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Winter Tale in Pirin - Sunsets from Spano Pole

2 Days - 1 Night
22 - 23 February 2025
Pirin
Organized or own transport
from
beginners

Pirin is one of the highest mountains in Bulgaria. It is one of the three national parks in the country, the others being Rila National Park and Central Balkan National Park. The park was established in 1962 and its territory was expanded several times since then. Pirin National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. 
We offer you a weekend at the Spano Pole shelter, situated at 2055m. Once you reach there, you'll always want to return.
And the peaks in the vicinity are not to be missed.

Tour Highlights
  • заслон Спано поле
  • връх Спанополски чукар (2576м)
  • връх Башлийски чукар (2683м)

Tour Itinerary

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

Breakfast, backpacks tightened, and with big smiles, we head back towards the heights. Today's destination is the Bashliyski Chukar peak (2683m).

Upon reaching the summit, we'll leave you ample time for photos of the snowy giants surrounding us. And perhaps, in the distance, lies your next dream peak. The epic weekend is coming to its end. We head back to the shelter, gather our belongings, and descend to our vehicles.

 

Early departure from Sofia at 7:00 AM - meeting point in front of Vasil Levski Stadium.

We head towards Sandanski and then to the area of Popina Laka. Here, we leave the vehicles. After a brief briefing and instructions to the group, we put on our backpacks, and our trek to the Spano Pole shelter can begin.

The shelter is also known as 'The Mushrooms' due to the bungalow with red roofs and white dots. It's simply enchanting. We adore this place, possessing its own magic. Once you've been there, you'll always want to return. The ascent to the shelter takes about 3 hours along a marked trail, mainly through the forest. Once we reach the shelter and settle in, we lighten our backpacks for a day trip and head towards the Spanopolski Chukar peak.

The feeling is magical—white panoramas, a sea of peaks, and us. Truly merging with the nature of the Pirin Mountains. We return to the shelter, content with the day and filled with emotions. And by the fireplace in the dining area, it's the perfect spot to discuss the day over a glass of red wine.

 

Estimated drop-off time 8:00 PM.

Price Includes
  • Mountain insurance with limit - 1,000 lv.
  • Transportation during the program
  • Licensed montain guide
  • Showshoes
  • Crampons
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
  • Accommodation in hut - you pay at place
  • 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