Winter Triglav Tour

An incredible wintertime ascent to the summit of Slovenia’s most iconic mountain.

Starting point

Ljubljana | Bled

Duration

2 days

Group size

max 2 people/ guide

Season

November - May

Technical level

Fitness level

Price

From: 449€/person

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Winter Triglav Tour

Put your winter climbing skills to the test with an expert guide

Spend a night in Slovenia’s most famous mountain lodge

Enjoy the triumphant feeling of standing atop Mt. Triglav

Soak up the magical wintertime beauty of the Julian Alps

Winter climb of Triglav is truly and unforgettable experience

Fantastic February weather on Triglav

Sunrise at the Kredarica hut before the summit push

It is lonely up there in the middle of winter

View of Triglav summit from Kredarica

It is hard to be in a bad mood after such a climb

View from Kredarica lodge in winter

Sunrise on top of Triglav in winter

The summit of Triglav in winter

Sunrise before the summit push in early Autumn

he hike to Kredarica in winter can be tough Large

The hike to Kredarica in winter can be tough

Amazing weather bring smiles for miles

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Retrun transfer from Bled

Professional guide

Overnight stay in Kredarica hut

Food & drinks

Tourist tax

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Comfortable sports clothes

Insulation jacket

Sleeping bag

Spare socks, underwear and shirt

Waterproof gloves and one extra pair

Toilet paper

Snacks

Headlamp

ID card

Crampons

Ice axe

Trekking poles

Extra layer

Windproof jacket

Headwear

Ankle-high waterproof mountaineering boots

Water bottle or even better warm tea

Sunscreen

Toothbrush

Backpack 30-35 l

Some cash for the food and accommodation

Climbing Mt. Triglav in winter is truly a fascinating adventure. The landscape turns into a winter wonderland and the climb gets that extra challenging element only snow can supply. Our expert guide will ensure the trip is completely safe. All you need is some prior mountaineering experience of using an ice axe and climbing with crampons and you’re good to go. Join us!

Ascending the 2,863 m (9,395 ft) Mount Triglav is known among hikers and alpinists as a once-in-a-lifetime must. Especially in winter. It’s when the crowds are reduced to a fraction of their summer numbers, making the climb even more enjoyable. The countryside in the Julian Alps is transformed into a magical fairy-tale and a unique kind of surreal calmness sets over the land. With favourable weather conditions giving us the green light, the tour can commence and the thrills begin. The beaten snow makes the ascent to the Triglav Lodge at Kredarica relatively easy. Stunning scenes of the valleys below and surrounding mountains give us the humbling impression of smallness as we enter the snow-covered Alpine kingdom.

Even as a tour on its own, reaching the Kredarica hut in winter is an amazing hiking experience in the mountains. We gradually reach our first base, high above the world. The Kredarica Lodge is officially closed in winter. Only meteorologists call it their ‘permanent home’ during the cold season. Fortunately, these guys are a very hospitable bunch of mountain dwellers. They generously receive us and cook us a nice hot meal. Be warned, however, that the lodge isn’t heated in winter, so a sleeping bag is an obligatory companion, but you can get a blanket for extra warmth.

Early the next morning, our tour continues towards Triglav’s summit. Our guide will support you with climbing ropes and tips, as we make our way across the wild snowy and rocky terrain with our ice axes and crampons squeaking in the snow. As we’ve already mentioned, the weather conditions have to be right for both parts of the ascend to get the go-ahead. After a fun yet challenging climbing session, we finally reach the top, surrounded by the spellbinding wintery panorama. Breath-taking stuff that words cannot really describe! Slowly but surely, we then safely descend back towards the lowlands, one unforgettable experience richer.

