THE POLISH HIGH TATRAS

9 days at - including flights

Tripcode: TVT

Trekking in the rugged mountains of Poland, plus the historic city of Krakow

The Polish High Tatras are one of the most rugged and spectacular ranges in Europe, part of the granite Carpathian range, rising to almost 2500m. The dramatic scenery, combined with a sophisticated network of footpaths, makes them a popular walking destination. Starting from the town of Zakopane, we trek through valleys, past lakes and over ridges before the final test, a tough ascent of Rysy (2499m), the highest mountain in Poland. From the top of this scramble we gain a dramatic 360 degree vista of more than 100 peaks, in both Poland and across the border in Slovakia. The walking is hard but rewarding, the terrain tough but beautiful, and the mountain huts basic but friendly, clean and hospitable. Finally we visit Krakow, to relax and enjoy the delights of Poland's most fascinating city.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Fly to Krakow. Transfer to Zakopane.
Day 2	Short bus ride to Tatra National Park entrance; walk past limestone gorges and caves to summit of Raczkowa Przel.
Day 3	Tough trek to the summit of Ciemniak with fantastic views; descend down the Dolina Kondratowa to the Kalatowki Hut.
Day 4	Long climb to summit of Mt Kasprowy; descend to the Murowaniec Hut.
Day 5	Beautiful day of trekking in the heart of the High Tatras; through the 'Valley of the five Polish lakes' to Roztoka.
Day 6	Trek via Morskie Oko to the peak of Mt Rysy (2499m); there is some scrambling and difficult terrain, but the splendid views make the effort more than worthwhile.
Day 7	Short descent down the Dolina Rybiego. Transfer to historic city of Krakow.
Day 8	Free day in Krakow.
Day 9	Fly to London.

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