Triglav National Park, 3 days snowshoeing in Slovenia
Join a local certified guide on an unforgettable 3-day winter adventure in the Triglav National Park. Enjoy snowshoeing in Slovenia and discover its shady forests, snow-covered valleys, and crystalline lakes on an exhilarating nature immersion.
Private
Julian Alps
3 Days
Jan - Apr, Dec
High
Highlights
* Enjoy a 3-day snowshoeing adventure in the beautiful Slovenian wilderness.
* Join a local guide to discover some of the top spots in the Julian Alps.
* Be amazed by the forests, valleys and waterfalls of Triglav National Park.
* Spend the night in cozy local mountain huts for a full mountain adventure.
Description
Would you like to enjoy a full winter nature immersion in the stunning Triglav National Park? Then join us on this 3-day guided adventure and reap all the benefits of snowshoeing in Slovenia with a certified local guide.
It is no secret that Triglav National Park is a haven for adventurers and nature lovers. With its beautiful mountains, valleys, forests, and glittering lakes it offers a wide variety of landscapes and terrains to explore. Furthermore, the cozy mountain huts are great for resting when the day is done.
On this 3-day program, we will have a chance to explore some of the most stunning spots in the Julian Alps. Some of the places we can visit include Vršič pas, Kranjska Gora, Tamar valley, and the Pokljuka forest. Every day, we will decide on the top spots depending on weather conditions in order to optimize your safety. Below, you can find a tentative itinerary to get an idea of what your program will look like.
Because every day we will spend several hours snowshoeing both up and down the mountains, you will need a good fitness level to join. However, no technical skills are required for this program. We will make sure that you are safe every step of the way.
So, are you ready for an exciting 3-day Triglav National Park winter adventure? Then contact us now and come snowshoeing in Slovenia with us!
Or, if you’re looking for a slightly easier program, you can join us on this 1-day snowshoeing trip in the Julian Alps.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transportation start and back
- Transport during the trip
- Crampons
Price details
The snowshoeing equipment is included in the price. The price does not include the half-board accommodation in the mountain huts for the client and the guide which is approximately 60EUR per person.
Itinerary
Day 1: Mountain hut (1511m) – VrŠIČ pass (1611m) – Slemenova Špica (1911) – Mountain hut
Transfer from your hotel to our mountain hut at Vršič pas, where we will be staying. The trail starts a few meters away from our mountain hut. We will walk up to the Vratca saddle and continue under the north face of Mala Mostrovka to Slemenova Spica peak. From the Slemenova špica Mountain, there are fantastic clearings to the Tamar Valley, Slovenian, Italian and Austrian Alps. After a short stop at Slemenova Špica, we will descend again on our way to our mountain hut.
Walking time 4 -5 hours – 400 meters of ascent and 400 meters of descent.
Day 2: Mountain hut (1511m) – VrŠIČ pass (1611m) – Mt. Mala Mojstrovka (2366m) – Mountain hut
Walking time 5 -6 hours – 800 meters of ascent and 800 meters of descent.
Day 3: Mountain hut (Vršič pas) – Tamar Valley (1050) – Kotovo sedlo (2134m) – Tamar valley – Mountain hut (Vršič pas)
After breakfast, we will drive to the starting point of our hiking tour. The starting point in the Tamar Valley (near Kranjska Gora) is a 20-minute drive away. The path leads from the Tamar valley past the mountain hut Dom v Tamarju and further down the valley to Kottovega sedla. There are many waterfalls in the Tamar Valley in the winter glass. At the end of the valley, the mighty Jalovec Mountain, 2645 m above sea level, rises to the sky.
Total activity time: 8 hours. Walking time: 5-6 hours. Total climbing: 1000 m ascent, 1000 m descent.
Equipment you will need to bring
Participants must bring appropriate hiking clothing and equipment with them on this trip.
About the guide
-Dean
5.00
(20)
Mountain Leader
I am the founder of the Gotrek Hiking Company, an outdoor adventure company that offers qualified and professional mountain guiding to domestic and foreign guests and tourists in Slovenia, Italy, Croatia and all over Europe. All climbing, training, trekking, hiking and snowshoeing tours are guided by CMGA certified (Croatian Mountain Guide Association) and UIMLA guide.
I live in Slovenia, a country where mountaineering is a way of life. My team of UIMLA and CMGA guides and instructors works and lives in Slovenia or Croatia. If I am not available to guide you, one of the experienced guides in my team will be your guide.
We organize mountain experiences in all seasons in the European Alps, the Dolomites, Carnic Alps the Slovenian Julian Alps, Triglav National Park, Kamnik - Savinja Alps and the territory of Croatia, Velebit, NP Paklenica, and the islands in the Adriatic sea.
Languages
Italian | English | Croatian
Certificates
CMGA | UIMLA
What people are saying about -Dean
Jodie
5.00
Great experience! Felt very comfortable with Dean’s background in mountaineering and felt safe and confident with him guiding us! Would highly recommend! Great communication prior to trip and was a highlight for us!!
Jamie
5.00
Dean was an excellent guide. All of the communication on the lead up to the trip was exact and to the point. For our whole hike we was so knowledgeable about the area and had great stories. By the end of the trip he was one of the boys
5.00
Dean was very attentive to all. Easy to talk to and informative
anne
5.00
Dean was simply wonderful ! Sure footed and quick to notice when we needed a break. Conversation was easy and he was very pleasant and professional. We had a fantastic time and would absolutely hike with Dean again. What an enjoyable experience!!!
Kieran
5.00
Dean was an excellent tour guide! He was patient and a great teacher, whilst also being very knowledgeable about safety. Highly recommend!
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