Ambaritsa and Kupena - Sunrises and Sunsets in the Balkan Range
With its characteristic alpine profile, Kupena is one of the emblematic summits of the Balkan Range. It stands in the Kalofer section and, at 2,169 metres, ranks among the highest peaks in the range. It sits directly on the Kom–Emine route, and from it there are extraordinary panoramic views towards Ambaritsa (to the west), Malak Kupen (to the west), Botev peak (to the east), Krastsite (to the east), Kostenurkata (to the east) and many more.
Note: the walk is not suitable for anyone with a fear of heights.
Tour Highlights
- Ambaritsa peak (2,166 m)
- Golyam Kupen peak (2,169 m)
- Dobrila hut
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
Departure at 08:30 from the car park in front of the Vasil Levski stadium in Sofia. The transfer to the Sopot lift takes around 2 hours. On arrival there is time for a coffee, after which we ride the lift up to Nezabravka hut. There we sort our packs, run through what lies ahead and set off along the path to Dobrila hut. The walk is comparatively easy and enjoyable, taking around two hours. On reaching the hut we check in, and in good weather we can watch the sun go down over neighbouring Dobrila peak. Then it is time to rest, and dinner.
Today we rise early, have breakfast and sort our packs so as to set off as quickly as possible. Our first goal of the day is to reach Ambaritsa before sunrise. Here we enjoy the first rays of the sun, with the well-known, brightly coloured Ambaritsa shelter for company. Our way then continues along the spine of the range, and our next stop is Malak Kupen, from which we get the chance to admire the view towards its bigger brother. The climb of Golyam Kupen itself is short but quite dynamic and exciting, and for it we use the steel cable that has been fixed in place. On the summit we can enjoy the 360-degree view. Then we return to Dobrila hut, and afterwards to the lift.
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: