Ice climbing and winter trekking in the Rila mountains, Bulgaria (3 days)
Come and enjoy a 3-day ice climbing and winter trekking adventure in the stunning Rila Mountains of Bulgaria with experienced, local mountain leader Kiril.
Group
Rila Mountains
3 Days
Jan - Mar, Dec
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Enjoy a 3-day hiking and ice climbing trip in the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria.
* Trek to and climb on the great Malyovitsa Peak.
* Spend 2 nights in a comfortable guesthouse.
Description
Winter hiking and ice climbing in Bulgaria is an experience you will never forget. And, on this 3-day trip, you will get to enjoy that experience in the sensational Rila Mountains!
Our trip will begin in the capital city of Sofia. From there, we will take an approximately 1.5 hour drive to the Malyovitsa area. Once there, we will go to a comfortable family guesthouse where you can get some rest and sleep for the night.
On the following day of the trip, after breakfast, we will take a scenic and exciting trek to the great Malyovitsa Peak (2,729m). The hike will last for approximately 3 hours until we reach a col resting between the Malyovitsa Peak and Orleto (2,575m). Once there, we will climb the Malyovitsa peak for approximately 1 hour. Afterwards, we will hike back down to the guesthouse, where we will enjoy some dinner and get a good night’s rest.
On the final day of the trip, after breakfast, we will hike for approximately 1.5 hours to the ice climbing area. Once there, you will get to enjoy some fantastic ice climbing for approximately 3 hours before we descend and catch our transport back to the airport at Sofia.
I have no doubt you’ll have an amazing experience trekking and ice climbing in the Rila Mountains. To join me on this 3-day adventure, please send a request. I look forward to guiding you.
I also offer a 10-day hiking trip that will take you to a number of amazing highlights throughout Bulgaria.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
Price details
The price does not include flights, gratuities and insurance.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Sofia and Transfer to the Mountain
Day 2: Hiking the Malyovitsa peak
Day 3: Ice climbing
About the guide
Kiril
5.00
(6)
Mountain Leader
I was born in the mountains and fell in love with them since I was a little kid. My father was an alpinist and I grew up surrounded by lots of mountaineering books from the family library. I love staying in and moving through a natural environment, no matter if on skis, crampons, bike, climbing or running shoes.
I started guiding in 2016 and I haven't stopped since then. What a great chance to turn my passion into my job! I'm a certified mountain guide in Bulgaria, climbing instructor and ski instructor. I'm working together with a great team of IFMGA and UIMLA certified guides. We work at Climbing and Mountaineering School in Sofia, where we give climbing courses.
We guide in all the Bulgarian mountains and abroad. In summer, we offer rock climbing, trail running and mountaineering tours; in winter, ski touring, freeriding, ice and mix climbing.
I look forward to sharing mountain adventures together!
Languages
English
What people are saying about Kiril
Fiona
5.00
From start to finish Kiril was the perfect guide! we had the most amazing time and would love to join him on future adventures. Thanks so much!
Lesley
5.00
We had a very good climbing experience with our guide Kiril in the Rila mountains! Even though we were on different levels and had to change plans, Kiril always had an option at hand! Wouldn't want to miss a minute! Thank you so so much!
Paul
5.00
Kiril loves the mountains and it really shows. He is very experienced and explained everything carefully and patiently. He was also very flexible with adjusting the trip to our personal preferences. We loved our trip with him and would definitely recommend it!
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