Ski
Touring in the Tatras, Poland
The
Tatras range is located in the Northern Carpates, at the border of Poland
and Slovakia. The peaks do not surpass 2600meters in altitude
but the steepness and the latitude of the range make the conditions
more difficult than one would imagine.
The Poles do very little ski touring which leaves the mountain range
‘untouched’.
The Polish and Slovakian Tatras are part of a natural park that is home
to brown bears, wolves and elk …
Zakopane,
the Polish Chamonix, situated at only 400meters in altitude, is covered
in snow for most of the winter.
Easily accessible by bus from Krakow, this little town is the point
of departure for our traverse.
The huts hidden in snow covered meadows are filled of character: built
with wood or stone,
they have beer on tap, and some even have showers, both of which are
a nice way to end the day !
| Place
: Ski Touring in the
Tatras
Length : 8 days
"Philosophy"
/ Level : Ski touring
for people who love nature and are used to skiing over several
days. The huts have guardians and are very comfortable. Average
daily vertical gain is 1000meters. Prior experience of 2-4 day
excursions are beneficial to fully appreciate the charm of the
Tatras.
Dates : March
7-14, 2008
Price : 1650 euros per
person. |
Le massif des Tatras se situe dans le nord des Carpates à
la frontière en Pologne et Slovaquie. |
Price
Includes :
- All transportation
- Guided skiing with a member of the Compagnie des Guides
de Chamonix
- Accommodation in Krakow and huts during the ski tour
- All meals during the trip except in Krakow and Zakopane
( day 1 and 8)
- Technical equipment used by the group
Price
does NOT include :
-
Personal technical gear (list given upon sign-up)
- Drinks and personal extras
- Souvenirs and personal shopping
- Cancellation insurance and/or expatriation
Itinerary
:
Day 1 : PARIS - CRACOVIE - ZAKOPANE
International
flight to Krakow plus two hour bus transfer to Zakopane, the
small town situated at the foot of the mountains. Night in
a hotel.
Day
2 : CHOCHOLOWSKA HUT (1140 m) – RAKON (1879 m)
Bus transfer to the departure point. The fun begins: we reach
the hut via sled! After leaving our stuff at the hut we ascend
Rakon with a light pack …
Day 3 :
ZADNI ORNAK (1854 m) – ORNAK HUT (1100 m)
The
first climb takes us to the Trzydniowianski peak (1758m).
Beautiful descent in the valley of Starorobocianski (1200m).
Climb to Ornak and descend to the hut named after it.
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Day
4 : KRZESANICA (2122 m) – KONDRATOWEIJ HUT (1300 m)
Magnificent ridgeline day…
From the hut descend the valley to Cudakowa Polana and then
climb to Ciemniak (2096m). We then follow the ridgeline, which
is the frontier line with Slovakia, passing by Krzesanica
(2122m), Malolaczniak (2096m), and Kondracka Kopa (2005m).
Ski down to the hut. .
Day 5 : ZAWRAT (2158 m) – PIECU POLSKISH HUT
Traverse to rejoin the chair lifts at the small resort of
Kuznice (2000m). Descend via the ski resort to Gascienicowa
(1500m) and then climb to Lake Czarny (black lake) and the
Zawrat Pass via a steep couloir. Descent to the hut bordering
Przedni Lake.
Day 6 : SZPIGLASOWA WIERCH (2172 m) – MORSKIE
HUT (1400 m)
We make our way up alongside the lakes we passed by yesterday
in order to go towards the Szpiglasowa Pass (2110m). Ascent
via an up and back to the Szpiglasowa peak before beginning
our descent on one of the beautiful slopes of the Morskie
Lake and hut.
Day 7 : ZAKOPANE – CRACOVIE
One last run below the hut and we start making our way back.
The snow-covered route brings us back to civilization, the
bus, Zakopane and finally Krakow …
Day 8 : CRACOVIE – PARIS
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Extra
Information :
Health:
No specific vaccinations required
Currency: Poland is not part of the European monetary Zone, plan
on having Polish Zloty for drinks and personal extras
Customs: Valid Passport required, no visa required for members of
the European Union.
Important
:
The above itinerary can be changed by the guide or modified at any
time because of weather conditions and safety. This could potentially
change the itinerary substantially.
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