Malyovitsa Peak
⛰️ Malyovitsa — the name of one of the highest summits in the section of the Rila mountains that shares its name. The area is famous for sheer rocky peaks and crystal-clear lakes that touch both the sky and the heart. It is a wonderful place for the ordinary walker, but it has also been the stage of Bulgarian alpinism for decades. Climbing the north face of Malyovitsa in the first half of the last century was a genuine challenge for the best climbers of the day. The first Bulgarians to climb the north face were Konstantin Savadzhiev and Georgi Stoimenov.
The programme suits people in good physical condition.
Tour Itinerary
From here up, the slope is rocky and steep but reasonably safe. We climb to the ridge just short of the summit, from where the Rila Monastery looks close enough to touch, tucked into the ancient Rila forests. On the summit of Malyovitsa we enjoy a 360-degree panorama. We take photographs and allow plenty of time to rest, so that you can take in the views properly, before setting off back down to the hut.
As tradition demands, we stop for coffee and ice cream before heading for Sofia.
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: