A Winter Sunrise from Botev Peak, by way of the Ravnets Massif
The Balkan range is known for its harsh character and suddenly changing weather, and its highest peak - Botev - fully justifies that reputation. Which is exactly why climbing it in winter is both a challenge and a kind of magic. Over the two days we will cross the beautiful Ravnets massif, feel the force of the wind along the ridge and immerse ourselves in the true winter atmosphere of the Balkan. Our objective: magnificent Botev peak, the highest point of the range.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to Karlovo takes about 2:30 hours.
On arrival we prepare our packs and, after the obligatory briefing, set off for the „Ravnets“ hut. The path to it is known for its serious gradient and unrelenting climb. On reaching the hut we take a short break, and then get back to „work“. We head along the Golesh ridge, which brings us to the „Bulkata“ locality - a place from which a panorama opens over the whole alpine crest of the Balkan range, from Ambaritsa to Botev. From there we continue to the „Dyuza“ locality, after which the second big climb of the day awaits: the winter route up Zhaltets peak. Once on the ridge, all that remains is a walk along Mlechniya Chal and Bezimenen, and shortly afterwards our host for the night appears - the Botev shelter.
Today, by tradition, we rise early - the aim is to climb Botev before sunrise. If the weather is with us, we will witness an extraordinary natural spectacle. We then return to the shelter, where we will have breakfast, pack up and set off back along the long way to the „Ravnets“ hut, and from there to Karlovo.
Important:
Winter trekking equipment
Shoes
High shoes with hard sole and membrane
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. Please come to treks with a backpack suitable for trekking. Very often, each participant needs to attach snowshoes to their backpack, and this cannot happen with urban backpacks
Backpack cover - in case of rain or snowfall
Clothing top
Тhermal base layer
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation
Wind and water proof jacket
Hat
Gloves - 3 pairs of gloves, one thin, one medium thick and one for very bad conditions
Buff
Clothing bottom
Тhermal bottom base layer
Winter pants
Gaiters
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Sun cream with high protection
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles with winter feathers
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: