2-day Triglav winter climb from Bled: Mountain hut overnight

Sleep in a snowy alpine hut, then summit Triglav's peak

This 2-day winter mountaineering trip from Bled takes you up Slovenia's highest mountain with a certified IFMGA guide, winter equipment and an overnight stay at Triglavski Dom na Kredarici, the highest hut in the Julian Alps. The first day is a 6-hour hike through snow from Krma valley to the hut. The second day is a 2-hour ascent to the summit and descent back to Bled by late afternoon. Transport from Bled, a warm meal and photos are included. The guide will assess your fitness before the trip begins.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Hike from Bled to Kredarica hut

• Meet at the meeting point
• Drive from Bled to Krma valley
• Hike 6 hours to Kredarica hut
• Overnight stay at Kredarica hut

Day 2: Climb Triglav and return to Bled

• Have breakfast at Kredarica hut
• Prepare equipment for climb
• Climb Triglav summit (approx 2 hours)
• Take photos and enjoy views
• Descend to Krma valley
• Return to Bled in late afternoon

The Experience

You start in Bled and drive to Krma valley, where the actual climbing begins. From there, the first day is roughly 6 hours of hiking uphill through snow to reach Triglavski Dom na Kredarici: the only mountain hut open year-round in the Julian Alps, kept staffed for weather monitoring. The guide provides snowshoes or crampons depending on conditions, and you use them the whole way up. The hut sits at high altitude and has basic facilities: a warm meal, hot drinks, and a bed for the night. There's not much else, but that's the point. You're sleeping where the mountain is.

On day two, after breakfast, you prepare your gear and climb to Triglav's summit. The ascent takes about 2 hours depending on snow and weather. You get time at the top for photos and to look out over the Alps, then descend back down to Krma valley and return to Bled in the late afternoon. The guide is a certified IFMGA mountaineer who speaks English and will have assessed your fitness before you book to make sure you can handle the altitude gain and the physical demand of reaching a high peak in a single day.

Winter conditions mean you need moderate to good fitness and prior mountaineering experience or training. The guide will go over this with you before the trip. The climb is not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular concerns or pregnant travelers. What you get is the rare experience of summiting Slovenia's highest mountain in snow, sleeping in an alpine hut most people never reach, and doing it with someone who knows the route and the risks.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport from Bled to the Krma valley trailhead.
• a certified IFMGA mountain guide speaking English.
• winter mountaineering equipment including snowshoes or crampons.
• one night's accommodation and a warm meal at Triglavski Dom na Kredarici.
• photos from the climb.

Days and timesDaily · 08:00 · season until 31 Oct

Ages18 to 60 years · Seniors (61+) · 13 to 17 years · 4 to 12 years · Under 4

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Altitude activities Ljubljanska cesta 1,4260 Bled”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Altitude Activities

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and will assess your fitness beforehand, so you need to be honest about your conditioning and any health concerns: the 6-hour first-day climb and high-altitude ascent on day two are not adjustable. If you have moderate fitness and can handle sustained uphill effort in snow, and you want to summit Slovenia's highest peak in winter conditions most people never attempt, this is the way to do it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

13 to 17 years; 4 to 12 years; under 4.

How fit do I need to be to climb Triglav in winter?

You need at least moderate physical fitness and the ability to handle high altitude gained in one day. The guide will assess your fitness and mental readiness before the trip to confirm you're ready for the climb. It's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What's included in the 2-day trip?

Transport from Bled to Krma valley and back; a certified IFMGA mountain guide who speaks English; winter mountaineering equipment (snowshoes or crampons); one night's accommodation at Triglavski Dom na Kredarici with a warm meal; and photos taken during the climb.

What is Triglavski Dom na Kredarici like?

It's the highest hut in the Julian Alps and one of only a few open in winter, kept staffed for weather monitoring. The hut has basic facilities (a warm meal, hot drinks, and a bed), but no luxuries. It's a working mountain shelter, not a hotel, and that's what makes sleeping there part of the experience.

How long is the hike on day one?

The hike from Krma valley to Triglavski Dom na Kredarici takes approximately 6 hours, depending on snow depth, weather and how the group moves. You'll use snowshoes or crampons to travel through snow more easily.

What time do we return to Bled on day two?

You're expected back in Bled in the late afternoon after summiting Triglav and descending to Krma valley. The exact time depends on conditions and how the group moves on the descent.