The Skakavtsi and Yosifitsa - Rila for Adventurers NEW
A two-day walk in the heart of Rila - along the rocky ridge of the Skakavtsi, a night among the Ribni lakes and the ascent of imposing Yosifitsa.
This is a walk for real hikers: a full day on untrodden paths and rocky ridge, an evening in the cirque of the Ribni lakes and, in the morning, the ascent of one of the most striking summits in Central Rila. We spend the night at the Ribni Ezera hut, between the two lakes of the same name, in a cirque ringed by Kanarata, Yosifitsa and Kyoravitsa.
What's included
Included
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
We set off from the Tiha Rila station and climb straight away towards Marinkovitsa peak. From here the ridge runs north - we cross Vazela peak and Draganitsa peak before reaching the first goal of the day: Golyam Skakavets (2,685 m). The whole section beyond Draganitsa has no path and almost no waymarking - you navigate by the shape of the ground and by occasional cairns. The terrain is stony, with stretches of dwarf pine in places, and slippery in wet weather. From Golyam Skakavets, if the group is going well, we continue to the neighbouring Sreden and Malak Skakavets. We then return along the ridge to where it meets the waymarked path between Ribni Ezera hut and Kobilino Branishte, and descend to the hut, which stands between the Lower and Upper Ribno lakes.
In the morning we leave the hut on switchbacks up to the ridge above the cirque of the Ribni lakes - the view back over the two lakes grows with every step. The path loses itself in grassy and stony ground, and the last metres before the summit of Yosifitsa call for extra care. From the top a panorama opens towards Kanarata, Pavlev peak, Kyoravitsa, Shishkovitsa and the Zhandarmite. We return to Tiha Rila, where the group set out.
Important:
Three seasons trekking equipment
Shoes
Suitable shoes for the mountain, according to the weather forecast. High ankle or low shoes. You may wear sneakers to change into at the end of the program
Spare socks
Lighting
Headlamp - An absolute must-have accessory for every mountaineer. It may be necessary for the group to start a trek very early or finish the trek in the dark (force majeure). In these situations, each participant must have a headlamp. We recommend going with a proven brand like Petzl or BlackDiamond
Spare batteries
Backpack
About 40 liters backpack - Quite enough for one or two day hikes.
Backpack cover - in case of rain
Clothing top
Depending on the season and weather conditions
T-shirt or thin thermal base layer - from merino or synthetic. In no case cotton material
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation - a thin down jacket is recommended. Evenings and mornings in the mountains, temperatures are low. No expensive down jacket needed
Wind and water proof jacket
Thin hat and gloves
Buff
Clothing bottom
Depending on the season and weather conditions
Comfortable long pants - in the perfect case with zippers for ventilation
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Summer hat
Sun cream with high protection
Buff with UPF protection
Rain protection
Raincoat
-or-
Waterproof top and bottom
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles
Cancellation Policy:
Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет. The tourist owes a penalty as follows: