recommended routeJuliana SkiTour 2 - Nad Šitom glava (2087 m), a short and sweet ski tour
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/ Nad Šitom glava (desni vrh) nad zasneženo vršiško cestoPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps -
/ Nad prelazom VršičPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ PrisojnikPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ ZasledovalciPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ Na vrhu Nad Šitom glave, zadaj Mala MojstrovkaPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ Pogled čez Trento proti Lepemu ŠpičjuPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ Dobrač, zadaj avstrijske Visoke TurePhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ Proti Špiku in ŠkrlaticiPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ Zavoji proti doliniPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ Kratka pavzaPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ Naprej navzdol proti prelazuPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
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/ Pogled nazaj na presmučano linijoPhoto: Janko Humar, The Julian Alps
Author’s recommendation
Safety information
Despite the fact that the ski tour is short, it is relatively steep and recommended only in stable snow conditions. After new snow, the risk of avalanches increases. In hard snow slipping becomes a danger. At the top, the cornices need to be considered. There are often large cornices that form on the leeward side of the ridge.Tips and hints
Nad Šitom glava is a suitable choice if you do not have time for a full day tour. It is also recommended as an introduction to the ski touring season.Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Continue straight up below Mojstrovka. At this point it is very likely to come across tracks made by previous tour skiers, as this is a popular tour. When the slope gradient increases, larch trees on the right side can be spotted. From there continue switch backing straight up. Alternatively, you can follow in the direction of Mojstovka below the steep walls above.Before entering the couloir leading to Vratca, turn right.
The ascent through the larch trees or the long traverse from the left leads us to slightly flatter slopes. Towards the right, ascend to the top of Nad Šitom glava (2087 m). On the summit ridge, avoid the cornices.
Despite the fact that Nad Šitom glava is a relatively modest peak compared to its neighbors, it still offers luxurious views: of the Julian Alps ridges on the Primorska side, on the steep walls of Prisojnik and Škrlatica in the neighborhood and further on to Austria, all the way to their highest mountain Grossglockner.
The slopes for the descent are mostly wide and ski-friendly. Choose the descent path that is most appropriate to your skiing ability.
Note
Public transport
There is no public transport.Getting there
From the Gorenjska side: From Kranjska Gora along the only road to the Vršič Pass.
From the Primorska side: from Bovec head in the direction of Trenta and on to the Vršič Pass.
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