Kolosh Peak and the Colours of the Wild Peonies
Kolosh peak (1,314 m) is the highest point of the Kolosh part of the Konyavska mountains and one of the most beautiful spring destinations in western Bulgaria. The one-day circular route from the village of Golyama Fucha combines views, history and something found nowhere else in Bulgaria - the unique habitat of the wild pink peony, also known as the fairy peony.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
We set off from the square of the village of Golyama Fucha, from where we follow the red waymarks up the steeper but more panoramic ridge. The path soon brings us out above the shade of the forest and opens wide views towards the basins of Kyustendil, Dupnitsa and Radomir, with conical Vitosha on the horizon, the snowy crests of Rila and the sharp silhouettes of Pirin. To the south-west the Osogovo mountains stand out with their highest peak, Ruen. A picture worthy of a true mountain storyteller spreads out in front of us.
From the summit we descend on the yellow waymarks, which bring us to the Vedritsa hut - a forest hut stopped in time, the ideal place for lunch with a view of the woods. A little further down the real finale of the day awaits: the Yankyovets reserve and its unique habitat of the wild pink peony, a protected species that survives only here, in the Konyavska mountains. We continue along the gently sloping dirt road past an ancient oak with a stone cross at its foot, and return to the village.
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: