Mount Triglav Climb – Julian Alps, Slovenia
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3-day self-guided Mount Triglav Climb and Triglav Lakes Valley trekking. Mount Triglav is undoubtedly the most well known, most visited Slovene mountain. Ascending the highest mountain in the Julian Alps is a remarkable experience.
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All about the Mount Triglav Climb – Julian Alps, Slovenia.
This 3-day, self-guided Mount Triglav Climb with Triglav lakes Valley trekking is truly the best of both worlds. Hiking on your terms and pace with all the help and support you need so you can focus on what matters to you the most.
Mount Triglav is undoubtedly the most well known and most visited Slovene mountain. A classical ascent of Slovenia’s highest mountain, mostly recognised by its outstanding shape of the three heads.
Mt. Triglav is considered as one of the mighty mountains with marvellous views. On a clear and sunny day, one can see far across the Julian Alps, all the way to Grossglockner on the northwest and to the Adriatic Sea on the south. Triglav has numerous excellent paths from various surrounding valleys, which lead up to the very top in a meandering way.
Highlights:
- Experience breathtaking scenery of high mountain peaks and lakes.
- Magical Bohinj Lake and Triglav National Park.
- Mount Triglav (2864 m) – the highest peak in the Julian Alps.
- Stay in rustic mountain huts.
- Walk through the well-known Triglav Lakes Valley.
- Visit Savica waterfall and Mostnica gorge.
- Visit the picturesque town of Bled.
Facts:
- Duration: 3 days / 2 nights.
- Activity: Self guided trekking with section of via-ferrata climb.
- Grade: Moderate to Challenging.
- Length: 40.6 km / Elevation: + 2.760m climb
- Accommodation: Mountain huts (2 nights)
- Date: From July 1st to September 30th.
- Booking: Any day of the week.
- Start of the tour: Bohinj Lake / Arrival cities are Bled or Bohinj.
Our References – Mt. Triglav climb:
- 336 People on Mount Triglav – 3-day Self guided trekking tour.
- 161 climbing-hiking groups in last 20 years.
- 1.325 people on the very top of Mt Triglav.
- We are a partner of 6 biggest Trekking agencies around the globe.
- We climbed North Triglav wall many times and skied from top of Mt Triglav.
- We know Mt Triglav and Julian Alps very well – It is near our homes.
- 24/7 Services: Office manager and HQ office are very close to Triglav Park.
- We use the best brand and new hiking and climbing equipment.
- With over 22 years of experience.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Full organisation of the tour.
- Introductory briefing on day 1.
- Booklet with detailed itinerary and route instructions, vouchers, contact numbers, ...
- An original map with marked routes (1:25.000).
- GPX track (digital route for mobile phone, tablet, watch or Garmin device).
- APP for navigation (phone use).
- Emergency contact number and 24/7 support.
- Daily collaboration and tracking on the communication app - additional customer support.
- 2 nights in Mountain huts (dormitory rooms, breakfast included).
- Private transfer from Bled to start of the tour in Stara Fužina (Lake Bohinj).
- Bus transfer from Lake Bohinj to Bled at the end of the tour.
- Rental of via-ferrata equipment (helmet, harness, via ferrata set) and hiking equipment (hiking poles, basic rain jacket, backpack).
- Tourist tax and VAT.
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- Travel to the start and from the end point of the trip.
- Purchase of single-use sheets at the huts (2,50 eur/set). The use of sleeping sheets is obligatory at the huts. You can either bring your own or buy single-use ones. Blankets are provided free of charge.
- Food and drinks: lunch (approx. 10-15 eur/meal) and dinner on all days.
- Items of personal nature.
- Travel Insurance.
Optional extras:
- Half-board upgrade (2x dinner): 30 €/person
- Main luggage depot: 20 €/group.
Mountain Huts
Accommodation is organised in two different mountain huts:
Day 1: Planika Mountain Hut / dormitory rooms, breakfast included
Day 2: Triglav Lakes Mountain Hut / dormitory rooms, breakfast included
Mountain huts are basic, generally with excellent mountain views, hearty cuisine and warm atmosphere. In the mountain huts you will generally sleep in dorm rooms with 5-30 people. There are no showers in the mountain huts.
Meals can be ordered in hut's dining room. You can purchase picnic lunch supplies in towns before the start of the tour or purchase lunch from your accommodation providers the night before. It is always good to have snacks and energy bars with you, particularly when you are staying in the huts where supplies are limited.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Planika Mountain Hut
Triglav Lakes Valey Mountain hut
Appropriate footwear is essential part of any hiking tour. There are a variety of models on the market designed to meet the needs of different types of hikers; the challenge is finding the one that works best for your purposes.
You will often hike on rocky or uneven terrain that calls for a stiff boot with a higher cuff for ankle protection, for both preventing sprained ankles and blocking stony blows to the side of your foot.
Choose hiking boots that have good ankle support and are well protective on a rocky terrain. Hiking boots are typically heavier and have stiffer soles and sides as well as a reinforced, protected toe area.
Those kinds of boots take time to break in. You should not go on multi-day trekking with brand new boots!! Before you hit the trail, make sure to break them in properly, to avoid serious blisters and other unnecessary pain.
Food and beverage prices at the mountain huts are slightly higher than average.
Here are some examples:
- coffee 2 EUR,
- large bottle of water 4 EUR,
- beer 5 EUR,
- home-made Slovenian stew 6-8 EUR,
- goulash 7 EUR,
- soup 4 EUR,
- sandwich 4 EUR.
Please note that the huts don't accept credit card payments! Cash only.
Here is a list of what is good to have for a climb:
- Shoes – hiking boots with ankle support
- Socks – warm, coolmax
- Jacket – warm, wind & waterproof, softshell
- Long, comfortable pants
- Thermal underwear – good evaporation and warm
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, any other sun protection
- Water bottle (preferably reusable) not bigger than 1 litre.
- First aid (a small basic kit with items such as bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, antibacterial ointment, sterile pads)
- Food - snacks, granola bars, chocolate (optional, can be bought at all mountain huts)
- Backpack – lightweight, strong and durable material, adjustable straps (size: approximately 60-70L)
- Hiking poles (optional)
- The hike is considered a challenging activity with a demanding climb to Mt. Triglav. The hike demands high level of endurance and can be challenging for those, who are not used to longer hikes. The climb to the summit of Mt. Triglav is via ferrata (italian for “iron way”), which is an extremely steep climb on steel ladders and steel wires and is not recommended for people, who are not in a good physical condition or are afraid of heights. The climb is also not recommended for children younger than 15 years and pregnant women.
- All travellers are required to notify us before booking the tour of any medical conditions they might be suffering from, as well as dietary restrictions. All medications can and should be brought to all activities in the program. If you suffer from any medical conditions, we strongly suggest that you consult your physician before booking a tour to receive an expert medical advice. We are more than happy to discuss and recommend the most suitable adventure for you based on your conditions, but cannot carry responsibility for your health.
- Do not bring too much water - 1 litre/person is enough. The path passes by mountain huts where you can get a refill and you will be able to enjoy fresh mountain spring water along a way, which is a special treat on its own.
- There is no need to bring food, as all food can be purchased in mountain huts you will pass by. We do however suggest you bring some small snacks. Our favourites: energy/chocolate bar, granola bars, apple, banana, raisins.
- And last but not least: everyone, who climbs Slovenian peaks, hikes Alpine meadows, or takes a dip in crystal clear rivers, must understand and remember that Slovenians hold nature very close to their hearts and are as a nation devoted to protecting its beauty and health. Please, respect mountains and valleys, don’t litter, do not be wasteful, or loud, do not pick flowers along a hiking path and keep away from wild animals. Enjoy the surrounding pristine nature.
Never underestimate extreme and unpredictable mountain weather. Come prepared for any weather conditions. Keep in mind that you will spend your days high in the mountains. Even on hottest summer days, the weather in the mountains can change quickly. Thunderstorms are relatively common in July and August. They develop rather quickly, but usually build up in late afternoons and evenings, so it is best to start hikes early in the morning.
