Join Pavel, a UIMLA-certified mountain leader to climb Musala, the highest peak in the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria.
Private
Rila
1 Day
Jun - Oct
Intermediate
Intermediate
* Climb the highest peak in the Rila mountains.
* Witness breathtaking views of the Pirin and the Balkan range from the top.
* Enjoy a gondola lift to get to the starting point of the trek.
Join me to climb the highest mountain in the Balkan Peninsula, Mount Musala (2925 m) on this day trip. You will not only see spectacular views of pristine lakes, deep gorges, and high ridges but also get to discover the rich plant life of the area.
Located in the Rila National Park, Muasla is the highest peak in the Rila Mountains and is definitely worth exploring. The mountain range is no ordinary range as it is home to several towering peaks, deep ravines, and over 150 lakes. And, you will witness a lot of these natural wonders on this trip.
We’ll begin our journey from Borovets (1350 m). From there, we’ll take the gondola lift to the starting point of the trek at Yastrebets and begin the hike. The trail takes us on rocky terrain, offering stunning vistas of the neighboring peaks as we rise. Ascending gradually, we’ll reach the top, and what a view it would be from there!
You’ll see unobstructed vistas of Rila, Sredna Gora, Vitosha, and the Rodopi Mountains. The peaks of the Pirin and the Balkan Range would also unravel in front of your eyes, offering an incredible spectacle!
After a little rest, we’ll head back to Yastrebets and again take the gondola-lift to return to Borovets, ending this amazing trip.
Regarding difficulty, it is a moderate trek which involves a hike of about 5-6 hours. So, if you have a fit body with a load of enthusiasm, you should be just fine!
Get in touch now if this remarkable hike to the top of Musala interests you. I will be happy to guide you. Also, check out my trip to other high peaks on the Balkan Peninsula here.
- Guiding fee
- Snacks
Price per person. Includes: Transfer and Snacks.
Price Excludes: Gondola lift tickets, Food, Drinks & Insurance
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Transfer Time: 2.30 hrs Hiking Time: 5-6 hrs
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Mountain Leader
I´m a UIMLA-certified Bulgarian mountain leader based in Chamonix, France. I started guiding in my home mountains in Bulgaria as a mountain leader in the summer and a splitboarding guide in the winter.
In 2017, I moved to Chamonix, France and I am now a French registered International Mountain Leader offering hiking tours around the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps. Come join me!
Languages
French | English | Bulgarian
Certificates
UIMLA
Man
5
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
5
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
5
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Joshua
5
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
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