TO ZASAVSKA KOČA Leave Trenta and ascend the Geology Path and an old World War I military road up the Trebiska Valley to Čez Dol. Leave the timberline and switchback to the top of the ridge not far from the Triglav summit. On the apex of the ridge is our hut, the Zasavska Koča, offering views over the Valley of the Seven Lakes. Distance: 6 miles. Elevation gain: 4700 ft. DAY 5: ZASAVSKA KOČA TO DOM NA KOMNI Begin a truly unique day by descending the Valley of the Seven Lakes to the Seven Lakes Hut. From here enjoy an undulating traverse through rocky terrain and, in a gnome-like forest, to the Dom na Komni, our second and final hut of the trek. Upon arrival we catch the first glimpse of Lake Bohinj, one of Slovenia’s most stunning natural features. Distance: 9 miles. Elevation gain/loss: up to 1000/1500 ft. DAY 6: DOM NA KOMNI TO UKANC Enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain views of the Julian Alps, including the magnificent peaks Vogel and Krn. A short but steep descent through karst topography and sink holes delivers us to a conveniently situated cable car for a ride down to Ukanc on the shores of Lake Bohinj. Distance: 9 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 2000/600 ft. DAY 7: UKANC The final hike begins with a boat ride across Lake Bohinj to the tiny village of Stara Fužina. Ascend through farm roads and meadows to the Kosijev Dom for lunch with great views of our previous trails, as well as the lake below. Distance: 8 miles. Elevation gain/loss: 2000 ft. DAY 8: DEPART
DATES & PRICING GUIDED TOUR*
June 25 – July 2 Price: $3,370 (single +$420)
Minimum of two people required to run this tour.
PRIVATE GUIDED*
Late June – September Price: $4,385† (single +$460) †Price based on a group of four.
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Late June – September Price: $1,975 (single +$405)
DETAILS
• 7 nights, 8 days • 5 nights charming hotels and country inns plus 2 nights mountain huts. • Breakfast and dinner daily. • Gateway: Ljubljana
AUSTRIA Kranjska Gora
ITALY Mangart
Škrlatica
Jalovec
Razor
SLOVENIA
Triglav
Trenta
Zasavska KoČa Hut Triglav National Park
Dom na Komni Hut
Ukanc
Stara Fužina Lake Bohinj
Krn Vogel *All ground transportation included during tour. Luggage transfer daily except at mountain huts. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hikers’ abilities.
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