WALKING FOR ALL SEASONS… On the sunny side of the Alps!

Walking in the foothills of the Julian Alps, you are at the easternmost end of the Alpine range – the sunny side! The hills where we are based are some of the sunniest places in Slovenia. Most rain falls further west over the main mountain range, leaving this area with a microclimate perfect for long season walking.

Every season has its advantages: the Spring boasts a profusion of unusual woodland and sub alpine flowers, including many rare varieties of orchids and gentians. In 2012, week commencing 12th May will be a flower walking week, so the walks will be slower to allow for looking at and photographing wild flowers. Moving towards summer, the long days and warm temperatures give ideal walking conditions.

Summer brings shady walks to upland meadows, and often stable high pressure systems bring long hours of sunshine tempered by soft, cooling breezes in the hills. Temperatures on sunny days are generally are in the high 20s centigrade. Pick your own wild raspberries and alpine strawberries to enjoy as you walk!

Autumn is possibly the most beautiful time of year, with the cooler days ideal for walking and amazing colours as the beech forests turn red and gold. October is generally one of the driest months, and from early September there is also an abundance of wild mushrooms to feast on!