Winter ascent of Musala
7:00 AM: Departure from the "Vasil Levski" stadium for people using organized transportation.
8:00 AM: Our meeting point is in front of the ticket counters of the gondola lift for people traveling by private transport.
Upon arrival, the leaders 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.
After purchasing lift tickets, we reach its highest point, saving us positive elevation gain. Around 9:00 AM, we should start briskly walking along the route. The first intermediate stop is the popular Musala Hut. After that, we have a slightly steeper climb, but with enough rest stops, it won't pose a difficulty for anyone. The next resting spot is the Icy Lake Shelter. From here, the final push towards the peak awaits, involving navigating via metal ropes. This is where crampons and an ice axe might be used. Under the guidance of our experienced leader, you'll tackle the last stage of the ascent.
And here you are, at the summit! The view from 2925 meters is worth the effort. Proudly, you can boast that you've ascended the Balkans' highest peak. We'll proudly display the Bulgarian tricolor to honor the holiday.
We'll allocate time for photos and rest.
Estimated time for the day: 7-8 hours depending on snow conditions.
Elevation gain: +560 meters.
Tour Highlights
- Най-високият връх на Балканския полуостров
Tour Itinerary
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
- Lift
- 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