MOUNT TRIGLAV
A Slovenian Adventure Holiday
Max Altitude: 2,865m
Walking Per Day: 5-7 Hours
Group Size: 5-11
Land Only Package
Accommodation: Hotels & Huts
Moderate Difficulty - With Exposed Sections
3 Trekking Days - 7 Days Total
14th -20th July 2025
£1,500
£300 deposit to secure your place
Final balance paid 8 weeks before departure
ABOUT THE MOUNT TRIGLAV TRIP
Here we have created a superb itinerary in order to provide you with an adventurous sample of Slovenia. Our main objective of the trip is Slovenia's tallest peak - Mount Triglav. At 2,865m this rugged mountain is a worthy objective for any budding hiker, and with the added requirement of Via Ferrata needed to access the exposed summit it really ramps up the excitement. It's said that every true Slovene has to climb this peak at least once in their lives!
Quick hit trips aren't in our nature, so we've opted for a stunning 3 day hut to hut hike that gives you the chance to really soak up the area. After our time in the Julian Alps we will enjoy an entry level Whitewater rafting experience. You'll have some time to explore Lake Bled where you can explore local attractions, go for a run and even swim. This incredible trip is then rounded off with some time in the gorgeous capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana.
This trip is ideal if you want to take just 5 days off work but pack in a lot in an amazing country!
MOUNT TRIGLAV ITINERARY
Day 1 - Get yourself to Ljubljana Airport and then we will transfer to Lesce, a small town just outside Bled. This transfer is about 50 minutes in duration.
Day 2 - It's time to strap your boots on as this is the first day of our 3 day hike. We are transferred to Bohinj, from which we ascend into the mountains through lush mountain pastures. Our aim is to get to the Vodnik Lodge, which is just a 5 hour easy hike. Once at the lodge, there is the opportunity to do a bit more walking should you wish, or you can just sit and enjoy the views with a Slovenian beer in hand.
Day 3 - We'll take breakfast early and then it's out the door and on with our main objective, reaching the summit of Mount Triglav. First we hike a further 700m up on ever increasingly rugged terrain to the Kredarica hut. Here we will leave the bulk of our kit as we head for the summit of Mt Triglav. Immediately the walk becomes more technically challenging and we will use Via Ferrata kit (Carabiners on a bungee) to secure ourselves to the cables that lead up the mountain. Our Slovenian Mountain Guides will be there to help you through this exciting and exposed part of our expedition. At the the summit you'll see the Aljaž Tower that is placed there, as well as enjoy the well earnt far reaching views. From the summit we will descend to the Kredarica hut where we will spend our final night in the mountains.
Day 4 - Our final day in the mountains involves a large amount of descent (about 1100m), and there are plenty of route options for us to take depending on how long we wish to be out. Once we've finished the hike we'll be transferred back to Lesce to freshen up and celebrate our Slovenian hiking adventure.
Please note, as with any of our treks, the hiking itinerary is subject to change due to external factors (e.g Weather)
Day 5 - After breakfast we are collected and taken on a fun, entry level Whitewater rafting experience. This experience lasts about 3 hours (Please note this experience is optional). Once changed we will then head to Lake Bled for the remainder of the day. You have this time at your leisure, but you can go for a run, swim, ride the Toboggans, take a boat ride and even visit the castle. In the evening we will be transferred to the outskirts of Ljubljana and we will overnight there.
Day 6 - There is no set itinerary for this day, but there really is plenty to do and see just a short bus ride away! From visiting the castle, museums or many ornate bridges, to hiring a scooter or taking a boat ride.
From the accommodation there is an optional 10km guided road / trail run / hike up the nearby Smarna Gora in the morning (400m ascent).
Day 7 - It's sadly time to leave this amazing country. We'll transfer back to the airport and make our departure, or you can extend your holiday.
Depending on flight times, there is an optional guided 7km trail run in the morning (250m ascent).
INCLUSIONS
EXCLUSIONS
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Internal Transfers
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Accommodation throughout - Hotel & Huts (Dorm)
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Half Board Food whilst on Trek
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Breakfasts outside the trekking phase
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Professional Mountain Guides
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Via Ferrata Kit & Helmet
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LMG Trek Manager
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Team t-shirt
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Medical Kit
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Rafting Experience (if selected)
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International Flights from your destination country
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Personal Trekking Insurance - To cover trekking to 2,865m. This is mandatory to join us on a trip.
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Tips for the guides (Roughly £40)
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All meals not mentioned
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Souvenirs
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Additional food and beverages
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Personal trekking kit (Boots,rucksacks etc)
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Services and Accommodation not included in the planned itinerary.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What about Altitude Sickness?
Having concerns about AMS is very natural, however on this trip AMS is incredibly unlikely due to our highlest elevation.
How fit do I really need to be and what skills do I require?
The fitter you are the more you will enjoy it, and the more chance you'll have of getting to the top, however unlike some of our longer expeditions you just need to have reasonable hiking fitness. If you can easily complete a 6-7 hour hike in the Lake District without being totally destroyed by it you'll be fit enough for this trek. As mentioned in the itinerary, there is a high degree of exposure and a requirement to be sure footed on rocky terrain. You're made safe by being attached to the cables however. Should you wish to see what you're like on Via Ferrata we can always arrange for you to try it our here in the Lake District first.
You'll find some advice, as well as a free downloadable 12 week training plan on our Fitness Training page. Matt is a qualified Personal Trainer so if you want some formal training just get in touch with us via LMG Personal Training
What Technical Kit do I require?
All technical kit is provided. If you have your own Via Ferrata lanyards or helmet you can bring them.
What about the Food and Accommodation?
Slovenian Hut food is simple but filling - perfect for what you need whilst in the mountains. Stews and soups are common, as are sausages, pastas and breads. Savoury and sweet pancakes also make an appearance. Our time at the huts will be half board (Breakfast and Dinner) and in the cities (Lesce & Ljubljana) it will be breakfast. We recommend you bring some snacks to see you between meals on the trek, and of course budget for (10-15 euro per meal)
Our accommodation in the cities will be mid-range hotel accommodation. In the mountains it is mountain huts, which are best pictured as hostels in the mountains! It is likely we will be staying in a dormitory style room which sleeps up to 12 people. The huts are always clean and a great experience.
Do I require Travel Insurance?
Most certainly. Travelling, let alone adventure travel, can throw up all sorts of incidents or circumstances that need to be covered by insurance otherwise you could face a very hefty bill. As a minimum your insurance must cover the dates of the trip, the altitude you are trekking to and any additional activities. Our recommendation for travel insurance is Campbell Irvine
Do your trips have a minimum required number of participants to run?
Our scheduled trips do. Our Mount Triglav trip requires 5 people to ensure it is guaranteed to run. We will let you know when it is guaranteed to run and from this point you can book flights.
Do you organise bespoke trips?
Of course, just get in touch with your group size and we'll offer you a quote. This trip can be run between July and September.
Why should I trek with LMG Treks & Expeditions?
For over a decade we've provided fun, educational and safe adventures in the UK through Lakeland Mountain Guides. We've taken our experience and academic education and created a company that has the sole aim of providing amazing, personal adventures abroad. Yes, we're just a small company, but this has two big benefits for you. Firstly, we really appreciate each and every booking we get, and you are not one in a few thousand. Secondly. we're able to, and want to, put the time into helping you get mentally and physically prepared for your adventure.
We pride ourselves on being compliant to UK Package travel regulation laws, diligent with safety, and environmentally sensitive. What's more is we create our trips with the customer experience, safety and chances of success at the very fore of our minds. We will often add in extra days for acclimatisation or contingency to achieve these three major factors, even if it makes our trips a bit more expensive.
How do we justify the price of our trips?
There's no doubt about it, if you went online you'd likely find a cheaper alternative, but you can't be certain you're buying a like for like product. We get it, these trips aren't cheap, but there are numerous reasons why the price amounts to what it does. Please click here to read deeper into the reasons why.
Are you environmentally responsible?
As a company, although small, we will operate responsibly, giving back where we can. One of our best partnerships is that with Trees4Travel. We will plant 2 trees on the behalf of every booking we get, and we will plant enough trees to offset the travel of our trek manager too. Click here to see our Responsible Tourism Policy
We discourage the use of single use plastics on expedition where possible, and are continually thinking of ways to become even kinder to the planet we operate in.
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