Mount Triglav guided winter climb

Join a certified guide from the Mitja Šorn team for a 1 or 2-day climbing trip to Mount Triglav during winter and live an amazing experience.

Private

Alps

2 Days

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec

Fit

Beginner

Highlights

Ascend Mount Triglav during the winter.
Visit the Triglavski dom mountain hut.

Description

I invite you to a winter climbing trip to the highest peak in Slovenia: Mount Triglav, at 2864 m.

Inside a beautiful national park in the Julian Alps, Triglav can be climbed all year round. This time, I propose an exciting winter ascent, starting from the Krma valley.

Just below the top of Mt Triglav there's a mountain hut: Triglavski dom. This place is a great destination for ski touring, so this program may be interesting for skiers as well.

Triglav in winter is a technical mountain. The ground is exposed and we'll be climbing snow slopes up to 50°. The climb is done with crampons on our feet and one ice axe.During the winter conditions may change a lot. We usually don't have via ferrata to reach the top of the mountain as we do in other seasons. Maybe in early January, some cable might still be out of the snow, making the climb a bit easier. But it might be covered with snow completely.If you are in an exceptional physical condition (level 5, from 1 to 5), you can climb this peak in just one day. However, 2 days is the recommended length for this trip. Remember that in winter we often have to do more than 2000 vertical meters to get to the top, so to do it in a short winter day you really have to be super fit.

The hut is available during winter (actually it works all year long), although the rooms are not heated.

As regards the necessary gear, at the bottom of this description you can find a list of the recommended equipment you should bring. Please remember that high hiking boots and warm clothing are essential for the winter ascent of Mt Triglav. During the ascent, you will also need to use crampons and ice axe but I will provide them.

You can also check the summer program I offer to the summit of Slovenia. And please contact me if you want to join me for this winter adventure in Mount Triglav. I will be happy to take you there!

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

A minimum of 2 guests is required. If you happen to stay alone doing the climb on the requested date, there is a 200€ surcharge.

Details

Accommodation

Triglavski dom. The hut is open all year long, but the rooms are not heated. Full service in the hut (food, drinks, room) is around 50€ per person.

More info

In case you want to climb Mount Triglav in 1 day, the prices are: 1 person: 350 euros. 2 people: 250 euros each.

Equipment List:

Harness (provided by me);
Helmet (provided by me);
Via ferrata kit (provided by me);
Headlamp;
Warm clothing (fleece…);
Waterproof jacket and trousers (depending on the weather forecast);
Hand gloves (it can snow on the mountain in August as well);
Sun glasses, hat and sun cream (high factor);
Shoes (high hiking boots recommended);
Poles;
Backpack (30L);
Water bottle;
Medicine prescribed by your doctor;
Camera;
Energy bars, chocolates, other food for the climb (the longest stretch without huts is 5 hours long. You can get warm food at the huts, so don’t exaggerate with snacks);
Alpine club membership card (if you are a member you get some discount on sleeping, if not don’t worry about it);
Crampons and ice axe will be needed in case there is snow on the last section of the climb.

All the equipment from the list can be packed in a 30-liter backpack. Keep in mind that the lighter the backpack is, the easier and more enjoyable your hike will be.

Meeting point

We can organize the transfer from Ljubljana airport to Bled, where you'll find several accommodation options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?

When is it the best time to climb Mt Triglav during the winter?

How will accommodation and meals be handled on the mountain?

What happens if the weather gets too bad to climb Triglav safely?

About the guide

-Mitja

4.85

(211)

Mountain Guide

I am a UIAGM mountain guide, ski instructor and sports teacher and the current president of the Slovenian Mountain Guide Association.

I am still the only guide who can make a living working exclusively in Slovenia. I climb Triglav more than 25 times per year, which means I have climbed the most famous peak in my country over 200 times.

If you want to climb or ski in Slovenian mountains I am the right choice. I guide via ferrata, rock climbing, snow climbing, ice climbing, hikes, heliski, freeride skiing and ski touring.

Slovenia has good options for all of these activities, so you are welcome to take a look at my trips and find something for yourself. If you don't find anything let me know and I will see if I can help you!

I speak English. Ich sprache auch ein bischen Deutsch. Parla anche un pocho Italiano e abla tambien un po Espanol.

If I am not available to guide you, one of the super experienced guides in my team - Rok, Peter, Grega or Igor - will be your guide.

Languages

Slovenian | Italian | German | English

Certificates

ZGVS | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA

What people are saying about this trip

barbara wattenbach

4.00

May, 2023

Too much snow and avalanche risk cancelled the climb to the top of Mt Triglav. However, Mitja Sorn Guiding Team provided alternate hiking and climbing options, which were challenging, exciting and safe.

Philipp Blank

5.00

February, 2023

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Florian Dirnberger

2.00

December, 2022

Disliked this tour. And don't like the way the guys/guides are communicating.

Nick Arnott-Steel

5.00

December, 2022

I had a great time climbing Mt Triglav with Urôs. It’s definitely been a climbing highlight for me, so I can recommend him and the company he works for. If you’re wanting a safe, well organised and friendly service, I don’t think you can look past these guys. I’d happily use Mitja and Urôs again.

Matthew Daly

5.00

November, 2022

Great service from both Explore-Share and Mitja Sorn Guiding Team. Mita introduced me to my Guide Uros who kept me up to date and informed about the climbing situation due to weather. Due to limited availability of time and good weather, we opted for a day climb. It was a very long day, but thoroughly enjoyable despite the limited views. Uros was very knowledgeable of Triglav and the national park and we had some great conversations. A fantastic experience and totally recommend Mitja and his guiding team. Thank you!

Tom Gagnebet

5.00

May, 2022

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Tom Gagnebet

5.00

May, 2022

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Michael Østergaard

5.00

March, 2022

Exceeded all expectations! Would recommend both the platform, the mountain and the guides to anyone!

Wenbo Wu

5.00

March, 2022

Long story in short: Great

Mattias Gunnarsson

5.00

February, 2022

Fantastic experience climbing Mount Triglav with outstanding mountain guide Mitja Sorn. It was my first winter ascent and ski touring experience but Mitja made it an enjoyable experience despite challenging conditions with strong winds and freezing temperatures. He knows these mountains like his own back pocket and is able to maximize the experience without taking undue risks. Truly a great experience.

Teemu Laaksonen

5.00

February, 2022

Hello! Super nice trip, We’re lucky with weather, sun, only little wind. Mitja was really good guide, teaching stuff & feeled really secure. I really recomend this tour if you are interested in to come out of comfort zone and have some experience I'n winter hiking already. Cool Trip!!! Teemu & Leon

Mana Mohebbi

5.00

January, 2022

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Richard Jacob

5.00

January, 2022

Martin was an excellent guide, very friendly and knowledgeable, who recognised the clients capabilities and adjust the course Accordingly. I would highly recommend him and look forward to booking my next climb. Well done Martin 👏

Vit Papousek

5.00

November, 2021

We had a fantastic climb with Mitja. He is a great guide - we felt 100% safe - but and he is a good companion too. The climb itself was magnificent, also thanks to our luck with weather - good timing is essential. We caught a sunny day with a perfect snow on a weekday in November, and had the summit all for ourselves.

David

5.00

February, 2020

I had a fantastic time on this climb; it was pushing my limits but I felt well looked after by Marco, who was professional and friendly throughout the trip. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.