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Climbing Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s Highest Mountain

Climbing Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s Highest Mountain
Climbing Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s Highest Mountain
Climbing Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s Highest Mountain
Climbing Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s Highest Mountain
Climbing Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s Highest Mountain

Join like-minded people on an exciting Mount Triglav ascent and enjoy an accessible climb to the top of the highest mountain in Slovenia, which includes a thrilling via ferrata for beginners to the top!

Group

Julian Alps

2 Days

Jun - Sep

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • This accessible climb will take you to the summit of Slovenia's highest peak.
  • Enjoy stunning views and share them with fun like-minded people.
  • Experience a unique via ferrata for beginners on your way up.
  • Take a picture on the top of the emblematic and renowned Mount Triglav!

Description

Climbing Mount Triglav, Slovenia’s highest mountain, is a must if you’re into nature and adventure. On these 2-day group climbs, we will reach the summit via the most straightforward route, starting and ending in Krma valley. We will sleep in Triglavski dom. On the final stretch to the top, we will also enjoy an exciting via ferrata. You can find a detailed itinerary below as well as the answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions.

These group outings run on Sundays/Mondays and Wednesdays/Thursdays from June 20th till the end of September.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Transportation start and back
  • Harness
  • Helmet

Price details

  • Price includes: Pick up & drop off to your hotel in/around Bled, Guiding service, the technical equipment for the final ascent on day 2 (Via Ferrata kit = Harness and Helmet).
  • 25% deposit flexible cancellation.
  • Don't delay, places go fast!

Itinerary

Day 1: Krma Valley - Triglavski dom

Pick-up at your accommodation between 7 and 8am. The route to the Triglavski dom has an extension of 7,3 kilometers and we will face an altitude gain of 1500 meters. It will take us around 5 hours to reach the hut.

On the way, we will find a water spring, so you only need to bring a 1 or 1,5 l. water bottle and snacks.

Day 2: Triglavski dom - Summit! - Krma Valley

From the Triglavski dom hut, we will need to ascend another 400 meters to reach the summit.

Due to the exposed terrain (via ferrata), the ascent and descent will take us around 3-4 hours from the hut to the top and back, plus 4 hours down to the valley.

We should arrive in the valley at around 4pm.

 

FAQs

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.

What experience do I need to climb Mount Triglav?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How do I get to the Triglav area / the starting point? Which airport should I fly into, and what are my transport options?

The closest and most convenient airport is Ljubljana. From there, you can take a direct bus to Bled, which runs regularly. For schedules, you can check here (https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en/timetable). Alternatively, you can fly into nearby airports, such as Klagenfurt, Trieste, or Venice, though getting to Bled from these locations is more complicated and may require additional transport arrangements.

I have a flight on the second day. What time will we finish, and when can I expect to be back at the airport?

We plan to complete the tour in time for evening flights, so you should have no issues with flights departing after 7 pm.

About the guide

Guide profile image

-Mitja

4.8

(313)

Mountain Guide

I am a IFMGA certified mountain guide, ski instructor, and sports teacher.

I believe guides do their best job when they guide in the mountains they are most familiar with. That is one of the biggest reasons why I specialize in guiding in Slovenia. I climb Triglav more than 25 times per year, which means I have climbed the most famous peak in my country around 400 times.

If you want to climb or ski in the Slovenian mountains, I am the right choice. I guide via ferrata, rock climbing, snow climbing, ice climbing, hikes, freeride skiing, and ski touring. Most of my summer work involves climbing Triglav, and most of my winter work involves Triglav and ski touring around it.

Slovenia offers 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 spreche auch ein bisschen Deutsch. Parlo anche un po' di Italiano e hablo también un poco de Español.

If I am not available to guide you, one of the super experienced guides in my team will be your guide.

Languages

Slovenian | Italian | German | English

Certificates

ZGVS | IVBV | UIAGM | IFMGA

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What people are saying about this trip

Lise

Fantastic hike with a great guide (Mitja) and beautiful scenery, an experience we will never forget. 🙌🤩

Sharkmaid

The trip is amazing, Mitja is the best guide ever, his life is dedicated to nature and mountains and he transmits it all the time making you feel a lot of love for Triglav. The accommodations are more than impressive its like a luxury hotel in the middle of nowhere. It was my first mountain climbing ever and he made it possible even for beginners and well... I can't say anything about Triglav but awesome is a beautiful mountain and been at the top is a life experience

Dxwolf

Mitja is an awesome guide! I felt his good energy and he patiently answered all questions. Made the hike down very interesting. Besides having 2 great days out in the mountains I also learned about the country and his profession. Highly recommended!

Sophie

We had a brilliant trip with Mitja climbing Triglav. He is a fantastic guide - extremely knowledgeable about Triglav and the best way to climb it. We did the whole ascent in one day, stopping at the hut for a few hours to have lunch while it rained. We then summitted in the late afternoon where the clouds cleared and we had a beautiful view. We hiked back down from the hut the next day after a lovely evening in the hut. It was a great time of year to go - less crowds and enjoyed hiking in the snow. We thoroughly recommend doing the trip with Mitja or his team, he is very experienced, friendly, considerate and made our trip even better than we had hoped. Thank you again!

Craig

Mitja is an excellent guide. The pace was nice and steady, not fast, and he made sure to not leave behind slower hikers. On the summit part where there are exposed and vertical areas, he made us feel very comfortable and before we knew it, we were on the top! He's a very friendly, well-spoken, interesting person to talk to, and it was nice doing the trip in a small group with people from many parts of the world. I would hire him again.


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