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Slovakia 2008

HIGH TATRAS - A self-guided inn-to-inn walking holiday for experienced walkers

The High Tatra National Park is the largest and most important Natural Reserve in Slovakia. With its challenging hikes and breathtaking views, it rivals any mountain range in the world. Though compact, the peaks and landscapes are monumental – with 35 valleys, over 90 lakes and crashing waterfalls into impressive gorges. You will be collected from the airport on arrival and taken to your first hotel in Tatranska Lomnica.

PRICE

£375 per person (6 nights)
Single Supplement: £75 (6 nights)
Minimum number of people: 2

INCLUDED

• Accommodation: 1 night in four star hotel and 5 nights in comfortable traditional mountain chalets
• 6 x half board – breakfast and dinner
• Information materials and maps
• Luggage movement from chalet to chalet (NB you will have access to your luggage each day EXCEPT on day 3 when the vehicle is inaccessible by vehicle - you will need to carry your personal equipment with you (sleeping bag NOT necessary)
• Initial meeting with local guide who will explain everything including safety aspects. Ground contact in Slovakia
• Transfer from Poprad train station or Poprad-Tatra airport to your first hotel. Transfer back to either station or same airport at the end of the holiday  
           

NOT INCLUDED

Transport to and from home. Transfers from other airports or stations (private transfers available at extra cost). Anything not specifically mentioned in programme.

Departure dates 2008:

Because of the nature of the terrain, this holiday will operate from 15 June to 31 October  



To book email: walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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ITINERARY

 

Day 1: Arrival Poprad-Tatry. Transfer to Grand Hotel Praha, Tatranska Lomnica for overnight.

Day 2: Tatranska Lomnica to Pri Zelenom plese (Green Lake Valley) The first day's walk is a beautiful one through Zeleneho Plesa valley to the Green Lake.  As this area is difficult to reach by vehicle you will need to take everything you need for one night as your bags will be tken to the Zamkovsko Hut where you spend the second night. There is a choice of three routes today - the shortest takes 3 hours and the longest trail takes 7 hours of moderate walking.Overnight Green Lake Chalet - Enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding peaks including the impressive 900 m high northern face of the Maly Kezmarsky peak.

Day 3: Zelene pleso - Hrebienok - (6-7 hrs), moderate/hard
From the Green lake the route climbs up the top of Velka Svistovka (20 metres of chains!). From Velka Svistovka it is an easy walk to Skalnate pleso and then Zamkovskeho and Hrebienok. From the hotel take the funicular down to Hrebienok town where there are plenty of cafes, shops and atms.
Overnight Hrebienok Hotel (2 nights).

Day 4: Velka Studena Dolina walk - (6 hours), moderate
An enjoyable walk featuring a valley surrounded by high peaks and ridges - excellent views from the Velka Studena Dolina (Great Cold Valley). A chalet at 1960 metres will be able to provide welcome refreshment. Overnight Hrebienok.

Day 5: Hrebienok to Popradske pleso  - (8 hrs), moderate
Today's walk willl cover three valleys -. Velicka valley situated below the eastern slopes of the Gerlachovsky stit (Gerlachovský Peak) - which is the highest peak in the High Tatras. Batizovska valley is situated in the central part of the High Tatras. You will enjoy magnificent views of Batizovsky, Kacaci, Popradsky ladovy and Gerlachovsky peak. Mengusovska valley from the top of Ostrva peak - the best for the last - view of Patria, Basty, Satan, Koprovsky, Vysoka, Draci peaks enchant everyone. Overnight in Popradske pleso in comfortable chalet beside the lake.

Day 6: Rysy - (circular walk, 6-7 hrs), difficult
Today's route takes you up to Chata pod Rysmi, the highest altitude mountain chalet in the range, before proceeding to Rysy, on the border with Poland. The ridge in this area is frequently enveloped in mist and even in summer there is often snow on the ground which can make this walk difficult in places. Return to Popradske plese for final dinner and overnight.

Day 7: departure

 

DIFFICULTY OF WALK

For experienced walkers only but the route is well maintained and signposted.  On several days you will be given the option to choose between a shorter or longer route.  The holiday can be extended if you wish - there are plenty of extra walks that can be done - please ask for details. Level of difficulty: moderate to difficult.

GROUP SIZE

Minimum of 2 people

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HIGHLIGHTS

Some of Europe's finest mountain scenery at very low prices.

If you have done this walk before, we would be delighted to hear of your personal highlights. Mail Us

WEATHER

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ACCOMMODATION & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ACCOMMODATION

4 star hotel in Tatranska Lomnica, Comfortable traditional mountain chalets.  Sometimes a private room is not possible as there are only a few double/twin rooms in some places - ie. Green Lake Chalet.  You will be informed at the time of booking if this is the case.  Private bathrooms are available in some of the mountain hotels but not all.

GETTING THERE

The nearest airports are Poprad-Tatra, and Krakow.  Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest are connected by train to Poprad.

WHAT TO TAKE:

Walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), rucksack/day pack, water bottle, insect repellent, sunglasses, sun hat, sun block/cream, compass, torch, mobile phone, container for sandwiches and a first-aid kit.

WHEN TO GO

June, July, August, September and October

INSURANCE

We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for whatever reason.

To book, contact worldwalks  at:
email:walking@star.co.uk
T: (44) (0)1242 254353

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