Slovakian mountains Trek - National Park of Mala Fatra

The National Park of Malá Fatra is situated in the westernmost Slovak high mountains Malá Fatra. Amongst its attractions, you can expect Gorges, rock peaks and an attractive ridge tour. Heightening the region's popularity and appeal is its association with Slovakia’s Robin Hood, the righteous outlaw Juraj Jánošík, who is said to have prowled these hills and gorges.

The Krivánska part of the Malá Fatra Mountains was designated the Protected Landscape Area in 1967 for its unusual abundance of natural assets as well as many plant and animal species that can be found here. It was then re-classified in 1988 to National Park Malá Fatra. It covers an area of 226 square kilometres, however, the area of its protective zone stretches to 233 square kilometres.

The protected area is of high importance due to its varied geological history including dissected relief forms. An exceptional amount of forest and mountain compounds with precious dwarf pinewoods can also be spotted throughout the park. It is common to see wild animals such as the wolf, lynx or bear. 

The waterfalls Šútovský vodopád, Horné Diery and Dolné Diery and the tops such as Malý Rozsutec, Veľký Rozsutec or Veľký Fatranský Kriváň are all popular tourist destinations to visit.

The recommended starting points for trips throughout the Park are the areas of Terchová, Vrátna a Štefanová.

The price includes: 
5 nights in a mountain huts/guest houses accommodation and 2 nights hotel accommodation, all on HB basis; guides fees & expenses.
Travel from Poprad airport and to Cracow and Balice airport.

The price does not include: 
Flights; Lunches and drinks; uplift costs.

We proudly offer our returning customers a discount.

The promotion is valid for qualifying bookings made before the end of October 2024 (using the discount codes provided) at the checkout.

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This is an extensive list of the equipment you should bring if you are coming to one of our trekking holidays.

During the trip, you will be staying most nights in a mountain huts or hotel/guesthouse accommodation on a half board basis. You will just need to carry a rucksack with all items you will need for a duration of a trip. We highly recommend packing as lightweight as possible.

You will be accompanied by an English speaking Slovakian mountain guide who will assist with any language barriers you may come across.

• Trekking - Kit list

  • Base Layer Top – a few base layer tops. A short sleeved top is worth bringing for hot days. 

  • Mid-layer fleece tops – a couple of fleece type jacket or tops that can be worn between your base layer and outer layers. The “Layering” approach offers the best heat retention and flexibility in warm and cold weather.

  • Walking shorts or a pair of trousers with zip-off legs. Useful for walk-ins to huts on hot days.

  • Long waterproof and breathable hiking trousers.
    
    
  • Comfortable waterproof and breathable hiking boots. Sandals or flip-flops for the night are useful but not compulsory, however, you may find them useful when having a rest in a hut,

  • Light waterproof and breathable jacket, ideally Gore-Tex

  • Gore-Tex Pants - Gore-Tex or other waterproof breathable trousers. 

  • Sun hat – bring a wide-brimmed sun hat or baseball cap.

  • Socks - a few pairs of lightweight trekking socks.
    
    
  • Sun lotion and sunglasses.
    
    
  • Water flask, 1L should be sufficient.
    
    
  • Trekking poles - lightweight and that fold into 3 so they are packable.
    
    
  • Small first aid kit for personal use (blister plasters etc.)

• Insurance

  It is a condition of booking that you are insured for your chosen activity and the cover must include medical expenses, personal accident, personal liability, third party risks and rescue (including helicopter rescue). You are strongly advised also to take out cover against cancellation and curtailment.

  For UK residents Ski Club Travel Insurance may be a suitable option.

  For more details and to purchase a policy online visit http://www.skiclubinsurance.co.uk/
  If you need assistance arranging your personal insurance please let us know.
   

• Airport Transfers

  We include in the price of the trip 2 shared, group airport transfer from Poprad and to Balice airport.  This is at set times so we ask you to arrange your flights accordingly.  

  On the arrival day, the transfer will depart Poprad airport at 3.30pm, you should book a flight that arrives no later than about 1.45pm so you have time to collect your luggage and make your way to the meeting point.  On the departure day the transfer will pick everyone up from a hotel at approximately 10 am, this means you will be dropped off at Balice airport at approximately 11 am; this should be suitable for flight departures from 1.30pm onwards.  So we ask you to book a flight back that leaves no earlier than 1.30pm.  

  If you have to arrive/depart outside of these times then you will need to make your own arrangements to get to Poprad and from Cracow.

• Trekking - Guide info

  All our trekking trips are run by a team of Mountain Guides. For this trip, you will be accompanied by a local Slovakian, English speaking Mountain Guide. 

• Accommodation Information

  For a duration of a trip, you will be staying in a mix of mountain huts, guesthouses and hotels. 

  All of them will have running water and toilet facilities, however, in a mountain huts, you might need to use a shared bathroom.

  Accommodation will be on a half board, hence only lunches should be arranged at your end. Usually, you will come across mountain huts where you can buy local food or resupply.