Discover the breathtaking scenery of the Julian Alps in Slovenia – a tiny nation sitting at the crossroads of Europe – on a new-for-2015 guided walking holiday courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK's largest walking holiday organisation.

Enjoy a choice of two different walks each day in this dramatic Alpine region – which borders Italy and Austria and boasts contrasting landscapes such as towering mountains, flower-filled meadows and cascading waterfalls.

Highlights of the holiday include walking in Triglav National Park amid impressive limestone peaks; along the picturesque shores of Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj and on the wooden walkways through the Vintgar Gorge.

There's also the opportunity to ascend Debela peč – the highest point on the Lipanca ridge – as well as Sila and Vogel above Lake Bohinj and to enjoy fantastic views from high above Kranjska Gora.

Accommodation is at the three-star Hotel Astoria Bled – located within walking distance of Bled town centre, the lakeshore and castle – and its facilities include a wellness centre with sauna and spa pool together with a gym and bar.

Available with a selection of departures between May and September, the cost is from £699 per person, land-only or from £899 inclusive of return Stansted flights and transfers (or with flights from Manchester, there's a supplement of £80pp). 

These twin-share prices also include seven nights' half-board, the full programme of guided walks and the services of experienced HF Holidays' leaders.

0345 470 7558, www.hfholidays.co.uk

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Editor's notes:

• HF Holidays has achieved Which? Recommended Provider Status for the third successive year.
• Voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.  Also Best Large Short Break Operator 2011 and 2012.
• Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is a co-operative society arranging mainly outdoor holidays for 50,000 people each year (for non-members, a £5 associate fee is payable per holiday).
• Offers guided walking breaks for every level of walker in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.
• Country House Breaks are offered for independent travellers wishing to explore the countryside by car, on foot or by bike
• Also available are leisure activity holidays including cycling, art, music, literature and mind-and-body holidays.
• HF Holidays has 19 Country Houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays. 
• HF Holidays' walks leaders are passionate about walking and keen to share their experience with guests (after passing a rigorous selection course).
• HF Holidays is committed to Responsible Tourism, contributing to environmental projects around the UK through its Pathways Fund and supporting local Air Ambulance, Mountain Rescue teams and the Travel Foundation.

HF Holidays is a member of ABTOT and is ATOL protected.