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Bohinj Skiing Holidays
Bohinj, situated in northwestern Slovenia, in the Julian Alps at the edge of the Triglav National Park, is known to be one to the most beautiful unspoilt ski areas in the country. The resort is home to the largest natural lake in Slovenia, Lake Bohinj, which sits beneath a giant glacier, and the scenery in the surrounding areas is simply stunning. Many small villages scattered around the lake make up the resort, and the skiing is found on two different areas of Mount Triglav - Kobla and Vogel. The skiing here at Bohinj caters mainly for beginners and intermediate level skiers, and is a great all round budget destination for families.
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Skiing In Bohinj – The Mountains
Skiing in Bohinj offers visitors 58k of pistes, and the area is served by 15 lifts. Kobel, the largest of the two, is located above the main village, Bohinjska Bistrica, which is accessible from the other villages of Bohinj by the ski bus or train. From the village, a series of chair-lifts takes passenger up to a height of 1,480m and from here, skiers can enjoy 20km of mainly wide, long runs through the trees, including a FIS approved run. Kobel also offers night skiing, available on the Kozji Hrbet trail. The second ski area is Vogel, offering 35km of marked trails, mainly for more advanced skiers, with a gondola whisking skiers up to an altitude of 1,800m. With nursery slopes found at this height, beginners can take in the stunning views and magnificent scenery of the Julian Alps, whilst perfecting their technique. The Zagarjev Graben, a 6km long run with a 1,230m vertical, offering plenty of challenges for experts, and guides are available to help navigate the off-piste terrain. Bohinj is home to some scenic cross-country trails, including a 10km run leading from Bohinjska Bistrica all the way to the lake, and for a change of scene, the lift pass also covers the peaceful resort of Bled, less than an hour away by bus.
Bohinj Skiing – The Après-ski
Bohinj is a traditional resort, with low-key après-ski venues spread throughout the various villages. Friendly Slovenian bars can be found in most of the hotels, including the Ski Hotel Vogel, which is reached by gondola at the top of the Vogel ski area, and has the best views around. Bohinj is a very friendly resort, and caters for the influx of tourists with good child-care facilities and a wide range of shops. There are some scenic hiking trails to be found in and around Brohinj, and other non-skiing activities include ice-skating, ice-climbing, paragliding, and swimming.
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