A Winter Ascent of Vezhen Peak
Come with us to climb one of the most magnificent peaks in the Central Balkan range - mighty Vezhen. This weekend we set off on an exciting adventure towards its snow-covered summit, climbing by way of the scenic North Ridge, which offers breathtaking views over the Balkan range.
Tour Highlights
- Vezhen peak
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
The transfer to Ribaritsa takes about 2 hours. Before we reach the starting point of the walk there will be a chance for lunch. We then hold a short briefing and the walk begins. At first we follow a broad cart track under the deep shade of the beech forest of the Tsarichina reserve. Once we have passed the Velchova Cheshma spring the gradient begins to increase and will have us sweating a little before we reach the hut.
After breakfast we prepare our equipment and set off on the winter route up the peak. Anything we do not need stays at the hut, so that we can move more lightly and quickly. Soon we leave the tree line and begin to enjoy the open views of the magnificent Balkan range. Crossing the North Ridge we will use the steel cable that is fixed there. Before long we come out onto the level ridge, and from there about 20 minutes remain to the summit. Then time for photographs and the panorama.
In suitable weather and with a well-prepared group, there is the option of also climbing Kamenitsa in the Balkan range. On the way back we can have lunch at the hut or at a trusted restaurant in Ribaritsa.
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: