Trekking in Bulgarian Rila and Pirin Mountains.

Trekking in Bulgarian Rila and Pirin Mountains.
Trekking in Bulgarian Rila and Pirin Mountains. Trip details.
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Trekking in Bulgarian Rila and Pirin Mountains.
asset treasured by the formation of no less thanten national parks. Bulgarian mountains arerelatively little visited in comparison to their more famous Europeanneighbouring ranges; here you can really appreciate the peace and tranquility,and enjoy a sense of breaking new ground. start with three days acclimatisation walks based at the luxurious four starSamokov Hotel in Borovets. Mountains spending nights in mountain lodges. ansko, a charming town richin history and fine traditional buildings, which lies between the Rila andPirin. mountain lodgesystem.The downside of getting to such remote and attractive areas is that the amountof vehicle support is limited because road access is difficult or impossible,so you must be prepared to backpack. mountain challengethen this trip is for you. Bulgarian Pirin and Rila MountainsGrade C+  Email for detailed dossier | Trip SummaryThis partly vehicle supported trek provides a wonderfully varied tripthat includes visits to the magnificent Rila Monastery. mountainridges, walking through beautiful forests and past many lakes we work our wayacross the Rila and Pirin. mountain sections we enjoy staying atsome of the most luxurious hotels in Bulgaria, making up for the more spartanconditions ecountered in the mountain lodges. Mountain lodges vary considerably and some only providedormitory style accommodation.We use homes in a village.Outline ItineraryDay 1Arrive in Sofia. base for three nights.Day 2Walk to the Chakur Voivoda lodge at over 2000m, then on to the Sarugyol lakes(Sarugyolis comes from the Turkish word meaning "yellow lake") set amongstmeadows of yellow flowers surrounding them in summer. use the Gondola system to help us on our way to reach Moussala, 2925m.Return to Borovets. mountains visiting Rila Monastery en route. section is notvehicle supported until day 7. ultown of Bansko and a comfortable hotel, our base for three nights.Day 9Climb Vihren, 2915m, from our Bansko Hotel.Day 10Walk by Todorini Ochi peak then down to the Vasilashki Lakes, some of the mostpicturesque alpine lakes in the Pirin mountains. ansko.Days11-13Cross the Pirin mountains. setamid a fantastic panorama of eroded landscapes. anski, one of Bulgaria's best known spatowns.