Subject: Re: [BoundaryPoint] Re: Border cross from ski of slope Kanin(SLO), to ski slope of Sella Nevea (IT)
Date: Dec 29, 2006 @ 14:33
Author: Artur Kroc (Artur Kroc <kroc@...>)
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> Hello,
>
> to answer your various questions (no guarantee for accuracy and legal
> correctness, of course):
>
> > Hello!
> > Slovenia is not a member of schengen.
>
> Not yet, but maybe soon? It WILL join the Euro zone in 5 days, though...
>
> > Can I cross the border from the ski slope of Kanin, through the
> > Prevala valley, to Sella Nevea?
>
> Well, if it is technically feasible and it is an officially marked ski
> slope/route I would say that it should be possible.
>
> Be aware, however, that many European states expressly prohibit
> crossing borders anywhere but via official border crossing point. My
> home country, Austria, designates such a list of official crossing
> points (roads, railway, walking routes, ski slopes etc.) by federal
> regulation - strictly speaking, it is illegal to cross anywhere else
> (even into Germany, for instance), but in relation to Schengen
> countries this is rarely, if ever, imposed.
>
> > Or it can be done only by italian and slovenian citizens? I am a
> > hungarian citizen.
>
> I would say that if you have proper documents to enter Italy, it
> should also be possible for you. You might have to register with a
> customs/border police post.
>
> > If i can pass through the valley, till what time can i do during the
> day?
>
> No idea.
>
> > Do I need any ID card or passport for the trip?
>
> YES! Definitely, whenever you cross a border you need proper ID
> (preferrably passport). Even when travelling among Schengen countries
> you need an ID...
>
> > I need infos about border cross on this ski slopes, legal or illegal?
>
> See above. Cautiously: Legal.
>
> But just ask at the local tourist office, they MAY know.
>
> Cheerio,
> Anton
>
>