Vitosha Massif, Bulgaria, Guided Snowshoe Tour

Enjoy a full day long snowshoeing tour in the amazing Vitosha Massif in Bulgaria with a UIMLA guide.

1 Day

Jan - Apr

High

Beginner

Description

The Vitosha Massif is a beautiful collection of peaks that loom over the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia. There is a great deal of exciting activities a person can enjoy in the massif, including walking, hiking, biking, rock climbing, ski touring and snowshoeing, which will be the focus of this trip.

Participants of this trip should be in good physical condition. Also, because of the large amounts of snow in the Vitosha massif, there can be some tricky parks. Thus the importance of having a qualified guide leading you.

This trip has a great variety of routes that you can choose from. They are all amazing, and can accommodate people of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. One example is ascending Cherni Vrah (2,290m), the highest mountain in the massif. This route will take approximately 6 hours, and will involve a 500 metre ascent. There is no technical skill required for this route, so it's perfect for beginners. There is an even easier 4-hour route that starts at the Zlatnite Mostove, also known as the Golden Bridge, goes through a forest, and ends at the Kamen Del peak (1,862m).

There is also the Vistosha Ring Road route. This is the easiest route and allows you to go through the villages of Boyana and Dragalevtsi. And finally there is the Aleko hut route. This is a longer route and allows you to pass through the area of Reznyovete to the village of Zheleznitsa.

There are even more routes to choose from. And with so many snowshoeing routes available, you will have no problem enjoying the beauty of the Vitosha massif. If you would like to join me, just send me a request, and let me guide you.

I can also lead you on another Bulgarian snowshoe tour near the town of Bankso.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transport during the trip

Price details

The price includes snowshoes for all participants, as well as transportation during the trip.

Meeting point

The meeting point will be decided according to the route you choose.

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Rila Hotel Sofia Bulgaria

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Arena di Serdica Hotel Sofia Bulgaria

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Hotel Anel Sofia Bulgaria

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About the guide

Top

4.7

(27)

Tour Operator

Top Guides is an adventure travel company founded by three UIMLA-certified mountain guides Lyuben Grancharov, Dimiter Samounev, Alexander Serafimov. In 2016 we started as an association between certified local mountain guides united by the idea to ease and enrich the travelers’ outdoor experiences in Bulgaria.

Nowadays we are a leading tour operator specialized in authentic and tailored active tours throughout Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Turkey and Georgia.

We offer a wide-range of activities: hiking, trekking, rock climbing and mountain biking, snowshoeing, ice climbing, ski touring and off-piste skiing.

All our guides are certified, experienced and passionate about their job and will guide you with a smile and care through the wild beauty of the Bulgarian and the Balkan mountains.

Languages

Russian | English | Bulgarian

Certificates

UIMLA

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