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Trek hut-to-hut through Slovenia’s Julian Alps Seven Lakes Valley
Intermediate
Challenging
Back to Basics
From
£1,850
(USD $2,904.50)
Hike into Triglav National Park
Slovenia’s Julian Alps is a perfect hut-to-hut training ground. Five days of challenging guided hikes past emerald lakes, along rugged ridgelines and alpine meadows. Spend three days carrying your pack between remote mountain huts through the Seven Lakes Valley.
Learn from local guides who know exactly which routes to take and where to go to avoid the crowds. Sleep in alpine huts with incredible views, eat hearty meals and discover why Slovenia is such a rising star for hiking. Plus you’ll have a group of new friends who you’ll be planning the next mountain challenge with before the trip’s even over.
An active agenda
No hidden costs
Guided treks through the Julian Alps including a 3-day hut-to-hut adventure
SUP lesson on Lake Bohinj
Three nights in cosy hotels plus two nights in traditional mountain huts
Hotel breakfasts, hearty mountain hut suppers, and packed lunches for the trail
Experienced mountain guide for safety and route-finding, plus a Gutsy Girls host to support you throughout
Pick-up and drop-off at Ljubljana Airport, city centre, and Lake Bled
Activity Overview
Tackle Slovenia’s Julian Alps, where serious mountain challenges meet some of Europe’s most striking landscapes. Five days of hiking that builds from challenging day routes to the main event: three consecutive days carrying your gear hut-to-hut through remote alpine country.
Navigate exposed ridges, technical descents, and demanding mountain passes as your guide teaches essential skills. Each day tests your abilities more than the last and helps you through the three day mountain trek.
Activity Overview
Leave the hotel behind and go completely off-grid for three days, carrying everything you need between mountain huts in the Julian Alps. Pack up each morning and trek across mountain passes and through the Seven Lakes Valley carrying your overnight kit to reach the next refuge.
Stay in basic accommodation – shared dorms with your fellow Gutsy Girls, hearty mountain food, and that deep sleep that only comes after tough mountain days.
Activity Overview
Trade hiking boots for a paddleboard on Slovenia’s most stunning alpine lake. After days on the mountain trails, let Lake Bohinj’s emerald waters give your legs a break while you take in the Julian Alps from an entirely new angle. Your guide covers the basics so everyone feels confident on the water.
The Destination
Your adventure starts here
We'll grab you from the airport and head straight to Lake Bled, no hanging about. Time to stretch those travel legs with a trek up to a viewpoint that'll make the journey worth it.
Settle in, meet your hiking crew, eat well. Tomorrow the serious hiking begins.
Right then, mountains. We're heading for either Viševnik (unreal views of Triglav) or Debra Peč (ridge hiking with Triglav looming behind you). Both are absolute belters. We'll decide based on conditions and what the group's up for.
Lunch on the trail, then finish the hike. Afterwards, we'll cool off with a swim in Kreda Lake.
Mobility session to keep those legs firing, then dinner.
Your hut-to-hut adventure begins. Hike off the beaten path from Pokljuka up to Vodnikov Dom mountain hut, with some steady climbs and uneven terrain to navigate.
12.3 km
1,135m
830m
Think shepherd meadows, quiet huts, and Triglav from angles most hikers never see. This is where things get good.
Arrive at the mountain hut for the night. Dinner, downtime and a good night's sleep.
This is it, the Triglav Seven Lakes Valley. A full day trekking through alpine lakes, jagged peaks, and incredible wilderness.
13.4km
832m
591m
Lunch and then carry on your hike to the next hut.
Arrive at the mountain hut tired and buzzing.
Descent day - but make it scenic. The hike down from Triglav Lake Hut winds through alpine beauty, past more lakes, all the way to the valley.
15.8 km
425m
1585m
After lunch hike past more alpine lakes and through landscapes you'll be thinking about for months. It's a beautiful descent, and a fitting end to our mountain days.
Back to the hotel; proper beds, hot showers, hearty dinner.
After four big days on the trail, we're giving you options. Unwind at Lake Bohinj with paddleboarding and swimming. Or, if you're not quite ready to stop, we can squeeze in one last hike instead. Your call.
Soak up the scenery one last time before heading to the airport.
Airport transfer with a dinner stop en-route. Leave with tired legs, new friends and unbelievable memories.
Rest & Refuel
Three nights in cosy hotels with comfortable rooms and good food, plus two nights in traditional mountain huts.
Share a twin room with en-suite, or grab a private room if you prefer your own space. The mountain huts? Shared dormitories with your fellow Gutsy Girls; simple, rustic, shared facilities - exactly what proper trekking looks like.
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Hotel breakfasts, hearty mountain hut suppers, and a final night feast in Bohinj. Meals in the mountain huts are simple and designed to fill and fuel you - think barley soup or dishes like sausage and cabbage.
Got dietary requirements? Let us know. Heads up though, unfortunately we can't cater for vegans or those with a severe gluten allergy due to the remote location.
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The essentials
| Accommodation |
Back to Basics Three nights in hotels with private or shared rooms, and two nights in mountain huts with shared dormitories only.
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| Food and Drink |
All meals included. We can’t guarantee zero cross-contamination in restaurants or mountain huts. If your allergy is severe, please get in touch before you book.
