Bulgaria Skiing: 8 days ski touring in Pirin and Rila Mountains

Arriving at Sofia airport and meeting with the group guide. Transfer (1.30 h.) to the Rila mountain range and the region of the Seven Lakes. Accommodation here at a nice hotel, situated in the forests. Traditional dinner and overnight.

Start – 2135 m.; Highest point – 2729 m.; Finish – 1770 m.; Time – 7,30 h.
Breakfast. After a short transfer a chairlift will take us to the “Rila Lakes” hut, at an altitude of 2100 m. above sea level: today we will ascent through the Seven Lakes to the “Razdela” high pass and then follow the main ridge to the famous Malyovitsa summit – the symbol of alpinism in Bulgaria. Some amazing views are in store for us. Next, we will ski down from the summit to the “Malyovitsa” ski resort and get accommodated in a nice hotel here. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Start – 2369 m.; Highest point – 2926 m.; Finish – 1420 m.; Time – 6,30 h. Breakfast. Short morning transfer (30 min.) to the Borovets ski resort. Next is a 25-minute transfer with the gondola to the higher parts of the mountain. Ascent to the highest peak of Bulgaria – mount Musala (2926 m.). The alpine views of glacial lakes and ridges from the summit are amazing. Ski back to Borovets – an incredible 1500 meter descent. Back to our accommodation in Malyovitsa. Dinner and overnight.

Start – 1770 m.; Highest point – 2704 m.; Finish – 1370 m. Time – 6,30 h.
Breakfast. We will start with an ascent to the famous “Scary lake”, from where we will admire the most alpine part of the Rila mountains. Our way will lead us to the Popova Kapa (2704 m.) and Lopushki (2698 m.) summits, from where we will ski down straight by the “Mechit” mountain hut, situated deep in the pine forests, down to a spot, from where we will be picked up and transferred to our hotel.. Dinner and overnight.

Today it is time for relaxation – after breakfast, we will visit a hot mineral pool in the town of Sapareva Banya. Next is a transfer (3.30 h.) to Bulgaria’s most popular winter ski resort – Bansko. A chance for some skiing in the Bansko ski area (optional). Accommodation in a nice hotel in the old town. Dinner and overnight.

Start – 2230 m.; Highest point – 2851 m.; Finish – 1895 m. Time – 7 h.
Breakfast. It is time to visit the Pirin range. Short early transfer (30 min.) from Bansko to a nearby chairlift, which will take us to “Bezbog” mountain hut at 2230 m. From here we will start or ski tour – ascent to Polejan summit at 2851 m. Some of the best views of the winter Pirin range can be enjoyed from here. Next is almost a kilometer long ski descent down to “Demyanitsa” hut, where we will accommodate. Dinner and overnight.

Start – 1895 m.; Highest point – 2712 m.; Finish – 1745 m. Time – 7 h.
Breakfast. Today we will ascent to the Todorka summit. The route takes us through the beautiful terrain of forests, lakes and rocky pointed peaks. From the 2712 m. the high summit we will ski down to the popular Vihren hut. Next is a short ski descent to the road, from where by a short transfer (20 min.) we will return to Bansko. Same accommodation as on day 5. Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast. A chance for some skiing in the Bansko ski area (optional). Transfer (2.30 h.) to the capital city Sofia. Departure from Sofia airport.