Polezhan and Gazey - a Circuit through the Heart of Pirin
A one-day circular route from Bezbog hut to the summits of Polezhan and Gazey in Pirin - for hikers in good condition with an appetite for granite giants and high mountain lakes.
The route links the fourth-highest peak in Pirin with the less visited but striking Gazey, which hangs above some of the highest lakes in Bulgaria. Along the way we add Malak Polezhan - the ninth-highest summit in the country - before closing the circuit through the Dzhangal Gate and the cirque of Popovo lake. A walk for those who want long panoramas and a true Pirin ridge underfoot.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
From Bezbog hut we set off past Bezbozhko lake and begin the climb up the so-called dushevadka, the soul-taker - a steep but short section that quickly brings us onto the ridge. We turn right off the waymarking towards the col between Bezbog and Polezhan, from where the whole route opens up before us. The ascent of Polezhan (2,851 m) is stony and technical, especially in its upper part, where we follow cairns.
From Polezhan we drop to the col towards Malak Polezhan, and from there a side ridge takes us to the sharp granite cone of Gazey (2,756 m) - a short but steep climb of 20-30 minutes, with stunning views over the Gazey cirque, Damata s Koka (the Upper Gazey lake) and the Valyavishki lakes. We come back and add Malak Polezhan (2,822 m), then descend to the Dzhangal Gate, cross into the cirque of Popovo lake and pick up the main yellow-and-green path back to Bezbog hut.
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: