The Balkan Koncheto - on the Crest of the Range
There are places in the mountains that are not simply walked - they are lived. One of them is the Balkan Koncheto: a narrow, wildly beautiful stretch of ridge between the peaks of Papa (1,976 m) and Bratanitsa (1,992 m) in the Central Balkan. You stand on the crest of the range, on the invisible border between northern and southern Bulgaria, with a boundless horizon on either side. Below you, ancient beech forest, picturesque meadows and the wild gorge of the Vartopska river. Above you, only the sky.
The route suits moderately experienced and experienced hillwalkers in good physical condition with experience in the mountains.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
We set off for Koprivshtitsa. The transfer to the starting point takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The route is circular and starts from the little chapel on the sub-Balkan road at the turning for Koprivshtitsa. The climb follows the waymarked path past the Vartop narrows and their rock wonders, crosses the broad subalpine meadows of Vartopa and comes out onto the main crest of the range. Then comes the unforgettable crossing of the Koncheto and Bratanitsa peak, the highest point of the day. The descent follows an unmarked but easily passable ridge, which closes the circle back to the starting point.
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: