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 Lake Bohinj Slovenia 
 
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In 1689, Slovenian polymath Janez Valvasor devotes a chapter in his encyclopedic The Glory of the Duchy if Carnolia recording that ”the farmers in some places in Carnolia, especially in near Turjak and there around are familiar with rear invention that I have never seen in any other country, namely that in winter when snow covers the ground they descent from the high hills with unbelievable speed to the valleys. For this purpose, they employ two wooden boards four inches thick, a half foot wide and almost five feet long.”... ”the farmer carries a stout pole in his hands; this he places under his armpit and leaning firmly back on it, that it is both support and rudder, he thus slides - we could even say glides or flies down the steepest slopes...”
   

A Whole World of Winter Experience

Bohinj is a mighty glacier situated on the edge of the Triglav National Park. The area offers breathtaking views of the Julian Alps mirrored in the tranquil lake below, combined with a range of activities which non-skiers can also enjoy. The variety of runs are ideal for beginners and intermediate skiers, and there are some excellent cross country tracks through the Pokljuka Plateau and exciting guided ski tours through the Julian Alps.


Beginners
Kranjska Gora is ideal for beginners. The 2 nursery slopes and 4 gentler runs are served by 6 lifts, and there is a well-organised ski school with English speaking instructors.

Intermediates
The great variety of well-marked red runs and compact system of chair and drag lifts make all of the resorts ideal for improving your skiing confidence. Intermediates will find interesting skiing on Mt. Vitranc or on the shorter wooded slopes down towards Podkoren. Alpine skiers and snowboarders can test the Zlatnik slope and the more challenging runs on Kobla and Vogel.

Advanced
Experienced skiers should head for the steep black runs of the Podkoren Mountain, situated 3km to the west of Kranjska Gora, for a chance to tackle the World Cup Slalom run. High above the Bohinj lake towers Mount Vogel, one of the highest alpine ski centres. It has an excellent 8.5km run going over the back of the mountain and descending to the magnificent lakeside area below.

World Cup Alpine Skiing - Vitranc Cup
Kranjska Gora owes its reputation as a first class ski resort to its World Cup alpine skiing races. Each winter the steep slopes of Mount Vitranc host two World Cup events in the alpine – men’s slalom and giant slalom.

Snowboarding
Kranjska Gora is a great place for beginners and there is some excellent tuition available. The area around Bled and Bohinj offers some interesting terrain for freeriders and the chance to try some adventurous jumps.

Ski Lifts
All ski lifts operate between 9.00 am - 4.00 pm, in Kranjska Gora you can also enjoy night skiing between 7.00 pm and 10.00 pm.

Cross Country
It is no exaggeration to say that this is the place for cross country skiing. There is the world renown 40 km course which starts from Kranjska Gora, goes into Italy and Austria before returning to Kranjska Gora. A variety of tracks are marked in the vicinity of Bled centre and there is also a lovely 10km cross country run extending from Bohinjska Bistrica to the impressive Bohinj Lake. Numerous trails in Vogel, the Pokliunk Plateau and Rubno Polje host the Country Skiing World Cup each year and over 60 km of well maintained trails are open to visitors.

Sledding
Sledding is a great way to end a fun-filled day in the snow, an activity not to be missed if you want to truly experience Kranjska Gora. The terrain vehicles will bring you below the three borders or the Vrsic pass. A sleigh ride to the valley along the piste lit by torches is an extraordinary experience in an enchanting, romantic atmosphere reminiscent of past times.
Snowmobiling
What motorcycles are on roads and scooter on sea, that’s what snowmobiles are on snow. Snowmobiles can be hired in Kranjska Gora just for the fun of it, for tours along a maintained circular route, or for breathtaking panorama tours to the surroundings in the company of a guide.

Dog Sled Races
Kranjska Gora has joined the company of several famous ski resorts in organizing sled dog races – an exciting experience for both competitors and spectators.

Ice Skating
In the centre of Lake Bled, there is an open air ice rink as well as one in Kranjska Gora located nearby Hotel Prisank.

Après-ski
Kranjska Gora is a great place to let your hair down after a hard day on the slopes. Its wonderful bars and restaurants offer fantastic atmosphere at a fraction of the price you can expect to pay back home and if you fancy a flutter, you can try your luck at the local casino. There are weekly ski parties, snow rafting and tobogganing. Beautifully complemented by its magical setting, Bled offers all the amenities of a modern ski resort - excellent choice of restaurants, lively bars, discos and even a casino for that extra bit of fun. When the water of the lake freezes over, you can go skating or take a short cut to the famous church in the middle of the lake. The restaurant at the hotel Zlatorog in Bohinj is a gourmet’s paradise.

Excursions
There are various half and full day excursions available for those who want to get out and about and see some more of what this wonderful part of Europe has to offer. Visit the famous Postojna caves, the 17th century church on Lake Bled, the Triglav National Park, Venice in Italy or Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.









Resort Details - Lake Bled & Bohinj
Airports of arrival Ljubljana
Airport to resort 39 km (Bled), 60 km (Bohinj)
Transfer time ¾ hr (Bled), 1 hr (Bohinj)
Resident reps 1
Ski & Snowboard Facts
Height of resort: 569 m
Highest ski point: 1800 m
Marked runs: 60 km
Longest run: 8.5 km
Direction of slopes: N, E ,S
Lifts
Lift Type  
Gondala 2
Chair 8
Drag 8

Children!

All of the resorts offer ideal conditions for a wonderful family holiday - they are safe and compact, with plenty of amenities, minimal traffic and good nursery slopes within easy reach of the hotels.

Special Offer!
THERE ARE SOME GREAT SAVINGS FOR CHILDRENS TOO!
Bled & Bohinj - If 2 adults prebook ski equipment or ski school, one child 6-11 years old is entitled to the same ski services free of charge.

How Much Will I Save in Resort?
  Lake Bled

Typical
French Resort

3 course meal £9.00 £13.00
House wine (bottle) £6.50 £8.50
Coffee £1.00 £2.00
Pizza £3.00 £5.00
Bottle of beer £1.00 £2.50
Please note these are Winter 2006/07 prices and should only be used as a guide.

   

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