When we decided to explore the Liptov region years ago, we didn´t know what awaited us. It was an equation with many unknown parameters. The solution included a hike of more than 100 km. We discovered an amazing region at the heart of Slovakia surrounded by the majestic mountains and deep forests. We discovered Poludnica, a mountain of the Low Tatras, seduces you for the first time when you reach its top. With its beauty. And for the second time when you run on it. With its wildness and inaccessibility.
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When we decided to explore the Liptov region years ago, we didn´t know what awaited us. It was an equation with many unknown parameters.
The solution included a hike of more than 100 km.
We discovered an amazing region at the heart of Slovakia surrounded by the majestic mountains and deep forests.
We discovered Poludnica
, a mountain of the Low Tatras, seduces you for the first time when you reach its top. With its beauty.
And for the second time when you run on it. With its wildness and inaccessibility.
Its name is connected with the sun, and noon. The locals noticed that when the sun stood over its summit, it was noon.
This mountain is 1,548 m high and is surrounded by the Iľanovská dolina valley from the west and Jánska dolina valley from the east.
It is this latter valley, that is one the oldest protected areas in Slovakia and one of the longest valleys in the Low Tatras.
Here you can see many swallow holes, mineral springs, and caves. Here the Bystrá stream wells forth.
It is exactly this rollicking Bystrá, which flows into the Belá river in the Liptovská kotlina basin. The wild Belá, which each year changes its course, and where you can experience the best rafting of your life.
And here you can also find the Stanišovská jaskyňa cave.
It is exactly this pure and virgin cave, which you will discover via headlamp.
The most beautiful mountains are those which we haven´t yet conquered, once said Boris Filan, a famous Slovak writer.
We often cannot name beauty.
We feel the beauty.
We can feel it in a wild and inaccessible forest.
We sense it in the chaos of the twisted roots.
And also in the symmetry of their leaves.
Poludnica or Lady Midday, was a mythic and demonic spirit, appeared as a wonderful femme fatale.
Poludnica, the mountain, a symbol of the Liptov region, is beautiful in its imperfection.
It is not as high and majestic as Gerlach, the highest Slovak mountain.
It is not as monumental as Kriváň, Baníkov, or Veľký Rozsutec.
But from here, you can admire the surrounding beauty. And that makes it special.
And exactly here, on this magical place, you will find the eternal youth
, beauty, health, and power hidden in the hard training!
We will take you there!
Let´s spend three days full of running, power workouts, stretching, hiking, wellness, healthy food and walking in the forest with us!
The sumptuous half-board is included. Start your day on Crete with a colorful, imperial breakfast. After all, you need the energy to master your training sessions, hikes, or a long day on the beach! Breakfast includes local yogurt and honey, muesli and granola, nuts, fresh summer fruit, and vegetables, boiled and scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, and sweet homemade cakes as well as various types of warm bread, pastries and croissants, all freshly baked. A large selection of cheeses, jams, and cold cuts are also part of the culinary offer. Drinks such as milk, tea, juices, and filter coffee are available in unlimited quantities throughout the breakfast period.
In addition to the selection of internationally popular morning favorites, you will also find traditional Cretan delicacies prepared with selected, locally sourced, and seasonal ingredients. Chalara restaurant, located in a restored Venetian-era building and the beautiful garden under the lemon trees, brings you in touch with the best Cretan delicacies. Your fabulous dinner will consist of three courses. All meals are carefully prepared with local, seasonal produce and served in a modern way in a unique setting where the summer shadows that fall through the glass roof play with the fine architectural lines of the old Venetian stonework.
Only the highest quality extra virgin olive oil from the hotel's own olive groves is used for all dishes. The hotel restaurant has a fantastic wine cellar with the best Cretan wines.
The following meals are included:
Breakfasts
Dinners
Drinks
The following drinks are included:
Water
Café
Tea
The following diets served and/or catered for:
Vegan
Sans gluten
Organic food
Normal (which usually includes meat and fish)
Seafood
Sans lactose
Whole Foods
To reserve, a deposit of 50% of the total price is required. The security deposit is non-refundable if you cancel your reservation. The remainder of the payment is due 30 days prior to your arrival.
