Climbing Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s Highest Mountain

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) Q - How do I join a group to climb Mount Triglav with a guide? From mid-June till the end of September, you can join a group to climb Mt Triglav two times per week, on Sundays/Mondays and Wednesdays/Thursdays. The ascent for the group tours is via the Krma Valley and lasts 2 days. Here are the open group dates for the summer of 2022: - June: 19-20, 22-23, 26-27, 29-30 - July: 3-4, 6-7, 10-11, 13-14, 17-18, 20-21, 24-25, 27-28, 31-1 - August: 3-4, 7-8, 10-11, 14-15, 17-18, 21-22, 24-25, 28-29, 31-1 - September: 4-5, 7-8, 11-12, 14-15, 18-19, 21-22, 25-26, 28-29 Q - What experience do I need to climb Mount Triglav? The Mount Triglav climb is considered an intermediate-level ascent. It’s not very technical, but it has some steep and exposed sections in the last stretch that requires the use of a rope. It’s important that you have a good physical condition and no fear of heights. You should also be able to walk up to 6 hours straight. Q - How much does it cost to climb Mt Triglav with a guide and what does it include? The price to climb Triglav with a guide will vary depending on whether you join a group (275€ pp) or decide on a private guiding option (with a maximum of 4 participants), you can find the prices detailed in the price section. Generally, joining a group is a great option for solo travelers and small groups of two or three people as it is cheaper and you get to share the adventure with other climbers. Private options are great if you would like a more personalized experience or if you are already traveling in your own group. Winter climbs can only be privately guided. The price to climb Mt Triglav includes the guiding service, the via ferrata equipment (harness and helmet) and the transportation from/to Bled or nearby before and after the climb. It doesn't include the ½ board in the hut which costs 50€ per person. Q - How long does it take to climb Mt Triglav? The standard ascent (from the Krma Valley) lasts 2 days. On day 1, you’ll hike between 5 to 7 hours. The altitude gain is 1500 meters. On day 2, you’ll hike between 3 to 5 hours from the hut (Triglavski dom) to the top and back. Then, you’ll hike around 4 hours from the hut to the start of the hike in the valley. The ascent starts around 8 am on the first day and finishes at around 4 pm on the second day. Q - What equipment do I need to take with me to climb Mt Triglav? This equipment list will help you while packing for the ascent of Mt Triglav. You don’t need to have everything on the list. Technical equipment (helmet and harness) is provided. The list is a harness, helmet, headlamp, warm clothing (fleece, etc.), waterproof jacket and trousers, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, shoes, poles, backpack (30 L), water bottle, medicine prescribed by your doctor, camera, energy bars, chocolates, other food for during the climb. Q - What happens if we get bad weather or the conditions aren’t right on the days of the ascent? If the weather is bad, or the conditions aren’t adequate to carry out the climb safely, then you can choose an alternative climb or change the date of your ascent. If these options don’t suit you, then you will get a partial refund minus the fees.

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