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Mountain Climbing in the Vrata Valley

Climb the heights of the rugged Slovenian wilderness

Running towards the iconic Mount Triglav like a giant rocky vein is the Vrata Valley, which runs into the northern wall of the country’s highest mountain. The area hosts spectacular scenery and top quality climbing. To access the best of the Slovenian wilderness then head towards Vrata Valley. Visit during the summer months between June and August for ideal mountain climbing conditions.
 
 
 
 
 

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What people are saying about these trips

Bjorn Dedrie

5.00

July, 2022

Triglav private guided climbing tours

We climbed Triglav mountain with our kids of 11 and 14 years old. Our guide turned out to be Blaz and this couldn't have been better. Such as nice normal guy with so much experience. It was fun with him, lots of info and it felt really safe so we could relax and enjoy the climb and descent. Explore -share was a good way to get in contact with the professionals we needed on this trip.

Lilli Rosanna Silander

5.00

July, 2022

1-day climbing trip to Mt Triglav

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Leo Dolan

5.00

October, 2021

Triglav private guided climbing tours

We had a great climb with the guide Matija. He was excellent in every way. Matija was very informative, friendly, safe and is clearly an excellent Alpinist. He was also very engaging and great at general conversation. We really can give him our highest recommendations. thanks to ES for a great tour.

Jeroen Van Overloop

4.00

August, 2021

1-day climbing trip to Mt Triglav

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Ander

5.00

February, 2020

Winter climb of Triglav north wall

We couldn't do the north wall of Triglav due to adverse weather conditions. So we did the Triglav winter climb through the normal route.

Bruce Chisholm

5.00

September, 2019

1-day private ascent to Mount Triglav

Grega is a very professional and knowledgeable guide who facilitated a wonderful adventure and memory for me.I would thoroughly recommend both Grega and the 1 day trip if you have a high level of fitness.

Renata Klita

5.00

August, 2019

Triglav private guided climbing tours

I find it a bit awkward that all correspondence goes through a third party as it is less efficient. Once I had a guide’s email it all went smoothly

Judit Sandquist

2.00

July, 2019

Triglav private guided climbing tours

To be frank we didn't really got what we wanted. We got Igor as a guide but he acted more of a babysitter rather than a true guide for us. The climb up to Triglav is not safe and we wanted a guide to ease the planning bc we didn't have enough time to prepare, and maximize safety while keeping our wishes in focus. We are not the easiest folks to guide as we are used to do stuff on our own. The guide does a good job if your only concern is safety and you're willing to blind trust people and not asking questions. He will drag you to the top and back. One big mistake he did, he never asked what we expected he never gave directions, or explanations, we only got to follow instructions and got short answers when we asked. We needed to challenge him at the end to get what we wanted and then he wasn't happy about it. We understand why, but we needed something else than we got until that point. The other thing is that we had an unfriendly guide in a hurry on the way down from the hut, day2. For us that hike would have been better without him. When it's said he did everything he was expected to do by himself fine (apart from day2), nice service at the hut and otherwise.

Rhodes-Dawber family

5.00

July, 2019

Mount Triglav 2-day private climb

A fantastic trip, with an extremely professional mountain guide. Made us feel very welcome in his back yard, with excellent attention to both safety and enjoyment.

John Caswell

5.00

July, 2019

Triglav private guided climbing tours

One of the best organised trips I have been on. Mitja was very experienced and nothing was too much trouble for him. Responses to emails/texts were very prompt.

Javier Sanchez

5.00

June, 2019

Triglav private guided climbing tours

Great experience and great professional guide.

Dennis Van der Vorst

5.00

June, 2019

Triglav private guided climbing tours

Great guide, great weather and thus a wonderful experience! Thanks Luka :)

Taylor Effenberger

5.00

October, 2018

Triglav private guided climbing tours

Mitja was the man, so friendly and experienced. We wouldn't have been able to do the climb without him, he provided all gear and had endless tips and great stories about Slovenia and the mountain. This was for sure one of the top highlights of our 13 day honeymoon in Slovenia! -Taylor and Pete (New Jersey, USA)

Lies Peeters

5.00

August, 2018

Triglav private guided climbing tours

We enjoyed it a lot! It was really amazing and we were overwhelmed with the views. The guides Igor and Rok were really good, trustworthy and relaxed and easy-going. They told a lot about the nature and environment. Besides this they took good care of the group. We had a great time! Thank you so much for this experience! Best, Lies and Anne

Julie Pogorelc

5.00

July, 2018

Triglav private guided climbing tours

We absolutely loved our climb up Triglav! It was one of the most amazing things I've ever done. Miha was an outstanding guide, we couldn't have done it without him. He was funny, encouraging and very knowledgeable of the mountain and climbing. It was a wonderful experience and we would definitely do it again!

