The Ivan Vazov Hut - a White Fairy Tale in the Rila Wilderness
Join us for a winter adventure in Rila, up to the Ivan Vazov hut, tucked at the foot of the snow-covered giants of the Kalinite. Along the way we will climb Haramiyata peak and wander the crest of the Zeleni Rid, and the next day we will reach the magnificent Kalin peak, immersing ourselves in the silence and beauty of the Rila wilderness in winter. This is a two-day trek for real lovers of the mountains, with unforgettable views and a sense of harmony with the natural world.
Tour Highlights
- The Ivan Vazov hut
- Haramiyata peak (2,465 m)
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to the Rila Lakes lift takes about 2 hours. On arrival we take the lift up and get off at the hut of the same name. We put on snowshoes and head for the Ivan Vazov hut. Along the way we pass the Seven Lakes hut, climb the col below Haramiyata peak and drop into the cirque of the Chanagyol lakes. If conditions are right and the group is going well we will climb Haramiyata, which rises above the cirque of the Seven Lakes. Then comes the climb to Razdela and the final descent to the Ivan Vazov hut, where a well-earned rest beside the warm stove awaits.
We rise before the first rays of the sun. Today we climb Golyam Kalin (2,669 m) - one of the imposing twin brothers that stand like guards above the quiet Pazardere. From the summit we will enjoy hidden Rila cirques wrapped in snow and ice, and capture unforgettable panoramas over the snowbound Rila wilderness with its endless white horizons. We then descend back to the hut, gather our luggage and head for the Razdela col, and from there to the lift. In the late afternoon we reach the transport and set off for Sofia, stopping on the way at a welcoming local restaurant to celebrate the adventure.
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: