Slovenian Ice

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Introduction

Ice climbing in Slovenia is like Canada in minature. There is a huge choice of routes of all grades and the scenery is breathtaking. The big advantages over Canada are the speed and cost of getting there, a one hour time difference and hardly any driving to get to the routes. Also, even if the ice conditions aren't great, there are other options for climbing 'mixed' Alpine routes, which previous course participants have enjoyed. Our courses are guided by local IFMGA Guides, such as Tomaz Jakofcic and Klemen Gricar. They know the area incredibly well, are flexible and therefore able to deliver an exciting week of climbing, whatever the weather might be.

Based from a comfortable Slovenian hotel in Bled, this course gives six days climbing guided at 1:2 in this fascinating country on the eastern fringe of the European Alps.

It's a good idea to have already done some icefall climbing, prior to joining this course. But if you have climbed Scottish snow and ice routes or had a few visits to an indoor climbing wall, and understand basic ropework (belaying/abseiling) you can join. Climbers are paired according to their abilities and ambitions.

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Typical Programme

Day 1:	Sunday. Travel to Ljubljana Airport. You will be met at the airport and transferred to Bled. Overnight hotel.
Day 2-4:	Monday - Wednesday. Ice climbing in some of the most beautiful Slovenian mountain valleys, such as Planica, Krnica, Logarska Dolina and Vrata. Decisions will be made considering weather and ice conditions.
Day 5-7:	Thursday - Saturday. Possible routes in higher Slovenian mountains, conditions permiting. For example, the north face of Storzic (2,132m), the north face of Dolgi hrbet (2,447m) or the north face of Begunjscica (2,060 m). Return transfer to Ljubljana, overnight hotel.
Day 8:	Sunday. Dispersal. Breakfast will be provided on the last morning before leaving for Ljubljana Airport.

Experience Required

This intermediate course is guided at 1:2 ratio. As a minimum, we would recommend having completed our Alpine Ice Long Weekend course or in Scotland, our Snow and Ice Climbing course.

Preparation

To climb icefalls and enjoy the experience, you need good basic level of fitness and to be reasonably determined. Indoor climbing will help to tone muscles and improve your grip strength, as well as training your balance and overall agility.

Equipment

We will send you a detailed equipment list once you have booked. We are unable to provide hire equipment on this course.

Course Directors - Tomaz Jakofcic

The Slovenian Ice course is directed by Tomaz Jakofcic. Tomaz is a familiar face on Jagged Globe summer Alpine and Alpine Ice courses, as well as regularly leading expeditions for us overseas... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the course or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	Meeting in		Availability
Sun 25 Jan – Sun 1 Feb 2026	Ljubljana		Available Book now »
2 places left with £75 early booking offer Head of Course Tomaz Jakofcic	£2,450 £2,375

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Group size: 2 – 8 people.

For comparison, this course starts from £350 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

What the price includes

• Road transfer from Ljubljana Airport to Bled
• 6 nights' hotel accommodation in Bled on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
• 1 nights' hotel accommodation in Ljubljana on a twin-sharing, bed and breakfast basis
• 6 days' guiding with a qualified IFMGA Mountain Guide. Ratio 1:2 maximum
• Transport (by public means, private hire vehicle, minibus or guides' cars) to fulfil the course programme
• Group mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment
• Ice axes & crampons, when booked in advance

What the price does not include

• Flights to Ljubljana
• Transfer from hotel in Ljubljana to Ljubljana airport at the end of the course
• Evening meal in Ljubljana
• Any costs associated with travelling to and accommodation in climbing areas not listed in the outline programme
• Lunch
• Personal climbing equipment and clothing (including harness, helmets and boots)
• Mountaineering and travel Insurance

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Travel & Venue

Fly to Ljubljana Airport, for example, with Easyjet. The Guides will pick you up and drive you to Bled.

We are based in a small traditional inn, serving home-made slovene dishes in a cosy, traditional atmosphere.