Todorka peak (2,746 m) is the highest point of the Todorka side ridge in northern Pirin - a massive granite pyramid above Bansko, surrounded by some of the most beautiful glacial lakes in the range. A one-day circular walk from the Vihren hut, climbing past the Todorini Ochi with wide panoramas towards Vihren, Kutelo, the Strazhite and the Marble range.
IMPORTANT: the programme is not suitable for anyone afraid of heights or of rocky ground.
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
From the Vihren hut we set off on the well-marked route past Zhabeshkoto lake and gain height towards the Todorini Ochi - the two glacial lakes nested in the small cirque below the eastern slopes of the massif. We stop briefly: the water is motionless, and the reflection of the peaks in it is almost unreal. We continue upwards over moraine and cairns, cross Malka and Sredna Todorka and reach the top of Golyama Todorka. To the west, Vihren and Kutelo; to the south, the Strazhite and Kamenitsa; and to the north, Rila spreads out to the horizon.
The descent depends on the conditions and the level of the group. If the ground is suitable we take the northern edge - steep, rocky, exposed and unmarked - and descend towards the Banderitsa meadow and the Bansko lift. That closes a fine circular route in which every step of the day is different. In unsuitable conditions we return by the way we climbed.
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: