The Seven Rila Lakes and Ivan Vazov Hut
A two-day trek in Rila to the Seven Lakes and Ivan Vazov hut, taking in the ascent of Otovitsa peak (2,696 m), the highest point of the ridge that carries its name.
We ride the Seven Rila Lakes chairlift and, passing the Kidney, the Eye and the Tear, reach Razdela, from where we descend the broad Pazar Dere valley to Ivan Vazov hut, one of the highest-standing huts in the Balkans. The next day we climb Otovitsa, from where in clear weather almost the whole of Rila is laid out before us, before heading back to the lift.
Tour Itinerary
Transfer to Panichishte. We take the chairlift up to Rila Lakes hut and from there set off past the Kidney, the Eye and the Tear towards the Razdela area. Here the ridge opens a view over most of the Seven Lakes, before we descend the long Pazar Dere valley, flanked by the massif of Golyam and Malak Kalin, to Ivan Vazov hut - a night in one of the most authentic and highest-standing huts in Bulgaria.
If the group would like to and the weather allows, we climb up to the Kalin peaks in the late afternoon.
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: