The High Tatras for Runners

Overview

PETER VRBIČAN - former representative of Czechoslovakia in the Nordic combined

The training paths described above are used for training by many runners, including Peter Vrbičan. After a few years' break, he has started active training again. In the last two he has participated in marathons in Florence, Košice, and Nice - Cannes. He still has a chance of beating his personal record again mainly thanks to training in the mountain environment of the Tatras.

He will be happy to guide you in your training program in the Tatras.

All aspects of the training program can be tailored in a cooperation with Peter to meet your individual needs and requirements.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival
Free time

Day 2

Training

Transfer to Račkova valley where our training programme will start.
ATC Račkova dolina (900m) – Pod Klinom (1450m) – Račkove lakes (1710m) and back

Elevation difference: 800 m
Path Description: forest path, rocky path in the mountain valley
Training time: 3–4 hours

Day 3

Training

Liptovská Kokava (790 m) – Podbanské (960m) and back

Distance: 20 km
Elevation difference: 170 m
Path Description: asphalt path, forest path - soft terrain
Training time: 2 – 2.5 hours

Day 4

Transer to Podbanské
Training

Podbanské (960m) –The Kôprová valley (1250m) and back

Elevation difference: approx. 290 m
Path Description: asphalt path, forest path, rocky path - mountain valley
Training time: 3-4 hours

Day 5

Training

Liptovská Kokava (800m) – Hybské lúky (800m) and back

Distance: 12 km
Elevation difference: approx. 80 m
Path description: asphalt path, green field path - soft terrain
Training time: 1 -1.5 hours

Day 6

Transfer to Podbanské
Training

Podbanské (900m) – The Tichá valley (1300m) and back

Elevation difference: approx. 400 m
Path Description: asphalt path – mountain valley
Training time: approx. 3-4 hours

Day 7

Tranfer to the Račková valley
Training

ATC Račková (900m) – The Jamnická valley (1350m) and back

Elevation difference: 450 m
Path Description: forest path, rocky path in the mountain valley
Training time: 2. 5 hours

Day 8

Departure

Gallery

Na Skle Maľované Liptovská Kokava, SK

This small family-run hotel in Liptovská Kokava is suitable for small groups. Accommodation is offered in two suites and four rooms (up to 22 people). The suites have their own kitchens; other rooms have a shared kitchen.

Hotel Mier Račková Valley, SK

The hotel is located in the Račkova valley in the Western Tatras. It offers accommodation in double, triple and four-bed rooms and suites. The hotel has a restaurant, bar, sauna, fitness whirlpool, tennis courts and other sports facilities.

Hotel Orešnica Račková Valley, SK

This mountain hotel in Račkova valley can accommodate you in double, triple and four-bed rooms and suites. The hotel has comfortable and cosy rooms, a restaurant, sauna, whirlpool, billiard table and tennis courts.

Grand Hotel Permon **** Pribylina, SK

This luxury hotel in the Western Tatras is ready to satisfy the most demanding clients. It is located in a quiet and peaceful area of the Tatras. Accommodation is offered in single, double and family rooms and suits. The hotel is equipped with a full and diverse range of facilities including restaurants, bars, conference rooms, a large wellness centre with a swimming pool, tennis courts and other sports and recreation facilities.