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Rila Mountains, 3 Day, Hut to Hut Snowshoe Tour

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Rila Mountains, 3 Day, Hut to Hut Snowshoe Tour
Rila Mountains Hut to Hut Snowshoe Tour
Rila Mountains Hut to Hut Snowshoe Tour
Rila Mountains Hut to Hut Snowshoe Tour
Rila Mountains Hut to Hut Snowshoe Tour

Join a UIMLA guide on a spectacular 3-day snowshoeing tour through the Rila mountains of Bulgaria.

Rila Mountains

3 Days

Jan - Apr

High

Intermediate


Description

Come with us on this great snowshoe tour within the amazing Rila Mountains’ landscape! Once there, we will spend 3 days together hiking from hut to hut while witnessing the splendour of the Bulgarian mountain range.

Winter sports fans, you cannot miss this great opportunity to snowshoe within the Rila Mountains.

The whole 3-day  trekking trip will take place in the Rila National Park. We will visit the fantastic Seven Rila Lakes, The Green Ridge, Pazardere Valley and the Skakavitsa Waterfalls.

This is the ideal trip for those who are eager to leave behind the chaos of the city for the solitude of the mountains.

The Rila peak (2,925m) was once referred to as “The Desert Mountain”, so it is here where you will profit from its calmness, purity and magnificence.

We will move daily from hut to hut. You will live the unforgettable experience of sleeping in high-altitude conditions, with great mountain peaks surrounding you.

Each day we will move to different areas of the Rila National Park. We will snowshoe in high-altitude zones and on different types of surfaces, such as waterfalls and frozen lakes.

The trip’s level of difficulty is not particularly high, so anybody can enjoy it. However, in order to participate in this snowshoeing tour you have to have some previous walking on snowshoes experience. Also, to be acquainted and make use of the proper winter equipment. And, of course, you have to be in good physical shape and be able to walk for several hours.

Come and join us on this snowshoeing hut-to-hut adventure. We assure you will get to see astonishing mountain landscapes, the best Bulgaria has to offer. Just send us a request, and it will be a great pleasure to guide you through this extremely rewarding adventure in the Rila Mountains.

We can also lead you on a 6 day snowshoeing adventure in the Rhodopes mountains of Bulgaria as well.

Price includes

  • Accommodation included
  • Guiding fee
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Transport during the trip

Meeting point

Sofia

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure-Skakavitsa Hut and Waterfall-Sleeping at Rila Lakes Hut

We will start from Panitshishte-Zeleni Preslop (1,5 from Sofia by car). Trekking to Skakavitsa Hut, where you can choose to showshoe to the biggest waterfall in the Rila Mountains: the Skakavitsa. Then, we trek upwards to the Dry Ridge’s top and then we descend to Rila Lakes Hut, at 2150 meters, where we will sleep that night.

Day 2: Snowsheoing to Ivan Vazov Hut and other mountain summits in Northwestern Rila

We will snowshoe for about 4 hours at 2600 meters until we reach the Ivan Vazov Hut at 2300m. This hut is located in the middle part of Northwestern Rila. Here, you have the choice of walking to the summits there are around that area.

Day 3: Trek back to starting point while passing through the Zeleni Rid Ridge

We will start our walk back passing and descending by the Zeleni Rid Ridge until reaching or the starting point or Malyovitsa. A nice way to finish the trip would be to visit the thermal pools in the village of Sapareva Banya on our return.

 

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko Bulgaria
Premier Luxury Mountain Resort Bansko Bulgaria
Hotel Lion Bansko Bulgaria

About the guide

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Lyuben

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Mountain Leader

I work as a mountain leader since 2006, both with individuals and larger organized groups, mainly English speaking.

Together with a group of colleagues we offer a wide-range of activities: hiking, trekking, rock climbing and mountain biking, snowshoeing, ice climbing, ski touring and off-piste skiing.

All our guides are certified, experienced and passionate about their job and will guide you with a smile and care through the wild beauty of the Bulgarian and the Balkan mountains.

Languages

Russian | English | Bulgarian

Certificates

UIMLA


Reviews with photos

A great trip! Definitely more challenging than we expected, especially given the conditions during our trip, so make sure you're a confident winter hiker. But our guide Nelly was excellent at helping us navigate the mountains and keeping us safe. The highlight for us was visiting the Ivan Vazov hut - a truly magical place in deep winter and with extremely friendly staff! Would recommend for those looking for an adventure. 5
A great trip! Definitely more challenging than we expected, especially given the conditions during our trip, so make sure you're a confident winter hiker. But our guide Nelly was excellent at helping us navigate the mountains and keeping us safe. The highlight for us was visiting the Ivan Vazov hut - a truly magical place in deep winter and with extremely friendly staff! Would recommend for those looking for an adventure. 5
A great trip! Definitely more challenging than we expected, especially given the conditions during our trip, so make sure you're a confident winter hiker. But our guide Nelly was excellent at helping us navigate the mountains and keeping us safe. The highlight for us was visiting the Ivan Vazov hut - a truly magical place in deep winter and with extremely friendly staff! Would recommend for those looking for an adventure. 5

What people are saying about this trip

James

A great trip! Definitely more challenging than we expected, especially given the conditions during our trip, so make sure you're a confident winter hiker. But our guide Nelly was excellent at helping us navigate the mountains and keeping us safe. The highlight for us was visiting the Ivan Vazov hut - a truly magical place in deep winter and with extremely friendly staff! Would recommend for those looking for an adventure.

A great trip! Definitely more challenging than we expected, especially given the conditions during our trip, so make sure you're a confident winter hiker. But our guide Nelly was excellent at helping us navigate the mountains and keeping us safe. The highlight for us was visiting the Ivan Vazov hut - a truly magical place in deep winter and with extremely friendly staff! Would recommend for those looking for an adventure. A great trip! Definitely more challenging than we expected, especially given the conditions during our trip, so make sure you're a confident winter hiker. But our guide Nelly was excellent at helping us navigate the mountains and keeping us safe. The highlight for us was visiting the Ivan Vazov hut - a truly magical place in deep winter and with extremely friendly staff! Would recommend for those looking for an adventure. A great trip! Definitely more challenging than we expected, especially given the conditions during our trip, so make sure you're a confident winter hiker. But our guide Nelly was excellent at helping us navigate the mountains and keeping us safe. The highlight for us was visiting the Ivan Vazov hut - a truly magical place in deep winter and with extremely friendly staff! Would recommend for those looking for an adventure.

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