Triglav cross-country skiing holiday, Slovenia
| country: | Slovenia |
| location: | Julian Alps |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | New departure dates available 1 Aug 08 |
| price: | From £759 - £789 (8 days) including flights from the UK, or £615 excluding flights. £75 single supplement |
the amazing things you'll be doing
From the borders of Italy and Austria the spectacular peaks of the Julian Alps flow deep into Slovenia. The majority of the area falls within the protection of the Triglav National Park, named after Slovenia's highest peak, Mount Triglav (2864m).
Similar in appearance to the Dolomites, these dramatic limestone peaks are dotted with half-timbered villages where we can see the traditional way of life.
On this unique holiday we explore the endless cross-country trails in the Triglav National Park, accompanied by qualified local guides.
With over 400km of prepared trails for all levels, we ski amid peaceful spruce forests with stunning views towards the Julian Alps and the Triglav massif. Routes begin outside our pension, following alongside the Sava Bohinjska river and on the Pokljuka plateau (1300m). We stay just outside the renowned lakeside town of Bled in Selo pri Bledu, in a beautiful position on the edge of the National Park. Optional activities include downhill skiing, self-guided snowshoeing and exploring scenic Bled.
Trip details: Multi-grade skiing is available each week. Grade 1 (beginners) and grade 2 weeks (intermediates) will be mostly track skiing. Group size is 4-16 people. Minimum age 14 years. Included in the price are return flights from Gatwick to Ljubljana, airport transfers (group flights only), 7 nights half board accommodation, 6 days cross-country skiing guiding/instruction and ski hire, and one cross-country leader per grade.
Accommodation: 2 star pension. The Pension Lukanc is situated just outside the centre of historic Bled, set amid splendid scenery surrounded by woodland with alpine views. The pension has a bar with a spacious terrace and we are sure to experience traditional Slovenian cuisine at the homemade dinners and breakfasts. Twin bedded and single rooms all have private facilities, with most having balconies and mountain views. We include two free evening transfers each week into the fascinating town of Bled.
Similar in appearance to the Dolomites, these dramatic limestone peaks are dotted with half-timbered villages where we can see the traditional way of life.
On this unique holiday we explore the endless cross-country trails in the Triglav National Park, accompanied by qualified local guides.
With over 400km of prepared trails for all levels, we ski amid peaceful spruce forests with stunning views towards the Julian Alps and the Triglav massif. Routes begin outside our pension, following alongside the Sava Bohinjska river and on the Pokljuka plateau (1300m). We stay just outside the renowned lakeside town of Bled in Selo pri Bledu, in a beautiful position on the edge of the National Park. Optional activities include downhill skiing, self-guided snowshoeing and exploring scenic Bled.
Trip details: Multi-grade skiing is available each week. Grade 1 (beginners) and grade 2 weeks (intermediates) will be mostly track skiing. Group size is 4-16 people. Minimum age 14 years. Included in the price are return flights from Gatwick to Ljubljana, airport transfers (group flights only), 7 nights half board accommodation, 6 days cross-country skiing guiding/instruction and ski hire, and one cross-country leader per grade.
Accommodation: 2 star pension. The Pension Lukanc is situated just outside the centre of historic Bled, set amid splendid scenery surrounded by woodland with alpine views. The pension has a bar with a spacious terrace and we are sure to experience traditional Slovenian cuisine at the homemade dinners and breakfasts. Twin bedded and single rooms all have private facilities, with most having balconies and mountain views. We include two free evening transfers each week into the fascinating town of Bled.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly from Gatwick to Ljubljana; transfer by road to Bled (approx 1/2 hour). |
| Day 2-7: | Six days of cross-country skiing. |
| Day 8: | Return transfer to Ljubljana. Fly Ljubljana to Gatwick. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.how this holiday makes a difference
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Our cross-country skiing holidays in general avoid large alpine ski areas, and are less dependent on snow cannons, graded pistes and ski lifts, creating significantly less environmental impact than alpine skiing holidays. Using skis that are longer and lighter than alpine skis, our cross-country day tours explore the magical scenery and tranquillity of the natural winter environments. Journeys further afield use public transport as much as possible, and the local economy benefits from our groups purchasing supplies directly.
 In Slovenia we work with a local company which supplies all the staff and guides on this trip. The guides are all qualified and are a very good source of information not just about the best places to ski but also about Slovenia in general. Accommodation is in a family-owned pension. We have teamed up with Friends of Conservation to support projects at Ranthambore, India, Nava Kiran Orphanage, Nepal and on the edge of the Masai Mara, Kenya. Water consumption in our UK office has been reduced by 30% since 2005, and the range of materials recycled by the office has been broadened. All electricity is supplied from renewable sources such as combined heat and power, and hydroelectric, and regular audits are carried out to compare our energy consumption with received benchmarks set up by the Carbon Trust. |
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