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| Fitness Level |
3
Challenging Hiking up to 14km daily with 700m of ascent and descents of up to 1,350m is demanding on its own. Add a loaded 8 to 12kg pack and three days of hut-to-hut trekking on tired legs, and this is a serious undertaking. The physical side is only part of it. You’ll be sharing basic mountain huts, and being tired but getting up to hike again the next day is where the real challenge lies. If you’re doing 45 minutes or more of medium to high-intensity cardio three or more times a week, and challenging day hikes don’t faze you, you’re ready to make the step up to hut-to-hut. You'll Need to Be
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| Skill Level |
3
Intermediate No hut-to-hut experience needed, but you should be a confident intermediate hiker. Skill aside, this trip is a serious physical undertaking, so the Fitness Level is the one to read closely before you book. Not sure what level you are? Our Trip Rating Guide explains how we score fitness and skill. You'll Need to Be
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| Packing List |
This list is an indication of the specialist items you will need, and might need to invest in before your adventure! For a full list of what you’ll need to bring, check out the trip guide. We provide
You'll need
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| Travel |
The meeting points for this trip are Ljubljana City, Ljubljana Airport, and Lake Bled. Alternative routes and travel information are in our trip guide. |
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| Trip Code |
SLOBANH2H |
The answers
No hut-to-hut experience needed, but you do need solid hiking skills. This is for intermediate to advanced hikers who can handle rocky, exposed terrain with a full pack. If you’re comfortable on demanding day hikes, you’ll manage the multi-day section.
This is rated challenging for a reason. You’ll hike up to 14km daily with elevation gains up to 700m and drops up to 1,350m, carrying your gear for three consecutive days. You need stamina for 7-8 hour hiking days and confidence on rough, uneven terrain.
The mountain huts are basic but clean, and you’ll only be sharing with your fellow Gutsy Girls in private dorms for 4-6 people. It’s part of the authentic alpine experience – early mornings with mountain coffee, hearty meals, and that deep sleep after tough hiking days.
You’ll need your own hiking boots, backpack (30-35L), and personal hiking kit. We provide experienced mountain guides, but you carry your own gear between huts.
Some sections feel exposed with steep drops, but nothing technical that requires climbing gear. You need confidence on rocky paths and a decent head for heights. Our guides assess conditions daily and adjust routes for safety.
After five days of hiking, Lake Bohinj is your reward. The SUP lesson covers basics so everyone feels confident on the water. It’s optional if your legs need more rest, but most people find it the perfect way to decompress from the mountains.
Fly to Ljubljana where our transfer will meet you to make the one hour drive to the start point of the trip. We offer three pick up and drop-off points for the transfer on this trip. please make sure your own travel plans align with these.
A group transfer is included on both the arrival and departure days. Timings change depending on the date of your trip so ensure you’re looking at the right adventure before booking your flights.
5 Nights
June and September
Arrival Day:
Ljubljana City Pickup: 09:40
Ljubljana Airport Pickup: 10:10
Lake Bled meeting point: 11:00*
Departure Day:
Lake Bled Drop off: 18:30
Ljubljana Airport Drop off: 19:20
Ljubljana City Drop off: 19:50
July and August
Arrival Day:
Ljubljana City Pickup: 09:55
Ljubljana Airport Pickup: 10:25
Lake Bled meeting point: 11:15*
Departure Day:
Lake Bled Drop off: 18:30
Ljubljana Airport Drop off: 19:20
Ljubljana City Drop off: 19:50
*Please note Lake Bled pick up may change a little depending on traffic and logistics on the day – your host and guide will keep you updated via the WhatsApp group.
6 Nights
Arrival Day:
Ljubljana City Pickup: 09:40
Ljubljana Airport Pickup: 10:10
Lake Bled meeting point: 11:00*
Departure Days
Ljubljana Airport Drop off: 08:50
This trip ends in Ljubljana so we only offer a transfer back to the airport.
Absolutely. Mountain weather can be unpredictable, so our guides adjust daily plans to ensure the best and safest experience. The core hiking adventure remains, but specific routes adapt to conditions.
Safety comes first. If conditions are too dangerous for the mountain traverse, we’ll switch to challenging day hikes from hotel bases. You’ll still get the full alpine experience, just with a warm bed each night instead of mountain huts.
Unfortunately there are no showers in the mountain huts. If you’d like to freshen up we recommend biodegradable wipes.
The mountain huts do have access to fresh drinking water.
Typical alpine conditions – warm sunny days but temperatures drop at altitude, especially evenings. July averages 20-25°C in valleys, cooler at elevation. September sees 15-20°C with a higher chance of rain. Mountain weather changes fast, so pack layers.
Cards work everywhere in Slovenia, but cash is handy for small mountain hut purchases. Budget around €20-30 per day for extras.
Either five or six, depending on the date you pick. You’ll see both options, with their own prices, in the booking widget. The difference comes down to flight schedules: on some dates you’ll spend the final night in Ljubljana before flying home the next day, which makes it a six-night trip. It’s not something you can adjust, so you can’t add a night to a five-night trip or drop one from a six-night trip. Just pick the date that suits you and you’ll see exactly what you’re getting.
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