Bilo Peak — Kărvav Kamak Mountain NEW
Bilo Peak (1,737 m) is the highest point of Kraishte, a border ridge with panoramic views into Serbia, Osogovo, Vitosha and Rila. The hike starts from the remote mountain village of Shipkovitsa and follows wide pasture tracks with barely-noticeable gradient despite over 500 metres of total ascent. From the ridge, views stretch across Serbian Kraishte, Osogovo, Stara Planina, Vitosha, Rila and even Pirin — a rare panorama for such an easy-terrain day hike.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Mountain insurance with limit - 500 euro. The insurance is concluded with the insurance company Euroins
- Transportation during the program
- Licensed montain guide
Price Excludes
- Food
- Personal expenses
Tour Itinerary
We start at the parking area at the end of the paved road near Shipkovitsa (1,229 m), where a wide dirt track leads across open pastures with a view on one side throughout. After roughly 3–4 km we pass briefly through forest, ending just before the ridge. Here is the route's only junction: 500 m to the right leads to the panoramic Kărvav Kamak rock (which gives the mountain its name — "Bloody Rock"), while straight ahead follows the old border furrow for about 1.5 km to Bilo Peak. A military watchtower on the summit affords views all the way to Vlasina Lake in Serbia. Return by the same route.
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: