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Bulgaria is our home base — 174 programmes across six mountain ranges, many rivers and reservoirs, and the Black Sea coast. From classic ascents of Musala (2925 m) and Vihren, through ridge hikes in Stara Planina and the Rhodopes, to kayaking on the Black Sea and the Iskar, Vacha and Pchelina reservoirs — here you'll find programmes for every level and every season. In summer we offer high-mountain hikes and sea kayak programmes along the Black Sea coast. In winter we focus on ski touring, snowshoe hikes and winter mountaineering courses. Spring and autumn are ideal for weekend programmes to waterfalls, rock formations and gentler mountain peaks. With Epic Tours you'll explore Bulgaria with local, licensed guides who know every peak and every trail.
The next step after easy hikes – longer and steeper.
Terrain: Steeper ground, longer climbs without stops, a slightly faster pace.
Experience & fitness: Regular easy hikes.
Technical: No serious technical sections.
All difficulty levels →For people with some mountain experience who can keep a steady pace for 4–6 hours.
Terrain: Marked, clear trails: Vitosha, the easier routes in Rila, the lower parts of the Balkan Range.
Experience & fitness: A few hikes behind you and basic fitness – 20 minutes of climbing should not leave you out of breath.
Technical: No technical sections.
All difficulty levels →The core of our trekking programmes: summits, varied terrain, a full day on your feet.
Terrain: Summit climbs, varied terrain, unmarked sections.
Experience & fitness: You have climbed a peak like Musala, hiked in Pirin, or done at least one weekend hike with an overnight stay.
Technical: You need to keep a steady pace and move confidently on slopes.
All difficulty levels →Exposed ridges, longer and harder routes, very good fitness.
Terrain: Longer, more demanding routes; the ground calls for care and confidence.
Experience & fitness: Regular hiking at Intermediate level and very good fitness.
Technical: Exposed ridges are possible.
All difficulty levels →Demanding terrain and full-day effort – not for everyone.
Terrain: Demanding, physically exhausting ground all day.
Experience & fitness: Experience with winter gear and full days of effort.
Technical: Airy rocky ridges in summer; winter ascents with crampons and ice axe.
All difficulty levels →Introduction to kayaking in lakes and reservoirs, or generally in still waters. You paddle only in K2 kayaks.
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