This is a special trekking itinerary for those who like to spend as much time in the mountains as possible. The High Tatras belong to the Carpathian mountain arc. The mountains are situated in the northern part of Slovakia along the Polish border. The main range of the Tatras extends for 78 kilometres from west to east. The whole Tatras cover the area of 786 square kilometres and they are divided into the Western Tatras (also called Rohace), eastern or Belianske Tatras and central or the High Tatras.
There are more then 25 peaks above 2500m together with the most famous highest peak of the whole High Tatras, Gerlachovsky peak (2655m). The Central and Western Tatras consist of granite and gneiss. The Belianske Tatras are created mostly from limestone and dolomites.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Prague (or Vienna) and transfer by coach, plane or night train to the centre of the High Tatras. This day depends on time of arrival. (D).
Day 2: Our trek starts from Zdiar or Lysa Polana (if we are going from Poland) - mountain villages with traditional wooden houses. We will walk up to Siroke Saddle (1830m) and continue via Kopske Saddle, Velke Biele pleso to Chalet by the Green Lake (1551). Accommodation: Chata při Zelenom Plesi (shower). 6-7 hours walking. (B/D).
Day 3: A chance to reach Jahnaci peak (2229m). The first ascent of this peak was accomplished by English traveller Robert Townson. Afternoon we will set off to Zamkovskeho Chalet. 6 hours. (B/D).
Day 4: We set off on one of the most popular hikes in the High Tatras. Through Mala Studena Dell we walk up to Teryho chalet (built in the last century) on the bank of a mountain lake at 2015m above sea level. This is a favourite base for climbers because this area offers excellent opportunities for climbing. We will leave our luggage here and go on to Maly Ladovy peak. (B/D).
Day 5: From Teryho chalet we trek through Priecne Saddle (2352) to Zbojnicka Chalet and continue to Prielom, Vychodna Vysoka through Kvetnica to the mountain hotel Sliezsky Dom (shower). (B/D).
Day 6: The best possibility to reach the highest peak of the High Tatras and whole Carpathians ridge - Gerlach peak (2655m). In the afternoon 2-3hours walk (traverse) to Popradske Pleso Lake (shower) - our last base. (B/D).
Day 7: Last chance to climb Rysy peak (2499m), a popular summit for Slovak and Polish people. It is one of the few peaks in the High Tatras which it is possible to reach from both sides. The hike from Polish side is much steeper. Walk down to Strbske Pleso and transfer back for return journey to Prague. 7-8 hours. (B/D).
Day 8: Departure from the area and transfer to airport for return flight. End of the trip. (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes: accommodation in mountain huts and chalets, half-board, service of experienced guide.
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