We invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience – climbing Gerlachovský štít (2,655 m), the highest peak in Slovakia and the entire Tatra Mountains! We guarantee incredible views, adrenaline, and a true sense of mountain freedom. This is a great opportunity to spend an active, even a little extreme, weekend. We’ll climb the highest peak in the High Tatras and the entire Carpathian Mountains, accompanied by an experienced guide.
Accommodation in a comfortable mountain refuge (hostel).
This program is a great way to prepare for climbing in the Alps, for example: Mont Blanc and Matterhorn. In addition, after the trip you will gain skills that will be useful in the high mountains of the Caucasus, Nepal, etc.
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Your guides on the winter tour “Climbing Gerlachovský štít” (2655 m)
Winter Tour Route “Climbing Gerlachovský štít” (2655 m):
Tatranska Polianka railway station – Gerlachovsky štít town (2655 m) – Tatranska Polianka railway station
Route of the tour “Winter ascent to Gerlachovský štít” (2655 m) by days
day
After lunch, we’ll meet at the parking lot in Tatranska Polianka and transfer to the Sležský Dom mountain hotel, from where we’ll begin our ascent tomorrow to Gerlachovský štít, the highest peak in the High Tatras.
In the evening, we’ll admire the sunset on the shore of a mountain lake and prepare our climbing gear.
day
Today we’ll set out early, taking the classic route through Velikaya Proba and descending down the Batizovsky Chute into the Batizovskaya Valley.
After the descent, on the way back, we’ll rest at Batizovsky Reach, then descend to Sležský Dom. Transfer to Tatranska Polyanka and departure.
Note:
The program is not final and may be adjusted depending on the weather, the condition of the participants and other factors.
Why is it profitable to go hiking with Extremeguide?
Cost and conditions of the tour “Winter ascent of Gerlachovsky Štít” (2655 m)
Is this trip right for you?
To participate in the program, you must have experience in hiking or climbing. This program is a great way to prepare for climbing in the Alps, for example: Mont Blanc and Matterhorn. In addition, after the trip you will gain skills that will be useful in the high mountains of the Caucasus, Nepal, etc.
The price includes:
- Guide/instructor (1 guide per 2 participants);
- Accommodation in a Sležský Dom (1 night);
- General equipment rental: ropes, slings, slings, carabiners;
- transfer to the Sležský Dom from Tatranska Polyanka and back;
- Participation certificate.
Not included in the price:
- Round-trip transportation to Tatranská Polyanka;
- Accommodation in an apartment after the climb;
- Meals: dinner at the Sležský Dom costs 25 EUR, and breakfast costs 15 EUR;
- Accident and medical insurance;
- Rental of climbing and personal equipment – 70 EUR;
- Guide tips;
- Other expenses.
Cost depending on the number of participants
| Number of participants | Cost per 1 participant |
|---|---|
| 4 | 550 EUR |
| 3 | 600 EUR |
| 2 | 600 EUR |
| 1 | 1150 EUR |
Best price guarantee!
- We have included in the price all possible basic expenses for the program and guarantee that there are no hidden additional costs, while we have retained the best service at a low price: transfers, hotel accommodation, guides and staff!
We have a flexible discount system
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Necessary equipment
Basics:
- Backpack 60-80 liters (Please note that in addition to personal items, food and public equipment must be there) (More about choosing a backpack);
- Backpack for mountaineering 20-30 l.
Shoes and clothing:
- Mountaineering/trekking boots, insulated or for warm socks (It is important that shoes are comfortable and worn in. Usually shoes are chosen with a thick toe and 1.5-2 sizes larger than the foot size) (More about choosing clothes and boots);
- Gaiters (shoe covers) for climbing boots;
- Down jacket or warm jacket;
- Rain cape (in case your main clothes get wet);
- Warm hat;
- Balaclava;
- Membrane walking pants;
- Membrane walking jacket;
- Thermal underwear set;
- Thin fleece (under a walking jacket);
- Warm sweater (polar, fleece);
- Socks 3 pairs (thermal socks or other thick ones);
- Overnight socks (preferably wool or down);
- Fleece gloves;
- Gloves or mittens (down, ski, the main thing is that they are with wind protection);
- Warm spare gloves;
- T-shirt;
- Change underclothing.
Additionally:
- A cover for a backpack (or large plastic bags for packing things);
- Headlamp + spare set of batteries;
- Hygiene items (a toothbrush and a small tube of toothpaste, a bar of soap and a little shampoo will be enough; do not take full bottles of shower gel and shampoo, heaps of creams and lotions with you);
- Documents;
- Individual first aid kit (plaster, cold, stomach, head. You also need to take into account specific and chronic diseases, if any. In addition to the individual first aid kit, the instructor has a general);
- Mountaineering goggles;
- Ski mask (goggles are also possible);
- lip balm chapstick;
- Water bottle ( 1-2 l.);
- Thermos (1 l) (*in cold season);
- Thermal blanket (isofolia);
- Chemical heating pads (*in cold seasons);
- Work gloves;
- Trekking poles.
Climbing equipment:
- ice ax;
- helmet;
- harness;
- Self-belaying lanyard – 2 pcs;
- Prussk loop – 1,5 m, 6 mm;
- carbines – 4 pcs;
- descender;
- crampons;
- snowshoes (the necessity and possibility of renting should be clarified in advance).
- Camera;
- Seat pad.
Additional Information
To participate in the camp you need insurance that covers mountaineering.
- Valid international passport.
Meeting at the Tatranska Polyanka railway station or another point in Tatranska Polyanka agreed upon with the group.
The program is intensive, and requires maximum concentration and attention, as well as a willingness to learn new things.
Since the school takes place in the mountains, you must be mentally and physically prepared for low temperatures and sudden changes in weather. In addition, you must be physically prepared for intense outdoor training and mountain climbing.
Read more about training and preparation here.
Accommodation at the Slezhsky Dom mountain hostel. Rooms are 10-15 people per room. Hot showers, toilets, kitchens, washing machines, and internet are available. Rooms are heated.
Each person plans their own meals, but sharing meals is possible. Breakfasts can be prepared in the apartment or hostel, tea in a thermos and sandwiches are brought for lunch, and dinners can be prepared independently or eaten at a catering establishment. Dinner at the Slezhsky Dom costs 25 euros, and breakfast costs 15 euros. You can also bring snacks and bars.
The program is potentially dangerous to your health and life. Since you’ll be in the winter mountains, there’s a risk of frostbite and hypothermia due to sudden weather changes. Furthermore, you’ll be working at altitude. You must follow the guide’s recommendations and instructions throughout the program. If a participant fails to follow the guide’s instructions or exhibits any misconduct, the guide may terminate their participation without compensation.
There’s mobile phone coverage in the mountains. The hostel also has Wi-Fi.
The table shows the basic cost for a group and may change depending on the number of people in the group. For the calculation of the cost of the tour for a smaller number of people and individual groups, see the «Price» block for more details.
We guarantee that on the dates indicated in the table, even if there is a minimum number of people allowed in the group, the tour will take place 100% with a minimum change in cost.
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