Lake Bled, Kranjska Gora and Lake Bohinj - Balkan Holidays Winter 2012 First Edition (page 49)

Kranjska Gora, for a chance to tackle the World Cup Slalom run. High above the Bohinj lake towers Mount Vogel, one of the highest alpine ski centres. It has an excellent 8.5 km run going over the back of the mountain and descending to the magnificent lakeside area below. WORLD CUP ALPINESKIING - VITRANC CUP Kranjska Gora owes its reputation as a first class ski resort to its World Cup alpine skiing races. Each winter the steep slopes of Mount Vitranc host two World Cup events in the alpine men's slalom and giant slalom. SNOWBOARDING Kranjska Gora is a great place for beginners and there is some excellent tuition available. The area around Bled and Bohinj offers some interesting terrain for freeriders and the chance to try some adventurous jumps. SKI LIFTS All ski lifts operate between 9.00am - 4.00pm, and in Kranjska Gora you can also enjoy night skiing between 7.00pm and 10.00pm. CROSS COUNTRY It is no exaggeration to say that this is the place for cross country skiing. There is the world renown 40 km course which starts from Kranjska Gora, goes into Italy and Austria before returning to Kranjska Gora. A variety of tracks are marked in the vicinity of Bled centre and there is also a lovely 10km cross country run extending from Bohinjska Bistrica to the impressive Bohinj Lake. Numerous trails in Vogel, the Pokliunk Plateau and Rubno Polje host the Country Skiing World Cup each year and over 60 km of well maintained trails are open to visitors. SLEDGING Sledging is a great way to end a fun-filled day in the snow, an activity not to be missed if you want to truly experience Kranjska Gora. The terrain vehicles will bring you below the three borders or the Vrsic pass. A ADULT "Learn to Ski" Pack (beginners only - lift pass, ski & boot hire, ski school) Kranjska Gora Ł278 Lake Bled Ł222 Lake Bohinj Ł255 Lift pass Kranjska Gora Ł161 Lake Bled Ł128 Lake Bohinj (Mt. Vogel) Ł163 Ski Hire Kranjska Gora (Carving) Ł51 Lake Bled & Bohinj (Carving) Ł41 Boot hire - Kranjska Gora Ł18 Boot hire - Lake Bled & Bohinj Ł18 Helmet - Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj & Kranjska Gora Ł14 Ski School (group, 2 hours per day) Kranjska Gora Ł70 Lake Bled & Bohinj (Vogel slopes) Ł56 Snowboard hire & Boots (age 13+) - Kranjska Gora Ł67 Snowboard hire & Boots (age 13+) - Lake Bled & Bohinj Ł56 Learn to snowboard pack (tuition - 6 days - 2 hrs per day, snowboard, boots and lift pass for 6 days) Kranjska Gora Ł292 Lake Bled Ł235 Bohinj Ł269 PLEASE READ DETAILS CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING: Ski Packs & Services (6 days) - Pre-book & Save! CHILD Ł204 Ł170 Ł190 Ł103 Ł104 Ł109 Ł42 Ł36 Ł15 Ł15 Ł14 Ł58 Ł47 - CHILD AGES - Ski-hire: 6 - 11, Ski School 6 - 11, Lift pass: 6 - 13 · LIFT PASS is valid for Kobla, Sorica, Vogel, Straza, Kranjska Gora and Krvavec ski areas, also known as the Julian Alps. Ski bus operates to Kobla, Krvavec, Vogel and Straza · LOST / DAMAGED LIFT PASSES must be paid for locally. SPECIAL OFFER: Buy ONE, Get ONE Free! Get TWO for the price of ONE on all ski / snowboard equipment and ski tuitions: for arrivals on 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan and from 02 Mar, applicable for all resorts. Kranjska Gora: SKI PASS OFFER for arrivals on 12 Jan, 19 Jan and between 02 - 31 Mar · Adult: Ł126, Child: Ł80 sleigh ride to the valley along the piste lit by torches is an extraordinary experience in an enchanting and romantic atmosphere reminiscent of past times. SNOWMOBILING Snowmobiles can be hired in Kranjska Gora just for the fun of it, for tours along a maintained circular route, or for breathtaking panorama tours to the surroundings in the company of a guide. DOG SLEDGE RACES Kranjska Gora has joined the company of several famous ski resorts in organising sled dog races - an exciting experience for both competitors and spectators. ICE SKATING In the centre of Lake Bled there is an open air ice rink, as well as one in Kranjska Gora located near Hotel Prisank. APRČS-SKI Kranjska Gora is a great place to let your hair down after a hard day on the slopes. Its wonderful bars and restaurants offer a fantastic atmosphere at a fraction of the price you can expect to pay back home and if you fancy a flutter, you can try your luck at the local casino. There are weekly ski parties, snow rafting and tobogganing. Beautifully complemented by its magical setting, Bled offers all the amenities of a modern ski resort - excellent choice of restaurants, lively bars, discos and even a casino for that extra bit of fun. When the water of the lake freezes over, you can go skating or take a short cut to the famous church in the middle of the lake. EXCURSIONS There are various half and full day excursions available for those who want to get out and about and see some more of what this wonderful part of Europe has to offer. Visit the famous Postojna caves, the 17th century church on Lake Bled, the Triglav National Park, Venice in Italy or Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Photographic Acknowledgement - Slovenia Source: www.slovenia.info and photographers: Matej Vranic, J. Skok, Ales Fevzer and B. Kladnik. ONE LIFT PASS VALID FOR 6 SKI CENTRES! KRANJSKA GORA KRANJSKA GORA SLOVENIA | BOOK ON-LINE AT WWW.BALKANHOLIDAYS.CO.UK 49