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, with only around 60 sunless days each year. 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 varieties of orchids and gentians. 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. Pick your own wild raspberries and 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. There are also an abundance of wild mushrooms to feast on!
Winter time transforms this beautiful region into a real winter wonderland, with cold, clear frosty mornings and the clearest air imaginable, a place where you can stand in the sunshine looking down on the mist in the valleys, enjoy the excitement of walking in snow, or the chance to ski just three minutes from the chalet. Come home to hot chocolate or mulled wine, before relaxing in front of a blazing fire with a book from our library!
