Vrtača
Route Character
Nice south face to ski and an amazing view from the top. Steeper on the summit. Crampons and snow axes are a must.
Starting Point & Village
Starting point: When in Žirovnica drive to Završnica. There is a dam for the hydroplant, pass the Zavrh Bar. Go as far as you can go on the gravel road. Then start skining or walking up. Village: Žirovnica
Ascent & Route
First you follow a gravel road up to Koča pri izviru Završnice. There you turn north through the woods onto the south face. Pick your ascent carefully (see the pics for orientation) You do not want to get a dead end ;) Crampons and snow axes are a must. Once you get on the ridge you go to the big snow axe and a rope as a monument on the summit.
Descent & Variants
You can choose the way you came up or you can choose the south face. It is narrow at first but then it widens. Keep in mind, that you need to go east at the bottom of the face to get towards the Koča pri izviru Završnice.
Photo Gallery
A selection of 10 photos from the tour:
Map and Avalanche Risk
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Slope Map
Tour Planning & Important Notes (OpenSlopeMap)
Tour Planning
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Map Explanation
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Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is this splitboard route?
The route is classified with difficulty level 5.
How many vertical meters does the tour include?
The ascent covers approximately 1221 vertical meters.
How long does the ascent take?
The tour takes around 2.75 hours.
Where does the route start?
The starting point of the tour is Žirovnica.