Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

If you can climb the freely accessible high Tatra peaks such as Kriváň, Kôprovský štít, Rysy, Slavkovský štít, Jahňací štít at the times indicated on the signposts and maps, you should have no problem with the ascent to Gerlach. It is good to have hiked at least half of the freely accessible peaks in the High Tatras before ascending Gerlach.

We will reschedule your performance by agreement.

As a rule, the maximum number is 2 persons. Some ascent routes like Gerlach normal, Lomnicny Peak normal, Bradavica, Vysoká, Satan have an exception and in summer conditions (without crampons and ice axe) can take 3 people.

The mountain guide will call you 2-3 days before the climb and arrange a meeting place and time with you before the climb. If the guide does not call you , feel free to call him. The guide may currently be in the mountains in a location without a signal or simply busy guiding clients in the field.

As a rule, the meeting places are as follows:

• Gerlachovský štít, Bradavica, Velická stena meeting place on the corner of Poliankov in Tatranská Polianka
• Lomnicky Peak, Kežmarský Peak, Huncovský Peak, Fork Ridge meeting place Tatranská Lomnica information centre
• Ice Peak, Proud Peak, Middle Peak, Jordánka to Lomnický Peak meeting point at the corner of the Swiss House in Stary Smokovec
• High, Dragon Peak, Ganek, Heavy Peak, Zlobivá, Mengus Peak, Needle in Ostrva, Ox Tower, Frog Horse, Ostrva meeting place stop TEŽ Popradské Pleso
• Satan, Solisko Ridge, ascents to Soliská, Furkotský štít, Štrbský štít meeting point Štrbské Pleso central parking

The mountain guide will arrange a meeting point with you in advance before the ascent. Usually early in the morning (5:00 – 6:00) on the day of the ascent. The ascent begins with a cable car or car ride to the place where the hike itself begins. The price of the cable car or car ride is never included in the price of the ascent and is paid on site. The hike continues by climbing under the wall. It usually involves walking along a marked or unmarked trail to the place where the climbing terrain begins.

This is followed by a short break for refreshments, putting on a climbing helmet, a harness and in winter also crampons and an ice axe. Before the start of the climb, the mountain guide will explain the rules of procedure after tying in the rope. The tour continues with climbing with a rope in the climbing terrain. The mountain guide climbs first and the rest of the team on the rope. During the climb, he gives you verbal advice and actively helps in the ascent process. The ascent includes short breaks depending on the terrain and situation. The mountain guide takes continuous photographs of the ascent.

At the top of the climb, there is a break for photos and refreshments. The length of the break depends on the situation on the summit and especially the weather. At the summit, it is advisable to change clothes and have enough refreshments. On some peaks, it is possible to untie yourself from the rope if it is safe.

After the break, the descent follows, which does not have to be led along the same route as the ascent. The mountain guide again leads the team tied to the rope in the descent. The team with the mountain guide always descends headfirst into the valley, and the mountain guide always descends last so that he can effectively secure the rest of the team on the rope.

After descending into the valley to the place where the walk on the trail follows, the team unties the rope. They pack unnecessary climbing equipment such as a helmet, harness, or crampons and ice axe into their backpacks. The tour continues by descending along the trail to the place where it started. Then, usually by cable car or car, to the meeting point.

The price of the climb includes guiding to the selected peak and the rental of helmet, harness, ice axe and crampons for each participant. The price does not include any transport costs, lift passes, excursions, meals and accommodation.

When ascending Gerlachovský štít and surrounding peaks, export to Sliezsky dom is necessary. The current price of export is 10eur per person one way.

In the case of Vysoká and the surrounding peaks it is an export to Popradské pleso at a price of 15eur per person and one direction.

In both cases, payment is made directly to the operator and changes in export prices are possible. You will always be told the time of the export by the mountain guide before the ascent.

You will pay the difference between the price paid for the voucher and the actual price for the tour. This will extend your validity by 1 year.

• Compulsory equipment for summer ascents
• Compulsory equipment for winter and alpine tours
• Compulsory equipment for ski mountaineering and freeride

Yes. It is necessary that each participant of the climb has a mountain insurance policy for the day(s) of the climb.

All cases of cancellation are specified in the terms and conditions.