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Apartments Pod Ponco is located in the picturesque village of Rateče.



This romantic village, borders three countries—Austria, Italy and Slovenia—and sits at an elevation of 870 meters (approximately 2800 feet).

Nearby, you will find one of the gems of Slovenia, the world-famous ski resort Kranjska Gora. Kranjska Gora has tennis and golf facilities, a casino, and eighteen ski slopes with differing technical difficulties, ranging from beginner to advanced.

Rateče and its surroundings offer many activities for both summer and winter. This is an excellent starting point for excursions into the Julian Alps. In the hot months you can cool off in Lake Jasna. You can bike to the Tamar Valley, Kranjska Gora, Tarvisio or Mojstrana. The oldest giant ski-jump in Slovenia is only two kilometers away in Planica.

Pod Ponco is equipped with four comfortably furnished apartments and a private spa area with a hot tub, a Finnish sauna, and an infrared sauna.

From our balconies and terraces, you can admire the majestic Mount Ponca (2274m), one of the most spectacular peaks in the Julian Alps.

We are always ready to assist you in organizing day trips and locating great local restaurants. We can also suggest many other local activities and sight-seeing opportunities, depending on your interests.

People say home is where your heart is. We are sure, if you visit the beautiful world of Julian Alps, you will fall in love. And we hope, Pod Ponco will become your second home.