NOTE: For experienced and quick mountaineers, the tour is also doable in 1 day if the conditions are right. Consult with a guide. Distance: 18 km (11,2 mi) Elevation: 1800 vm (5900 feet)

Itinerary

We will start our tour by picking you up and driving to Krma valley (45min from Bled). Our meeting time depends on the forecast and time of the year and will be set a day or two before the tour. After a quick gear check, we will start walking in the forest, quickly gaining altitude and reaching the Kredarica hut. Our time needed for the ascent largely depends on the snow conditions. It is also where we go through the basics of crampons and ice axe use. At the hut, we can leave some stuff we will not need for the summit push and gear up with helmets, harnesses and via ferrata sets.

The summit climb takes around 1.5h and about the same time back to the hut. According to the weather and how we feel, we can do the summit climb on the first day in the afternoon or on the second day early in the morning. From Kredarica we have about 3.5h of hiking back to the car, where we arrive usually sometime early in the afternoon on the second day.

Accomodation: Triglavski Dom na Kredarici

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Triglav is amongst the most popular mountains in Slovenia. It has a great symbolic value for us and the saying goes that you are not a true Slovenian until you stand on its summit. Therefore, you can expect a lot of people on the mountain in the high season (July-September), especially on weekends. On week-days, however, it is much more peaceful. Luckily, our guides have some tricks up their sleeves when it comes to avoiding the crowds. Hint: they know exactly when and where to go.

Thousands of people climb Mt.Triglav every year. Some come better prepared than others, who underestimate the climb, which can lead to accidents. But with the right approach, knowing the weather conditions (especially the possibility of thunderstorms and snowfall), with the proper safety equipment and an experienced guide, you can minimize the objective dangers and feel completely safe.

Mountain huts in the Slovenian mountains are very cosy and authentic, but provide only basic comfort. Don’t expect too much luxury. Early bookings are usually rewarded with a room but if all rooms are full there are dormitories. There is no shower and the lavatories are basic. There is running water but it is not drinkable. The food is tasty and local but the menu is limited to a few dishes and drinks.

The earlier the better. The highest season, from July to September, it is not unusual for huts to be fully booked for months ahead. Weekdays are better but we still suggest bookings at least a month in advance. Last-minute bookings are very dependable on the weather – if the forecast is not a perfect bluebird, then some spots usually become available a few days before.

It is important that your clothes are comfortable and water-resistant to keep you warm and dry. Your shoes should be ankle high and waterproof. Expect windy and chilly conditions. It is better to take a bit more with you as you can always leave excess clothes in the van after consulting with our guide.

In case of bad weather, the tour can be postponed or you will be fully refunded. We can not go if there is a danger of avalanches or storms. The snow conditions are usually more stable later in the season, February-April.

The season stated is informative. The tour is possible in stable snow conditions, the best period is usually from February to April. Sometimes if snow is early or stays late, the season is longer and Winter Triglav Tour can take place even in May or early October.

We will make a reservation at the hut for you at the time of your booking in advance and you can pay cash on the spot. Don’t expect too much luxury, the hut is officially closed in winter.

The tour is technically demanding and you will be secured with the rope on the exposed sections. Therefore, only two clients per guide are possible, to assure the best and safest experience.

It varies greatly on snow conditions. If the conditions are perfect, there are still 2000 vertical meters to go – it takes around 4-5 hours to the hut and additional 4 hours to the summit and back. Descending from Kredarica is usually easier and faster in winter though 🙂

It is mandatory that you can walk confidently with crampons and know how to arrest a fall with an ice axe. Climbing experiences are not necessary, on all the exposed and steep parts you will be safely secured with a rope and helped by a guide. If you are in doubt, our guide will be happy to advise you.

Our tours are led by professional local guides. Our guides will make sure that you receive expert guiding combined with great fun and a memorable experience.

The tour is not suitable for children.

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ajhill1980

Verified Customer

We did the two day Triglav tour. Our Guide was Jakob and he was excellent. He taught us a lot about Slovenia and he also cared a lot about the area which was nice to see. He kept us safe, encouraged us and he had good humour. We hiked up to the Krederica Hut and it took us 4 hours. Food there was great! We decided to go for the summit the next morning and it was amazing. Not as intimidating as it looks and totally safe with the via ferrata equipment and a good Guide.

Judy Nowak

Verified Customer

This is a very reliable and professional company. The guide Lucca is fantastic and I felt safe and well guided up Triglav mountain.

Jenny Crawford

Verified Customer

Had the best time on my 1 day hike up Triglav! It was beautiful, my guide Gorazd was friendly and very organized. We started the drive from Bled at 2am since there was rain in the forecast for 12pm. We made it to the summit about 1 hour before the clouds came in and blocked the view. Perfect timing! Speaking with the team over email was also great and they helped me get something booked last minute. Highlight of my trip to Slovenia and maybe of my whole 9 weeks in Europe. If you have the stamina I recommend the 1 day trek. We spent about 11 hours actually hiking but the trail isn’t very demanding.

Shane McVeigh

Verified Customer

Had an amazing day with Uroš. He was very friendly and easy to communicate with. Even though he had a child due a few days before we did the climb he was super relaxed and lots of fun to talk to. Made me feel very comfortable the entire time and had lots of information about the location and different history of the area. 10/10 would recommend and a very heartfelt thank you from me for making sure I was safe and we completed the day. I hope one day you can make it to Alaska my friend :)

Ivana Vrbos

Verified Customer

Our trip this past August was one that we will never forget. Jakub was a fantastic guide who always kept our spirits up, especially with the via ferata. It was our first time climbing a mountain and he kept checking in on us to make sure we were doing ok. 10/10 would recommend!!

Andrew Luff

Verified Customer

A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.

Abbey A

Verified Customer

I went on the Triglav Winter tour with a friend, and guided by Klemen, in December 2023. The hike was absolutely fantastic! Beautiful views and an exciting climb up to the top. Klemen was incredbily helpful with any questions we had beforehand, and he was a wonderful guide all the way up. This hike was the best part of our Slovenia trip!! Thanks Klemen!

Alex Breen

Verified Customer

Excellent experience with Triglav Tours and especially my guide Bine! I did the 1 night/2 day hike up Triglav in mid October and everything exceeded my expectations. Bine's a legend - very knowledgeable, friendly, and confident in assessing the groups experience levels. He had to spend a bit more time with a member of our party who needed rope assistance on some parts of the climb and the extra work he had to put in didn't slow us down at all, very professional. Would definitly book a tour again, cheers!

Michael Melnikov

Verified Customer

I completed my Triglav 2 days tour in September of 2023 starting at Rudno Polje and it was the best experience of this year summer season. Miha is quite a professional and intelligent guide who perfectly estimates the strengths and weaknesses of the team he guides, weather forecast and other circumstances like how dense would be expected traffic at via ferrata sections on the way out and back and to plan the tour accordingly. Not to mention he is a wonderful interlocutor with a deep knowledge of the area and mountains in general. I'd definitely recommend both the company and the guide.

emily vollmar

Verified Customer

My friends and I did a 3 day hut-to-hut hike in Triglav National Park this summer and loved it! Our guide, Bine, was very knowledgeable and provided necessary equipment and fun facts through the hike. We really enjoyed the via ferrata experience and we were happy to have someone guide us through the more technical aspects. The overnights in the huts were a blast with our guide and the other girls on our tour as well. Great way to see Triglav National park and meet new people! I cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!

Liliana Kujundzic-Tesevic

Verified Customer

This was fantastic 2days of mountaineering. The gide Miha was an expert in clamming his knowledge was unsurpassed.Very helpful and kind .Our team made ii to the top and back to the Kredarica in 8 hours with almost 1700M elevation gain The Triglav Tours and Miha -Alpine Gide are highly recommended.

pam r

Verified Customer

Exceptional “Panorama 3 day Hike to Pokjuka Plateau” October 6-8. Stayed first night at Hotel Jelka (which I highly recommend) because Blejska hut was fully booked. The hotel is a nice option as it has been fully renovated and is close to the hut but offers hot showers and a private room! Second night was at Uskovnica hut which could use updating but offers lots of outdoor patio space, hot & cold running water and indoor flush toilets, much appreciated. It is accessible to day hikers so busy mid afternoon on a sunny Sunday! My guide Klemen, was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, helpful and kind! Every detail of our route was carefully planned to make the experience perfect for me. Assistance was generously offered and accepted through rough scree coming down from the shoulder. Pace and snack breaks were set to meet my needs exactly and Klemen is a super friendly person. I was alerted about dangerous karst crevices and places where there were steep steps and tricky spots to navigate. All of which made my experience stress-free and fun, as well as extremely safe. I can’t find enough words to express how much I recommend Triglav Tours and particularly my guide Klemen Gerbec. Triglav National Park is spectacular- don’t miss it!

Carly Leonard

Verified Customer

My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!

Josh

Verified Customer

Diese Bergtour mit unserem Bergführer Luka (ein Profi!) war ein beeindruckendes Erlebnis. Die Gesamtorganisation war gut, das Zeitmanagement von Luka (wir haben den Gipfel 7 Minuten vor Sonnenaufgang stressfrei und ohne Zeitdruck erreicht) top. Der Klettersteig war einfacher als erwartet. Bei einer normal guten körperlichen Verfassung mit etwas Ausdauer und Trittsicherheit macht diese Tour viel Freude.

Roman Klymenko

Verified Customer

Very beautiful hike. I did not expect that Slovenia is so amazing.

Birgit Kindler

Verified Customer

We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)

Jillian Armstrong

Verified Customer

My Triglav Tours experience was fantastic. The woman who coordinated everything, Tina, was responsive and made sure I got the experience I was looking for. She was always upbeat and helpful in all correspondence. I did the 3-day Triglav trek with one other participant and our guide, Luka. Luka was down-to-earth, super knowledgeable, and fun to be around. He made such wonderful observations about the landscape, the flora, and the fauna, which made the experience so much more authentic and meaningful. It's clear that he has a deep connection to and appreciation for the place he grew up exploring. The weather was not on our side, and it rained a good amount of the time. But it didn't matter. It was mysterious and peaceful and beautiful to be away from crowds exploring the mountains. And we were in safe hands all the way. The experience left me wanting to return to the Julian Alps as soon as possible, but for a longer trip next time! I highly recommend working with Triglav Tours for your adventure travels around Slovenia.

Christophe Bossens

Verified Customer

I took the two-day trip to Triglav and it was an amazing experience. Communication with the company in advance to the trip was super helpful. We were even more lucky in that we had Klemen as our guide on day 1, and Luca on day 2. Both were very knowledgeable not only about practical issues related to hiking/climbing, but also about their knowledge of the mountains, the geography, local wildlife, mushroom harvesting, ... (you name it). The best part was that Luka took us to the summit before the sun got up. Climbing Triglav by itself is already an experience, but starting in the dark and experiencing sunrise while going up, it doesn't get any better than that!

Sarah Luvisutto

Verified Customer

Thank you for this breathtaking and fabulous hiking adventure in Slovenia. We loved every minute and highly recommend Hut to Hut Hiking Europe. Fantastic experience! Our guide Jan was so knowledgeable and thoughtful and we truly appreciated his expertise and very much enjoyed his company. We are already looking forward to planning our next adventure!

Jenny B

Verified Customer

Thank you Triglav Tours for organising two fantastic days hiking in the Triglav National Park with Jan. We walked the Seven Lakes hike and Triglav view high on two separate days, from our base in Bled. Jan was a fabulous guide, providing great support for the hike and lots of excellent information and local knowledge about Slovenia and the Triglav region. He also created a couple of unexpected but wonderful extra treats for us, including a fabulous cheese and butter making workshop with a friend from one of the high meadows. He went above and beyond our expectations with his support and the time spent with us on both days, providing a really personal and memorable experience.

Barbara Lucas

Verified Customer

We could not have had a better time with Triglav Tours & our tour guide Jan. We had 2 serious days hiking in the Seven Lakes area & near Triglav Peak at the end of May which required crossing some deep snow drifts. Stunningly spectacular scenery with an expert flexible guide who kept us safe at all times. Jan went above & beyond in his role as a guide including arranging attending a cheese making workshop in a local farm on the way home. I could not recommend more highly.

The Futon Shop Ltd.

Verified Customer

We got a bit of a bug for mountains after hiking up Toubkal in Morocco and wanted another challenge. We picked Triglav as it offered an opportunity to get some 'real climbing' as you approach the summit. As a family of 6 ranging in age from 25 to 55 we had a fantastic time, this is a great mountain to take on with some breath taking moments and stunning scenery. The people at Triglav Tours could not have been more helpful, a pleasure to do business with from start to finish, we would recommend them 100%. Communication was great, they arranged everything from hut accommodation to a top guide, Luka, whose knowledge of the mountains kept you mostly away from the summer crowds, these are the people to book with. Slovenia is a truly beautiful place with friendly people from all over Europe sharing a common interest in trekking and the outdoors, if this is you just book it now!

N A

Verified Customer

Klemen at Triglav Tours was helpful and professional. Arranged all the details, answered any questions via whtsapp I had before my hike and also he was happy to schedule a call to discuss anything that I may have missed. Prior to the hike I had the guides details - Martin Žumer - who also text and emailed the day before and on the morning of the pickup. Our group was small as it was early season and we all had a brilliant time. Martin explained historical references and got us to the top and back down. I would highly recommend Triglav Tours. They are professional, familiar with the areas and highly experienced when it comes to outdoor activities.

Nina A

Verified Customer

Klemen at Triglav Tours was helpful and professional. Arranged all the details, answered any questions via whtsapp I had before my hike and also he was happy to schedule a call to discuss anything that I may have missed. Prior to the hike I had the guides details - Martin Žumer - who also text and emailed the day before and on the morning of the pick up. Our group was small as it was early season nut we all had a brilliant time. Martin explained historical references and got us to the top and back down. I would highly recommend Triglav Tours. They are professional, familiar with the areas and highly experienced when it comes to outdoor activities.

Joseph Skeps

Verified Customer

Triglav Tours is a fantastic way to experience the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park! Klemen is a brilliant guide with a ton of knowledge who can tailor hikes to any ability level. He is great at assessing your ability as a hiker and finding ways to push your boundaries in a safe, fun way. Klemen took us on our first Via Ferrata and we had a blast! I would absolutely recommend Triglav Tours (and Klemen) to anyone who wants to experience the hidden gems of the Julian Alps or the better known hikes/climbs.

Joseph S

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Urška T

Verified Customer

It was my first time on Triglav and I would do it again! I’m not much of a hiker so I thought I will never get there but with Triglav Tour I made it and it was one of the best challenges in my life. Our guide was very patient and kind, he kept a slow pace and he never rushed us. Nature was so beautiful all the way up, and the view was breathtaking. My favourite part was climbing on the peak of Triglav. It wasn’t as dangerous as I thought. The path was very safe and well maintained. I’m so proud of myself for reaching the top of the highest Slovenian mountain thanks to Triglav tour and the amazing guide.

Urška Tišler

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Robert Backlund

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Our Guide Luka was amazing! And the three-day hike was a Memory for life, really beautiful. Cant recommend it enough.

Rachel Krone

Verified Customer

Hiking with Triglav Tours was a great experience. Before the tour, I sent several emails with questions and Sara (or someone else in the office) took the time to answer each one helping me prepare for the hike. Sara and Jakob were wonderful guides, you could tell they both experienced and that they enjoyed their job. This was a challenging hike with a couple of 9+ mile days (and quite a bit of uphill ... straight uphill). Sara and Jakob chose a route that best suited our group. The scenery along the route was spectacular! I had never hiked via ferrata before and didn't know what to expect so at first I was a little apprehensive. Sara encouraged me and helped me feel comfortable during the whole experience. I felt it was a great accomplishment to reach the summit! Overall, climbing Triglav was a challenging, yet great experience!