Live an unforgettable feeling on Otovitsa peak in winter - tired legs, lungs full of cool mountain air, and hands clasped round a flask of hot tea. Otovitsa, rising to 2,696 metres above sea level, is the highest point of the panoramic Otovitsa crest in north-western Rila. From there a staggering view of white and blue opens up - a frozen landscape that seems to belong to another world. This is an ideal one-day winter walk with snowshoes and crampons, suitable both for beginners in very good physical condition and for experienced lovers of winter conditions.
What's included
Included
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
An early start from Sofia, timed around the lift's opening hours. The transfer to the „Rila Lakes“ lift takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. On arrival we hand out equipment, hold a short briefing and head for the lift. From there our winter walk begins on a path that passes the old hut towards the foot of Haramiyata peak - which, in suitable conditions and with enough time, can be climbed on the way back.
We follow the route towards the well-known Razdela col, from which the climb leads us steadily to the highest point of the ridge, Otovitsa peak. There we stop for a rest, to enjoy the view, eat something light and take photographs.
On the way back, if there is enough time and energy, we may also climb Haramiyata and Ezerniya peak (if the snow conditions allow), before setting off back to Sofia.
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: