Nestling in the Sava Dolinka Valley some 40km northwest of Bled, Kranjska Gora (Carniolan Mountain) is among Slovenia's largest and best-equipped ski resorts. It's at its most perfect under a blanket of snow, but its surroundings – nudging both the Austrian and Italian borders – are wonderful to explore at other times too. There are endless possibilities for hiking, cycling and mountaineering in Triglav National Park, which is right on the town's doorstep to the south, and few travellers will be unimpressed by a trip over Vršič Pass, the gateway to the Soča Valley.