Bulgaria Peaks & Ridges
8 Days
Min 6 max 9
€1550,-
The Trip
When you think of Bulgaria you may not immediately think of rugged mountains, but we do! Because ‘Peaks and ridges’, there are plenty of them in this country. We take you to a hidden playground in this part of Europe. To the Pirin National Park to be exact. An impressive landscape of sharp ridges, emerald lakes and pristine nature. Perfect for an alpine adventure.
Our wild tour of this area begins in the charming town of Bansko, on the edge of the massif. The ideal base from which to get in the mood for the Bulgarian mountain setting: a vibrant mix of old stone mountain hut atmosphere houses in narrow streets where mountain culture immediately meets you. On foot from here we trek into the Park, hunting for the best of Bulgaria. Self-sufficient with our tent camp, we bivouac in nature and fall back on the shelters scattered throughout this playground.
Once at the top we comb the area and climb the Bulgarian peaks & ridges fast and light from our basecamp, such as the Vihren at almost 3000 meters. Armed with mountain guide, climbing gear and focus that is. Because some of these peaks require hand and foot work and exhilarating scrambles on a rope through over traverses!
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Theme and levels
Wild Fitness is the theme of this group trip: the days are intense and physical. This trip requires good fitness as well as previous experience hiking in mountainous terrain. This trip is not suitable for people who are afraid of heights and we recommend practicing bouldering or climbing prior to the trip. We will walk daily for 7-10 hours through the mountains with the necessary altimeters towards the peaks, sometimes with a somewhat heavier bag. The altimeters can reach up to more than 1500. Experience with (wild) camping and Wild Human is a big plus.
Impression
Your guides on this trip
Passionate wilderness guide and Mountain Leader. Endlessly curious about other cultures and great lover of pioneering in unusual places. Usually observed with camera. In a previous life, Nick was a Marine. His mantra: as long as it's wild.
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Practical
Cost
€1550
The cost includes:
- Two nights in a guesthouse and five on the mountain in tents or shelters
- Breakfast, lunch and evening meals
- Rewild Mountain Leader
- A local mountain guide
- Rewild group camping equipment
- 24/7 backup support from the Netherlands
- On-site transportation
Not included are any personal expenses such as drinks at catering establishments, snacks for in between trips, your transportation to Bulgaria and mountaineering insurance. We advise you to take out this at the NKBV.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 6 people. A maximum of 9 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and in order to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Paklijst volgt nog.
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel day and accommodation
Today we travel to Bulgaria, arriving in the mountain town of Bansko, at the foot of the Pirin Mountains. We will stay here for one night to acclimate, make final preparations and mentally prepare for the next few days in the wilderness of Pirin National Park.
Day 2 through 7
Camping trek in the Pirin Mountains
After a short transfer to the Gotse Delchev hut, we start our trek and hike to the higher Bezbog hut, where we set up camp on the quiet Bezbog Lake. In the afternoon we explore the surrounding peaks in Fast & Light style: a perfect introduction to the rugged granite and clear lakes of the Pirin Massif. From Bezbog, we continue along rocky trails and turquoise mountain lakes to Popovo Lake and the lofty Tevno Ezero, where we wildcamp for two nights and take a light day hike to the remote Kornichki hut. Then we move west toward Vihrenbasecamp, with the chance to take in additional peaks along the way if the weather holds. The absolute highlight follows with the ascent of Vihren via the airy Djamtziev ridge and the traverse over the iconic Konchetograat. We conclude with a night in the spartan and unforgettable Koncheto bivouac, high above the valleys of Pirin.
Day 8
Travel Day
Back to the Netherlands with a great trip in the pocket.
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Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
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Do you also rent equipment or materials?
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