This weekend we set off on a two-day winter crossing of the Parangalitsa crest in Rila - one of the wildest places in the Parangalitsa reserve. We will move along panoramic snowy ridges with views towards Malyovitsa, Musala, Pirin and the Rhodopes, and spend the evening in the welcoming Makedonia hut, tucked between Golyam and Malak Mechi Vrah. The next day we will climb Angelov peak and the Mechi peaks - a compact but full winter adventure in the heart of Rila.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to Kartala takes about 2:20 hours.
We take the gondola up to the crest of the range, where our winter crossing begins. From there we follow the Parangalitsa crest and cross in turn the rounded, gentle summits of Ismailitsa, Rusaliya, Parangalitsa, Ezernik and Merdzhika. As we go, views open to the north towards the Tsarev Vrah and Rilets crests, and behind them the peaks of the Malyovitsa range. To the south-west the whole of Pirin will stand in front of us, and in the distance we will make out Slavyanka and Falakro.
After breakfast, with light packs, we head for the first objective of the day - Angelov peak (2,641 m). On the way back to the Makedonia hut we will also turn aside to Golyam Mechi Vrah (2,618 m), from which we will enjoy the panoramic winter views before descending to the hut. There we collect the rest of our luggage and continue down the valley of the Blagoevgradska Bistritsa river to Kartala. Along the way we pass through ancient forest, following the boundary of the Parangalitsa reserve.
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: