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Snowshoeing in Bulgaria
Strap on some snowshoes and discover the under-rated winter paradise of mountainous Bulgaria!
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Greta Weinreich
4.00
January, 2021
Rila Lakes, Bulgaria Guided Snowshoe Tour
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Jane
5.00
February, 2019
Bansko, Bulgaria, Guided Snowshoe Tour
Amazing trip..... 100% recommend this trip... Lyuben was both professional and friendly. We loved it. A great activity to do with a non-skier in tow.
Irene Cuijpers
5.00
March, 2018
Rila mountains, Bulgaria, 3 Day Snowshoeing Tour
Mountain guide Zhivko is a very nice, experienced and open minded guide who made me feel safe on our trekking. I am a beginner and he patiently guided me through the inspiring natural winter beauty of Rila Mountain on snow shoes. He prepared everything perfectly and made the trip 100% customized to my wishes. The area is breathtaking and remote in wintertime. We went to the Ivan Vasov hut and did not meet anyone on the way. Shortly: highlly recommended for nature lovers :)!
There are many reasons for choosing Snowshoeing in Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s mountain scenery is simply gorgeous. Snow-capped peaks jutting out over frosted evergreen forests flank the capital city and run through a fair portion of the country. Heading out into the wilderness on your snowshoes, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a postcard with incredibly picturesque scenery as far as the eye can see.
Good to know:
Country Code:
+359
Language:
Bulgarian
Best time to visit:
January to April
Currency:
Bulgarian lev (BGN). Euros are commonly accepted in tourist areas
How to get there:
Any trip to Bulgaria likely begins with a flight into the Sofia International Airport (SOF). Many guides will opt to meet you in Sofia and provide transport to the start of the trip. Otherwise, buses connect the country and can be taken from the airport and the city center
What’s the weather like?
During the winter Bulgaria is typically cold with plenty of snow. In the popular resort area of Bansko, the average winter temperature hovers around freezing with slightly higher temperatures in the spring. Throughout the whole ski season, there is plenty of snow with an average of 50 to 80 millimeters per month
More info about Snowshoeing in Bulgaria:
While Bulgaria is quickly becoming a more popular winter holiday destination, it remains lower-key than other popular western and northern European hotspots. This makes it a great place to come and connect with nature. Aside from the aforementioned locales, the country is chock-full of excellent snowshoeing destinations, Among these is Central Balkan National Park. Situated about two hours east of Sofia, the park offers plenty of mountain peaks and passes to climb. It is also home to various species of native wildlife. At 2,376 meters in elevation, Bolev Peak is the tallest mountain in the park and a great destination for snowshoers, boasting excellent views of the surroundings. Vrachanski Balkan Nature Park, in the northwest of the country, and the Bulgarka Natural Park, which is near to the national park, also offer excellent snowshoeing opportunities and some fabulous scenery of their own
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