Belasitsa: A Mountain of Peaks and Waterfalls
A two-day adventure in the Belasitsa mountains, where we will enjoy their wild nature and their quiet. We will find secluded corners with dense chestnut forest and striking waterfalls, and cross the summits of the range with panoramic views to Greece and Lake Kerkini in the south, and to the great Bulgarian mountains in the north. We stay at the welcoming Kongur hut, at the foot of the mountain.
Tour Highlights
- Radomir peak (2,029 m)
- Kongur peak (1,951 m)
- Waterfalls
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to the village of Kamena takes about 3:00 hours. On arrival, a walk awaits us through the beautiful valley of the Kameshnitsa river, where we will visit a striking series of waterfalls, the Kamenitsa falls among them. A short transfer then brings us to the start of the day's second walk, which takes us to our overnight stop.
Today we rise early, have breakfast and pack so that we can set off as soon as possible. The real body of the weekend's trek is ahead of us, with considerable ascent and distance to cover. Our way begins on a well-marked path crossing wooded slopes and open ground on the northern side of the mountain. We will pass through sections of steeper climbing until we reach the highest point of Belasitsa - Radomir peak, which rises to 2,029 metres. From here we can enjoy remarkable views to the south, with clear sight of the Greek mountains and Lake Kerkini.
On the way back we follow the crest of the range itself, which runs along the border between Bulgaria and Greece. We will cross several summits, among them Debelo Bardo and Kongur peak (1,951 m), from which new views over the surrounding country open up.
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
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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: