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A Day in the Golema Mountains: Chukava and Leskova Mogila Peaks, and the Seven Thrones Monastery – Balkan

A Day in the Golema Mountains: Chukava and Leskova Mogila Peaks, and the Seven Thrones Monastery

Chukava peak (1,588 m) is the highest point of the Golema mountains, striking for its open panoramic views. From its summit picturesque scenery opens out towards the neighbouring peaks of Murgash, Koznitsa and Izdremets. The quiet and the varied autumn palette of the Balkan range await you on an ideal day walk, very close to Sofia.

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Tour Highlights

  • Leskova Mogila peak (1,432 m)
  • Chukava peak (1,588 m)
  • The Seven Thrones Monastery

Price Includes / Excludes

Price Includes

  • Complete organization and coordination of the program

Tour Itinerary

The transfer to the village of Osenovlag takes about 2 hours. On arrival we prepare our packs, hold a briefing and discuss the route, and then set off for the summit.

From the village we take the old dirt roads that lead us through the varied autumn forest. The paths climb towards the summit, and when we reach it, beautiful panoramas open out in front of us - range after range of mountains. This is the moment to relax and take a well-earned break with lunch in the open.

On the way back to the village we will climb one more summit, Leskova Mogila, from which we will again have the chance to look around. We continue downwards, passing through the abandoned hamlets of Osenovlag, steeped in the mystery of time. If people wish, on the way back to Sofia we can stop at the Seven Thrones Monastery - a place of silence and spiritual calm, and the ideal end to this mountain adventure.

15.0 km 750 meters 750 meters 6 hours and 30 minutes 2 peaks

Important:

In the event of a change in weather conditions during the tour or other unforeseen situations, the guide may change the route or offer another alternative option to the participants for their safety.
If the program cannot happen due to bad weather forecast, the organizer will refund 100% of the price to the participants
In order to take part in the tour, you must be in good physical health and condition, and notify the organizer in case you have any illnesses or injuries
If the number of participants is less than the minimum 6 and the program will not happen, the organizer will notify all registered participants up to 7 days before the event
Discounts cannot be combined

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:

20 or more days before tour start: Cancellation fee of 10 €, as well as if there are actual costs incurred for bus transfers, hotel reservations, etc., included in the package price of the trip
Between 19 and 14 days before tour start: 30% from the price
Between 13 and 7 days before tour start: 60% from the price
Less than 7 days before tour start: 100% from the price
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