Thinking about holidays…

Flicking through my pictures I came across some from Jen and I’s trip Slovenia late last summer which I’d fully intended on putting up here. It’s nearly six months down the line but it’s getting to that time of year where everyone’s looking forward to the weather warming up and being excited by booking summer boating trips. So if you’re browsing the net from the office and it’s cold outside, maybe these pics will provide a little food for thought.

We came across flights with Ryanair, flying into Trieste, for £1 each way per person but then with boats and the ticking of a few necessary boxes this escalated to around £120 each. Booking a rental car from Trieste airport in advance was best as some of the companies don’t cover you over the border into Slovenia, Europcar seemed to be good…

… The only down side being that they don’t do roof racks so after a bit of debate we were directed to the local shopping centre about 5 mins drive away where we picked up a 40 euro rack which nearly fitted but was secure with a couple of straps through the doors.

There’s loads of accommodation scattered up the Soca valley, but finding somewhere between Kobarid and Bovec puts you on location for the best sections. We stayed in Tronovo ob Soci near the Alpin Action shop, I’d recommend visiting to pick up a Soca River map which shows grades, distances, put ons and take outs of each section. There’s also the slalom section here which runs level with the small village and is good for those who are into a bit of down river training.

If you do choose to have a blast on the slalom section do make sure you know the take out, just before the blasted bridge (you’ll easily spot it), as this is the lead into the Syphon gorge where employing a river guide is recommended for the first run.

River info wise, apart from what I’ve mentioned above, a detailed guide – anything more than the river map – would only take away from the mini adventure that this grade 3/4 paradise offers. Although it is worth noting that there’s an awesome pizzeria in the little village of Srpenica!

More info for the Soca valley and a lest detailed version of the river map can be found here – MAP GUIDES TO THE SOCA REGION OF SLOVENIA

Enjoy!

Ed