Walking In The Julian Alps

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In the north western corner of Slovenia, close to Austria and Italy, are the limestone mountains known as the Julian Alps. The range was the stage of bitter fighting during WWI (with relics on the trails to prove it) and Hemmingway wrote his book, 'Farewell to Arms', while based in these mountains. More recently they have become famous for the exciting trekking and climbing opportunities in what is some of the finest mountain scenery in Europe. Characterised by high mountain lakes, peaceful alpine valleys and rugged limestone peaks, the Julian Alps retain their distinctive identity and originality. The walk ascends thematic paths and passes by beautiful turquoise lakes to complete a memorable journey. An option to ascend Mt Triglav (2864m), Slovenia's highest mountain is available. There is plenty of time after the walk to soak up the beauty and history of the fairytale town of Bled nestled at the base of the Julian peaks. This is an exhilarating adventure which will appeal to alpine enthusiasts.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Transfer Ljubljana to Bohinj Lake DAY 2 Moderate hike to Planika hut (6-8hrs) DAY 3 Optional ascent of Mt Triglav and descend to Triglav Lakes Valley (6hr hike, optional 2-3hrs via ferrate guided climbing) DAY 4 Hut to hut walk through the Julian Alps (6-8hrs) DAY 5 Trek along the Soca Trail to Bovec, with afternoon free to relax or take a white water rafting option (2-3hrs) DAY 6 Bus transfer via scenic route to Bled with remainder of the day free for sightseeing DAY 7 In Bled, trip concludes
trip dates
Weekly departures on Mondays & Thursdays from 17 Jun to 9 Sep
what's included
•6 breakfasts •2 nights in 2-3 star apartments, 1 night in 3 star hotel with private facilities on a twinshare basis, 3 nights in mountain hut on multishare basis •transfer from Ljubljana (airport) to Bohinj •luggage transfer from Bohinj to Bovec on Day 5 (you will need to carry your gear from day 2 to day 5 as there is no luggage transfer between mountain huts) •transfer on Day 6
AT A GLANCE
countries involved:
slovenia
slovenia
trip activity:
walking - self guided
trip grading:
moderate to challenging
duration:
7 days
2010 price:
US $1,490.00
Walking In The Julian Alps
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