18 percent!

1000m of climbing for the first day was never going to be a doddle. However, we had not reckoned on a long 18% climb whilst contending with the roar of gang after gang of motorcycles, usually passing a bit too close to our wobbles. The pass finally achieved we slipped into Slovenia and the Triglav National park with mountains well in keeping with the steepness of the roads. With great views and fewer motorbikes we made a slow climb to our refuge, rewarded with spectacular views from the window.Read more