Lonneke Visser

5.00

July, 2018

1-day climbing trip to Mt Triglav

Matevz was the best guide! He is a really nice and easy going dude. We had a lot of fun going up and he knew how to motivate us when we needed it. All together he was a very chilled an relaxed guide. We could not have wished for more.

Stephani Seymour

5.00

July, 2018

1-day climbing trip to Mt Triglav

Our hike was great! Thank you!

Liam McGarry

5.00

October, 2017

Triglav private guided climbing tours

Klemen is an excellent guide, with an intuitive feel for the mountains. He speaks several languages and his skills and experience are second to none. He first climbed Triglav when he was 7 and has over 40 years experience in Mountains, including 15 years in Mountain Rescue. You could not be in sounder, safer or better hands. Klemen brought my wife and I up Triglav in one day, we stayed the night in the Kredarica hut and went down the next morning. We’re not experienced climbers but are reasonably fit. Many people had told us that it was too windy, too cold to go up the mountain. Because of this, we wanted an experienced guide. Unless you’re a very experienced climber, I wouldn’t recommend going beyond the hut in any weather. It is exciting, scary at times and challenging… but it is so incredibly worth it, without a doubt the highlight of our holiday and year. We learned so much and have amazing memories! Klemen emailed us in advance to check we had the right gear and met us in Mojstrana (we had a rental car and it was easy to find & leave the car). He provided us with crampons, because he sensed they would be useful in the conditions. Many people didn’t have them, but we were very grateful we did. This is just one example of how well he understood the Mountain and how extra prepared he was. He brought us up quickly through the forests and highlighted the best place to get water and take photographs. He suggested when to add layers, and taught us many tips for walking, hiking and scrambling. At the hut, he acted as translator, ensured we got food and that my wife and I had a room to ourselves. Klemen brought us up the Triglav late afternoon, he ensured we had the right gear and tied rope round us and made sure we had the crampons on right. We had a harness on but didn’t use in the end, as we didn’t need to and we moved quicker without it. He kept pushing us, which was a good thing and took some photos along the way to help us remember the occasion. He would teach us the right way to do things, and ensured even we we felt challenged we were always safe. After descending, which is tricky too for novices, he went back to make sure people still on the mountain got down safe as it was getting dark. Klemen is fit, and will be able to match any pace you can go. He’s happy to answer questions and can alter the route as required (we went down the mule route for parts to avoid scrambling sections). On the morning, when we saw people climbing up Triglav we noted how the conditions were different and how tricky it would have been to pass other groups. We were very glad to have climbed it the day before, plus it made the evening a lot more relaxing and allowed a few celebratory beers. Klemen even brought us for tea/coffee after we got to the bottom and had lent me mountain boots as well as providing tape, after I had got blisters from walking. Unless you’re familiar with climbing Triglav, I would definitely recommend a guide. You get so much more out of it, learning and adventure wise, but mostly safety wise. Talking to Klemen you realise how experienced he is in terms of climbing, how much he loves the mountains, how he’s taught his kids climbing and skiing, and how well he is respected. Klemen knows many mountains well, especially the Alps (climbed Mount Blanc over 60 times). Triglav is spectacular, and we’d definitely recommend getting a guide and there’s no better guide than Klemen. ps we looked at a few providers, and Explore Share were not only best value (price wise) but they were also great at keeping in touch and re-assuring us that we could make it to the top. A great service. Thanks

Zuzana Ježíková

5.00

October, 2017

1-day climbing trip to Mt Triglav

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Björn Torell

5.00

July, 2017

Triglav private guided climbing tours

We were four guys and enjoyed the trip very much. Beautiful scenery and the guide took good care of us and we felt safe all the way to the top and back.


 

There are many reasons for choosing Mountain Climbing in Vrata Valley

The Vrata Valley runs along the north of the Julian Alps between the village of Moistrana in the far northwest of Slovenia to the foothills of the north wall of Mount Triglav, the highest peak in the whole country and a strong symbol of the Slovenia. Vrata Valley translated as Door Valley, and is the closest stepping stone towards sublime wilderness.

 

Good to know:

Currency

Euro

Country code

+386

Language

Slovene

Best time to visit

Visit during the summer months between June and August for ideal mountain climbing conditions

What's the weather like?

The region receives a mild and pleasant climate during the summer months, with a daytime average of around 20 degrees Celsius

More info about Mountain Climbing in Vrata Valley:

Located in the heart of the Julian Alps is the Vrata Valley, which literally translates as Door Valley, offering a clear view as to its ideal proximity to Slovenia’s wilderness. It leads directly to the northern wall of Mount Triglav, the highest mountain in the country

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