The climbing season for Mount Triglav is from July through September. Summer weather on Mt. Triglav is quite cool; when it’s pushing 30°C on the Slovenian plains, it may be just 10°C on Mt. Triglav. It often drops below freezing at night, and snow may persist in nooks and crannies throughout the year. Weather on the mountain is highly variable, bringing unexpected wind, rain and even snow.
The hike is considered a challenging activity with a demanding climb to Mt. Triglav. Although certain parts of the trail may seem easy due to low incline, they do demand high level of endurance and can be challenging for those, who are not used to longer hikes. The climb to the summit of Mt. Triglav is via ferrata (italian for “iron way”), which is an extremely steep climb on steel ladders and steel wires and is not recommended for people, who are not in a good physical condition or are afraid of heights. The climb is also not recommended for children younger than 15 years and pregnant women.
All travellers are required to notify us before booking the tour of any medical conditions they might be suffering from, as well as any dietary restrictions. All medications can and should be brought to all activities in the program. If you suffer from any medical conditions, we strongly suggest that you consult your physician before booking the tour to receive an expert medical advice. We are more than happy to discuss and recommend the most suitable adventure for you, based on your conditions, but cannot carry responsibility for your health.
Do not bring too much water – 1 ,5 litre/person is enough. The path passes by mountain huts where you can get a refill and you will be able to enjoy fresh mountain spring water found a couple of times along a way, which is a special treat on its own.
There is no need to bring food, as all food can be purchased in mountain huts you will pass by. We do however suggest you bring some small snacks. Our favourites: a chocolate bar (chocolate is a great energy booster!), granola bars, an apple, a banana, raisins.
And last but not least: everyone, who climbs Slovenian peaks, hikes Alpine meadows, or takes a dip in crystal clear rivers, must understand and remember that Slovenians hold nature very close to their hearts and are as a nation devoted to protecting its beauty and health. Please, respect mountains and valleys, don’t litter, do not be wasteful, or loud, do not pick flowers along a hiking path and keep away from wild animals. Enjoy the pristine nature that is all around you!
We suggest that you travel with a comprehensive travel insurance, including emergency evacuation coverage. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance that includes cancellation protection so that you will be covered in the event that you are unable to attend our trip (due to injury, illness or other unforeseen circumstances). We do not provide travel insurance for our clients. Please contact your local travel agent to purchase travel insurance. As coverage and a price of the insurance changes depending on your travel destination, do make sure that you purchase a coverage for all countries you will be traveling in during your holidays.
You will be provided with full via-ferrata climbing equipment (helmet, harness and via ferrata set). Upon request, you can also be provided with hiking backpack and/or hiking poles.
Overall Rating
5/5
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We just got back from an amazing 3 day self guided trip. The experience was wonderful and everything was taken care off. Lovely personnel and with special thanks to Katarina for help us in any way possible.
We did a 3-day self-guided tour to Mt Triglav on the last days of June and could not be more satisfied with the overall experience! The first day up to Dom Planika was 8 hours walking on somewhat rocky terrain and slowly (but surely) ascending with every step. We very much enjoyed the via ferrata part up to the top on the morning of the 2nd day and the way down towards the Seven Lakes hut was exciting in the beginning and then continued as a nice path in the forest with lakes and picturesque views. Everything was well organized, including transfer from and to Bled and accommodation and breakfasts at the huts. 10 out of 10 and would recommend to everyone who wants to spend a couple of days in the nature.
Such a fantastic week and so well organised. We went to Slovenia to climb Mount Triglav and everything was excellent. The climb was tough and the final stage, via ferrata, was definitely an experience! Highly recommend it and highly recommend using Life adventures.
Beautiful climb and picturesque views throughout. Definitely worth it! Life Self Guided provided excellent equipment and guidance to make the trip easily manageable.
Really well organised trip from life adventures. The hike itself was pretty tough, which was as expected. We used the half board which took the hassle out of the evenings when we just wanted to crash and relax. The structure of the 3 days was great: hard, easier, easier still. Would recommend.