Winter to Zekiritsa - the Highest Peak of Lakatnishka Rila
A perfect programme for beginner hikers who want to step into the winter mountains. We spend a day walking through the coniferous forests of Lakatishka Rila, which lies between the valley of the river Cherni Iskar, the Samokov basin, the Klisura pass, the valley of the river Dzherman and the Vada saddle. This is a mountain world blessed with beautiful nature, from which singular views open towards the Malyovitsa section of Rila and the Seven Rila Lakes.
Tour Highlights
- Zekiritsa peak (1,743 m)
- Vada hut
Price Includes / Excludes
Price Includes
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
After about an hour and a half we reach the turn-off for Vada hut, where we leave the cars. At first we walk along a dirt road towards the hut. The first hour or so follows that road, which runs through the forest at a barely perceptible gradient.
We stop for a rest at the charming Vada hut, over a cup of tea.
The ascent of Zekiritsa begins at a turn-off by Vada hut. It is about 3 km to the summit at a moderate gradient, taking around 2 hours, perhaps less. We rest on the summit, from where there is a magnificent view over the whole Malyovitsa section of Rila.
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: