NEW EUROPE Bulgaria
Summits and Ridges
Rila Adventure
Outstanding high-level routes in the Rila and Pirin
The wilder side of the Balkans
Duration: 8 days
Duration: 8 days
Trip Code: TRPS GROUP GUIDED
TRIP GRADE C (DEMANDING)
Climb Musala – the highest Balkan summit Wild and majestic marbled Pirin Mountains Views from Vihren Summit
Bulgaria contains some of the most dramatic and jaw dropping mountain scenery to be found in Europe, especially in the Rila and Pirin ranges – the highest in the country. This amazing holiday will definitely appeal to those seeking a real mountain walking adventure. In fact the walking is so good that any selfrespecting mountain walking enthusiast won’t be able to resist the challenging treks on offer! Ascend the Rila giant, Musala, highest in Bulgaria; follow airy, dramatic ridges; visit the ornate Rila Monastery and thrill at the challenging climb to the Pirin summit of Vihren. Panoramic mountain views will take your breath away along an almost infinite series of trails to alpine meadows, remote glacial lakes and onto spectacular ridges and summits. All departures guaranteed
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Max Group Size: 16 Max Altitude: 2,925m Outline Itinerary: Day 1 Depart UK, arrive Sofia; transfer to Govedartsi. Days 2-4 Rila Mts treks and Musala summit. Day 5 Visit Rila Monastery, transfer to Bansko. Days 6-7 Pirin Mts treks and Vihren summit. Day 8 Transfer and depart Sofia, arrive UK. Nights: Hotel x7 Meals: Most meals inc. Departs: J F M A M J J A S O N D Land Only: from £585 Flight Inclusive: from £745 Low cost airline and regional departure options available. Please contact us for more info.
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Trip Code: TRIL SELF GUIDED
TRIP GRADE C (DEMANDING)
Superb ridge walking in the Pirin Mountains
A night at the remote, atmospheric ‘Dark Lake’
Trek the ‘Seven Lakes of Rila’ circuit
With some of the very best opportunities for outlandish, wild trekking in Europe, this Balkan adventure is hard to beat if you’re serious about your mountain walking. This challenging holiday encompasses both the Rila and Pirin Mountains and is most definitely aimed at the experienced, dedicated mountain walker. You’ll trek amongst some of the wildest mountains to be found on the European continent. Expect dramatic scenery as you walk firstly in the Rila through wild flower meadows and over high mountain passes and visit the world famous Rila Monastery. Next up are the magnificent marbled Pirin Mountains. Here you can enjoy one of the best continual ridge day walks that we’ve ever experienced, before spending a night at the atmospheric, isolated high mountain hut, aptly named ‘Dark Lake’.
Max Altitude: 2,600m Outline Itinerary: Day 1 Depart UK, arrive Sofia; transfer to Rila Mts. Days 2-5 Rila Mountain treks; Rila Monastery; transfer to Bankso. Days 6-7 Ridge walk to ‘Dark Lake’, across Bezbog Pass to Bansko. Day 8 Transfer and depart Sofia, arrive UK. Nights: Pensions x5, mountain huts x2 Meals: Most meals inc. Departs: J F M A M J J A S O N D Daily Departures: Jul to Oct Land Only: from £525 Flight Price Guide: from £162 Low cost airline and regional departure options available. Please contact us for more info.
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