Multi-pitch climbing in Triglav: the face of Sphinx
The Sphinx is a giant wall on the North Face of Mount Triglav, hosting the most demanding climbing routes in this peak. Join Matevz, an IFMGA mountain guide, for an extreme rock climbing adventure!
Julian Alps
1 Day
Jun - Sep
Very high
Advanced
Description
The face of Sphinx hosts the major rock climbing challenge you can possibly find at Mount Triglav (2864 m), the top of Slovenia.
The Sphinx is an overhanging pillar on the mythical North Face of Mount Triglav. Only reserved for advanced and courageous climbers, this extremely demanding route has a IX+/X grade (in the UIAA grading system) and it’s 140 m high.
You can climb it using technical equipment or you can also do free climbing. Either way, you should expect between 8 to 12 hours of climbing.
Besides, this programme includes a pre-tour that works as a training and physical preparation for this trip.
Would you like to venture on this challenging rock climbing route in Mt Triglav? Send me a request so we can start planning this together!
Please note that you can combine this trip with any other you wish and receive a discount. For some easier routes in the North Face of Triglav you can check this rock climbing trip in the Bavarian route. Besides, you can ask about other non-mountain activities including horseback riding, mountain biking, skydiving, paragliding, kayaking, hot air ballooning and more!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
Price details
- Helmet, harness and climbing shoes are included in the price.
Details
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What to bring: Hiking boots, comfortable clothes, backpack, water, and warm clothes.
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About the guide
Matevz
4.8
(35)
Mountain Guide
I’m a certified IFMGA mountain guide and canyoning guide living in the small and famous town of Bled, in Slovenia.
I started rock climbing at the age of 5. From that time on, the mountains became my playground. During my childhood, I took part in many rock climbing competitions. When I was 12, my twin brother and I did our first multi-pitch climb on a 350 m wall.
By the age of 16, I started competing in ice climbing world cups and later on skydiving junior world cups. In fact, in 2008 I became the world champion at the UIAA Ice Climbing Overall Ranking in speed ice climbing.
I climbed in many different countries like Peru, South Korea, Switzerland, France and Italy. However, Slovenia is the place I like the most.
Among other significant achievements, I did the first winter ascent (from the bottom of the wall) in Sphinx, the most difficult route in the mythical North Face of Mt Triglav. Besides, I got the first place for males at the IFMGA International mountain guide climbing championship in 2017.
I like sharing moments with people, especially in mountains. Feel free to join me in the highest mountains, steepest walls and many other Alpine wonders. I’m flexible, so we can also research places in other countries worldwide. Deep canyons, emerald rivers, beautiful mountains, great people, a good laugh, you name it.
I look forward to meeting you!
Languages
Slovenian | English
Certificates
ZGVS | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA
What people are saying about Matevz
John
Thank you Explore Share. Great organisation. No problems at all. Will definitely book through you again. John
Brittany
This hike was a highlight of our trip! Matevz was an amazing guide. The one day hike up Mount Triglav was more challenging than we expected. Matevz is very experienced, which made us felt safe during the via ferrate section. He was patient and encouraging of us the entire way.
Vasu
I had a very nice experience with explore-share. They were able to answer any questions I had about the trek like reaching the trailhead or equipment, etc. They also responded really fast. Matevz was also an amazing guide, helping us with the route when took a wrong route to the hut and was very clear and honest in his communication. He also ensured that we maintained a good pace to the summit without being too pushy.
Thor
We had an amazing time climbing with Matevz near Bled! He took us to his hometown crag and found us several routes that suited our skill level. Strongly recommended.
Hans
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