Climbing Mount Triglav (2864m)

This equipment list will help you while packing for the ascent of Mt Triglav. You don’t need to have everything on the list. Technical equipment (helmet and harness) is provided.

The list is:

• harness,

• helmet,

• headlamp,

• warm clothing,

• waterproof jacket and trousers,

• gloves,

• hat,

• sunglasses,

• sunscreen,

• hiking shoes,

• poles,

• backpack (30 L),

• water bottle,

• medicine prescribed by your doctor,

• camera,

• energy bars,

• chocolate,

• other food for the climb.

If the weather is bad, or the conditions aren’t adequate to carry out the climb safely, then you can choose an alternative climb or change the date of your ascent. If these options don’t suit you, then you will get a partial refund minus the fees.

From mid-June till the end of September, you can join a group to climb Mt Triglav two times per week, on Sundays/Mondays and Wednesdays/Thursdays. The ascent for the group tours is via the Krma Valley and lasts 2 days.

The price to climb Triglav with a guide will vary depending on whether you join a group (275€ pp) or decide on a private guiding option (with a maximum of 4 participants). You can find the prices detailed in the price section.

Generally, joining a group is a great option for solo travelers and small groups of two or three people, as it is cheaper, and you get to share the adventure with other climbers. Private options are great if you would like a more personalized experience or if you are already traveling in your own group. Winter climbs can only be privately guided.

The price to climb Mt Triglav includes the guiding service, the via ferrata equipment (harness and helmet), and the transportation from/to Bled, Bohinj or Kranjska Gora, before and after the climb. It doesn't include the ½ board in the hut, which costs around 70€ per person. Then, you may want to buy (Sheets cost €5, beer is €4,5, 1,5 liters of water is €4,4, 0,5 liters of water is €2,3). Don't forget to take cash with you.

The standard ascent (from the Krma Valley) lasts 2 days. On day 1, you’ll hike between 5 to 7 hours. The altitude gain is 1500 meters. On day 2, you’ll hike between 3 to 5 hours from the hut (Triglavski dom) to the top and back. Then, you’ll hike around 4 hours from the hut to the start of the hike in the valley.

The ascent starts around 8 am on the first day and finishes at around 4 pm on the second day.

I'll pick you up at your place if you stay in Bled, Bohinj or Kranjska Gora, in the morning of the first day. I will let you know about the exact pick-up timing a day or two before we go, as it will depend on the weather conditions.

We can get diet food at the mountain hut where we'll stay. Dinner is typically spaghetti with meat or a stew made with barley, cabbage, or lentils. They serve eggs, bread, marmalade, and honey for breakfast.

We have maximum 8 people with one guide on the first day (hiking from the valley to the hut), and maximum 4 people on the second day (from the hut to the summit & back).

Your luggage can stay in our car. We can't take responsibility for it, but over the past 14 years we never had any issues with guests leaving it in the cars. You can also check with your accommodation if this can be arranged with them directly.

My kids climbed Triglav before they turned 7 years old. Scaling almost 2000 vertical meters, this adventure requires children to be used to hiking. It is especially rewarding when the desire to conquer Triglav comes from the kids themselves, rather than being solely their parents' wish. Such genuine enthusiasm makes the ascent much smoother and enjoyable for everyone involved.

At the summit, the via ferrata poses little challenge for children, provided they do not suffer from a fear of heights. In fact, they often relish the experience even more than adults, as it involves an exhilarating form of climbing. The via ferrata itself is technically straightforward, so prior experience is not a prerequisite for completing it

The Mount Triglav climb is considered an intermediate-level ascent. It’s not very technical, but it has some areas in the last stretch that require the use of a rope. It’s important that you have a good physical condition and no fear of heights. You should also be able to walk up to 6 hours straight.

The closest and most convenient airport is Ljubljana. From there, you can take a direct bus to Bled, which runs regularly. For schedules, you can check here (https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en/timetable). Alternatively, you can fly into nearby airports, such as Klagenfurt, Trieste, or Venice, though getting to Bled from these locations is more complicated and may require additional transport arrangements.

We plan to complete the tour in time for evening flights, so you should have no issues with flights departing after 7 pm.