The High Tatras constitute the most elevated part of the Tatra Mountains that occupy a band of around 60 x 25 kilometers at the border between Poland and Slovakia. Geographically they belong to the chain of the Carpazis and they are divided in Western Tatra (Tatry Zachodnie), The main Alti Tatra (Tatry Wysokie) and Oriental Tatra (Belanske Tatry). The highest summit is the Gierlach (2655 ms).
The program, very elastic, it is to reach Tatranska Lomnica and from there move in the valleys where the conditions of snow will be the best for daily excursions and “haute route” of 2 or 3 days. Based in the mountain huts or in the alpine chalets that can be found almost everywhwere and in tourist class hotels in town.
Technical level: from BS to BSA, also for ski tourers or telemarkers in their first experience but with enough training and technical good ski level in the descent. In the proposed period generally the quality of the snow as the quantity, is ideal and normally there are spring conditions. This means that the snow is stable, with less risk from the danger of avalanches and skiable with relative facility.
Clothing and equipment necessary they are identical to those to use on the Alps, with rope, iceaxe and crampons. It is also obligatory to carry a shovel, probe and Avalanche Transceiver. Ask for the "recommended equipment list".
The sleeping arrangements are in tourist class hotels and mountain huts (sleeping bag and sheet recommended).
Period: March and April, saturday to saturday.
Daily program:
1st day: Flight to Poprad (Slovakia), transfer with minibus to Tatranska Lomnica, organizing of the equipment at the base (hotel or chalet), verification conditions of snow and weather and definition of detailed programs with the group.
2nd day: ski telemark and off-piste with lessons for those who desire.
3rd day: day excursions with ski.
4th to 6th days: “haute route” with half board in the mountain huts.
7th day: relaxing in Poprad thermal baths (extra day to use in case of bad weather).
8th day: Flight back.
The program can be changed for technical reasons in the opinion of the mountain guide according with the group. Unexpected changes of schedules, variations of the itinerary depending on the snow and weather conditions can be essential to always guarantee the safety and the logical and successful completion of the trip program.
Individual fee: 1200 Euro
The price includes
- Guiding and assistance of Mountaineering / Ski Guide.
- Flight Milan / Poprad return and transfers in place.
- Full board in double room in the tourist class hotel and mountain huts.
- Organizing expenses, insurance of civil responsibility.
The price doesn't include
Personal insurance of trip and accidents (obligatory), the extras and all that is not specified in “the price includes”.
For information and bookings:
Paolo Paglino, Guida Alpina, Maestro d'Alpinismo UIAGM mountaineering and ski guide
c/o Locanda Margherita, Rassa Valsesia – Monte Rosa
tel. +39 347 2549956
tel. Austria +43 664 8676122
e-mail: use the section "Contacts" of the website (GO! -->)
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