Trek Slovenia in aid of Oxfordshire Mind, 24th – 29th June 2011. Registration fee £50, fundraising and sponsorship £1,450. If you visit one place in Slovenia it should be the Julian Alps in the Northwest of the country! With Snow-capped alpine mountains, dense pine forests, emerald meadows and two beautiful lakes, this region is definitely the highlight of Slovenia. Day one: From Ljubljana our first stop is lakeside Bled, the country’s most visited resort. From here you can see the mountains taking in Triglav National Park. Day two: rather unusually the trek starts by a short walk through an underground tunnel, once dug to shorten the merchants route connecting Carniola with Carinthia. We follow the trails of shepherds, passing wide meadows of alpine flowers. We continue through the quiet valley of Draga, underneath the ancient ruins of Kamen Castle until we reach Begunje, home of the famous Avseniki musicians. Day three: we hike across mountain pastures, past farmers lodges and have great views of the beautiful Bohinj Valley. We visit a farmers museum in Studor village which is set in an old, intact farmhouse and gives an excellent insight in to how the people of this area lived 150 years ago. Day four: a day hike up to the Komna high plateau where we will see great vistas of the central section of the beautiful Julian Alps, Lake Bohinj and Mount Triglav (the highest mountain in Slovenia). We will visit the 70 metre high Savica waterfall and there is an optional cable car ride to the top of Vogel mountain (1532m). Day five: a whole day to explore the beautiful city of Ljubljana. Whether castles and mansions, famous buildings and monuments, churches, rivers and bridges, garden parks and picturesque areas or the hustle and bustle of busy squares are your thing there is certainly something for everyone in Ljubljana city. Day six: a relaxing journey back to the UK. Explore Slovenia with Oxfordshire Mind and you’re guaranteed to have a memorable time! You don't have to be superfit to take part in this challenge. A full fundraising and training pack is given to you when you register. Organised walking days take place each week before the trek which offer you the chance to meet other trekkers, share fundraising ideas, and help with your fitness. For more information please contact Nicky Clargo on 01865 263733 or email nicky.clargo@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk

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