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Slovenian-Italian routes Mangart
Overview
Mangart is Slovenia’s 3rd highest mountain with spectacular views over Slovenia and Italy since it’s located at the border with Italy. Accessible only via ferrata routes, it offers an active climbing day to reach the 2.679 metres high peak, from where you can see the whole Soča valley and the Adriatic sea. Why go to Triglav if you can have more challenges and peace on this beautiful mountaintop?
Up to 8 hours
Accomodation in Bled, Ljubljanska cesta 1, Bled 4260
Minimum 3 participants required
Intermediate
4 reasons to go on Slovenian-Italian Routes Mangart with us:
- Avoid crowds of tourists on Triglav and reach a more peaceful and more challenging mountain via two different ferrata routes
- Test your climbing skills on cross-vertical walls with C difficulty levels
- Take a ride on Slovenia’s highest and most adrenaline road leading to the 2.055 metres high Mangart saddle
- Learn new techniques and feel safe accompanied by our professional mountain guides
What to expect?
Your guide can pick you up in front of our office, your accommodation in Bled or at an agreed place in the direction of the Kranjska Gora or Italian border. You will drive all the way to Italy, that’s why you will need to have your passport with you. Passing the amazing Lake Predil, you will soon reach Slovenia’s border again. After a short drive through the Predil mountain pass, you will turn left to the scenic and winding road that leads all the way up to the Mangart Saddle. You will park by the hut and prepare yourself for the via ferrata climb.
Ascending to Mangart via the Slovenian ferrata route
From the Mangart saddle, you will start your hike towards the east, passing a panoramic ridge. After around 30 minutes of hiking, you will reach the crossing of Slovenian and Italian via ferrata route. You will head up for the Slovenian route and traverse a scree slope when finally reaching the beginning of a climbing path. Here, the guide will explain the basic techniques for climbing on protected vertical walls and show you how to fit the equipment correctly.
Then the fun part begins. You will climb up a fixed rope route on the most panoramic vertical walls of Mangart mountain, accompanied by spectacular drops, that will definitely fill you with lots of adrenaline. The guide will keep you safe in a short-roped party. After around 1,5 hours of climbing, you will finally reach the top of Mangart, where you can enjoy the endless views over Slovenian and Italian Julian Alps, the beautiful emerald Soča river valley, and if the weather permits, you can also see the Adriatic sea and the Triestan port.
Descending to Mangart saddle via the Italian ferrata route
After a short break for snacks and photos at the top, you will descend through the Italian side of the mountain, via Italian ferrata. This ferrata is easier to climb down, but you will still be accompanied by a rope by our guide. Soon you will reach a regular hiking path. After around 2 hours of descending, you will come back to Mangart Saddle. You can change here into something more comfortable before heading back to Bled, which takes around 1,5 hours.
What is included in the price?
✔️English speaking mountain guide and a driver
✔️Full via ferrata gear
✔️Transport from Bled to Mangart saddle and back
What is NOT included in the price?
× Snacks and drinks
× Travel and health insurance
What is good to know before going on the Via Ferrata Mangart?
⇒You don’t need any prior experience, but you must be moderately fit.
⇒ Let the guide know if you have any health issues. ❤️
⇒If you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are not allowed to do via ferrata climbing.
⇒ Not recommended for pregnant women.
⇒ If you will meet us in Bled, please note that we do not have our own parking spots.
⇒ Safety is our top priority. For that reason, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone the activity in case of bad weather conditions.
A good pair of hiking shoes
Warm hiking clothes (windproof jacket and a fleece) – besides light summer clothes it’s always good to have something warm since the temperatures at high altitudes can be much lower than in the valley
Gloves, neck warmer, headband/cap – in case of strong winds
Sun protection – sunscreen and sunglasses
Trekking poles – you can rent them in our office
Enough water – 2 litres should suffice
Sandwiches, snacks and magnesium for the muscles
A backpack – around 30 litres
Passport or European ID card
Important information
Climbing equipment: helmet, via ferrata set and a harness., Licenced guide, Transport
Backpack, Bottle of water, Comfortable clothes, Hiking boots
Minimal age: 8 years., Prior experience or technical ability is not required., This activity is not recommended for people with heart issues or pregnant women. When having health issues, please consult with a guide.
From: 250,00€