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Spend the Christmas holidays on the trail and experience winter in its rawest and most beautiful form! We have prepared a 3-day winter overland adventure combining the dense forest wilderness of Gorski Kotar, the snow-covered slopes of Northern Velebit, and breathtaking panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea and islands – all complemented by warm shelter and dinner at a hotel in Senj.
The adventure begins on Christmas morning with a meetup in Ogulin. From there, we immediately hit the forest tracks of Gorski Kotar, pushing over the Vratnik Pass towards the coast to Senj, where a well-deserved rest and hotel dinner await us.
Day two is reserved for a true winter test on Velebit – setting off from Senj through Oltari towards Zavižan and Velebitska Plješevica. Our goal is to reach one of the highest points in Croatia accessible by vehicle – which, depending on snow levels and drifts, will require technical driving, recovery gear, and clearing the trail. On the third day, we ascend back through Oltari towards Vratnik, following a mountain ridge with wide-open views of the Kvarner Gulf and its islands, heading north back toward Gorski Kotar where we officially wrap up the tour.
Note: Routes are strictly subject to change based on field conditions. Driving high in the mountains where heavy snow drifts dictate our pace, our core motto remains: Shovel and winch are my best friends! In case of a lack of snow, the tour transitions into a scenic winter overland drive.
After breakfast, you are transferred to Glengoyne Distillery for a tour and tasting session. You are then transferred to Drymen to begin your walk on the West Highland Way, taking in views over Loch Lomond from the top of Conic Hill before descending into Balmaha for your evening stay.
Your walk today takes you along the east side of Loch Lomond, clinging to the water’s edge along much of the way. This is a lovely, low level and relaxed stage as it meanders past pebbly beaches and giving you plenty of time to take in the surrounding scenery and wildlife.
From Rowardennan, the path heads into thick woodland. There are two options here: the easier being the wide forest track which follows the contours up and down the hill; or the more time consuming, narrow path which skirts over rocks and exposed tree roots along the banks of the loch. The rocky and uneven path continues along the loch, hugging the water’s edge amidst ancient oak forest. The loch becomes noticeably narrower as the path approaches Inverarnan.
Soon after leaving Inverarnan, the path runs alongside the picturesque, fast-flowing River Falloch before a long stretch on an old military road. The route here closely follows the West Highland Line railway and eventually passes underneath the tracks as the path nears a coniferous forest. The route continues through the forest along a winding, undulating path, eventually crossing the road and River Fillin. Views of the surrounding mountains are wonderful. A well-maintained path follows the River Cononish before reaching Tyndrum.
Take a steep serpentine path up to the village of Anopolis, from there walk to ancient Aradena, situated at the edge of the impressive Aradena Gorge. A scenic path goes down into the Aradena Gorge all the way to the coast. The last part of today’s walk takes you along the coast back to Loutro. A shorter route today is possible via the tiny village of Livaniana and then descending through the Aradena Gorge to the sea. Depending on your flight time on the following day, you may need to travel back to Chora Sfakion by ferry today, and on to Chania or Heraklion.
Accommodation & Meals
2 x nights stay at the hotel with breakfast and dinner, double rooms
Group Size
Minimum 4, maximum 9 vehicles
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Note The itinerary is strictly subject to change depending on weather conditions, primarily the amount of snow. In the case of a lack of snow, the tour transitions into a scenic overland drive. In the event of heavy snow, significantly lower mileage is to be expected.
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