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Winter ascent of Malyovitsa

1 Day
11 January 2025
Rila
Organized or own transport
from
intermediate

Do you love the mountains, then what about Malyovitsa peak? Malyovitsa peak with its altitude of 2729 meters is one of the most popular peaks in Bulgaria. Do you want to ascent the peak in winter conditions? Wonder no more, but come with us. We will get you to one of the most beautiful winter treks in the entire Rila mountain.

Tour Highlights
  • връх Мальовица (2729м)
  • хижа Мальовица

Tour Itinerary

Meeting 6:30 AM - Sofia, the parking lot in front of the Vasil Levski National Stadium.

7:00 AM: Departure from the "Vasil Levski" stadium for people using organized transportation.

8:30 AM: Our meeting point is at the parking of Malyovitsa ski center for the people travelling by private transport.

Upon arrival, the mountain guides will give a brief overview to the group, provide instructions, and check the equipment. We'll pack our backpacks and set off to execute the day's plan.

First part of the trek is to reach Malyovitsa hut located at around 50 minutes from the starting point. We will walk on a well-maintained path in the forest until we reach the hut. It is a time for a short break for a breakfast and cup of tea.

The actual fun part of the ascent starts from the hut. We are surrounded on both sides by steep rock edges and peaks. About 1 hour into the trek we will reach a place called "second terrace", which is usually the place where most of the people stop for the next short break. After that we have to reach Elenino lake, which will be frozen at this time of the year.

From Elenino lake starts the final stage of the trek - reaching Malyovitsa peak. This the most beatiful part of the trek. If you're a sucker for views, then definitely you will like it. There is no way to describe all the views that will unfold at the top (2729 meters), you have to see it.

Estimated drop-off time 8:00 PM.

Distance: 10.0 km
Ascent (+): 1000 meters
Descent (-): 1000 meters
Time: 9 hours and 30 minutes
Number of peaks: 1
Price Includes
  • Mountain insurance with limit - 1,000 lv.
  • Transportation during the program
  • Licensed montain guide
Compliment from the agency
  • Showshoes and crampons - snowshoes and ice crampons may be required during this program. If you don't have one, we will provide it to you completely free of charge
Price Excludes
  • Food
  • Personal expenses
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
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:

  • 20 or more days before tour start: - No penalty
  • 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 3 days before tour start: - 100% from the price

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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: - No penalty
  • 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 3 days before tour start: - 100% from the price
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 and the program will not happen, the organizer will notify all registered participants up to 7 days before the event
  • Discounts cannot be combined