ITINERARY DAY 1: KRANJSKA GORA  Travel to Kranjska Gora from Ljubljana. Kransjka Gora is the Julian Alps’ most charming village, exuding a serenity that makes the visitor feel immediately at home. Overnight in a family run, centrally located hotel considered the most comfortable in town. DAY 2: KRANJSKA GORA  This part of the Julian Alps is considered by many to be Europe’s Yosemite. Hike out of Kranjska Gora to Pec, a high point on a ridge where the borders of Italy, Austria and Slovenia meet nearby. Return to Kranjska Gora by van or foot. Distance 9 miles. Elevation gain 2100 ft. / loss 2100 ft. DAY 3: KRANJSKA GORA TO TRENTA  Climb into the Tamar Valley. Ascend steeply to Sleme, a beautiful summit high above the valley. Transfer to Trenta and a comfortable guest house. Tonight we’ll rest in the heart of the Triglav National Park. Distance 7 miles. Elevation gain 3000 ft. / loss 300 ft. DAY 4:  TRENTA TO ZASAVSKA   Leave Trenta and ascend the Geology Path and an old World War I military road up the Trebiska Valley to Cez Dol. Leave the timberline and switchback to the top of the ridge not far from the Triglav summit. On the apex of the ridge is our hut, the Zasavska Koca, offering views over the Valley of the Seven Lakes. Distance 6 miles. Elevation gain 4700 ft. DAY 5: ZASAVSKA TO DOM NA KOMNI  Begin a truly unique day by descending the Valley of the Seven Lakes to the Seven Lakes Hut. From here enjoy an undulating traverse through rocky terrain and in a gnome-like forest to the Dom na Komni, our second and final hut of the trek. Upon arrival we catch the first glimpse of Lake Bohinj, one of Slovenia’s most stunning natural features. Distance 9 miles. Elevation gain up to 1000 ft. / loss 1500 ft. DAY 6: DOM NA KOMNI TO UKANC  Enjoy some of the most spectacular mountain views of the Julian Alps, including the magnificent peaks Vogel and Krn. A short but steep descent through karst topography and sink holes delivers us to a conveniently situated cable car for a ride down to Ukanc on the shores of Lake Bohinj. Distance 9 miles. Elevation gain 2000 ft. / loss 600 ft. DAY 7: UKANC  A final hike begins with a boat ride across Lake Bohinj to the tiny village of Stara Fuzina. Ascend through farm roads and meadows to the Kosijev Dom for lunch with great views of our previous trails as well as the lake below. Distance 8 miles. Elevation gain 2000 ft. / loss 2000 ft. DAY 8: DEPART 53 "The written materials were excellent, quite accurate. The maps were very helpful — couldn’t be better! The accommodations were exactly as expected and described. We loved all of them." – Kate R. TRIP RATINGS Moderate to challenging hiking up to 9 miles with ascents up to 4,700 feet and average ascents of 2,500 feet. (Trip rating descriptions found on page 8.) EFFORT 3+ / 4 COMFORT 2+ / 4 3/ 4 TERRAIN *All ground transportation included during tour. Luggage transfer daily except at mountain huts. NOTE: Daily itineraries on all our guided treks are subject to change. Your guide(s) will make route decisions based on weather and terrain conditions as well as hiker's abilities. Kranjska Gora Stara Fuzina Ukanc Trenta Zasavska Koca Hut Dom na Komni Hut Triglav Lake Bohinj Jalovec Triglav National Park Skrlatica Mangart Razor Krn Vogel AUSTRIA ITALY SLOVENIA MODERATE TO CHALLENGING HIKING