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Snowshoeing in the Bulgarian Mountains

Enjoy glorious winter routes and unique culture in the south east corner of Europe.

  • Breakfast & Dinner

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What does this mean?

Overview

Holiday Highlights

  • Rila Monastery - UNESCO listed and looking at its best in the snow.
  • Take the train to the highest station in the Balkans for one walk.
  • The Rila Lakes Circuit. One of the most beautiful walks in the country.
  • A chance to immerse your self in natural hot springs.
  • Dinner in guesthouse “Deshka”- with great, homemade food. The owners are members of the Slow Food Association.

Our first four nights are spent in Bansko, magnificently set at the foot of the Pirin Mountains. Perhaps most well known as a ski resort town it has a lovely old town and none of the excesses one might find in alpine resorts. From here we will ascend into the mountains to enjoy some varied snowshoeing with walks above and below the treeline. We will use the local chair lifts where appropriate to gain height. One day we take the local train, with its local colour, to the highest train station in the Balkans. From here we walk out to Velitysa Peak (1711m).

The transfer day offers cultural as well as natural highlights. We stop at Rila monastery, UNESCO listed and of huge importance to Bulgarian culture, it is hard to imagine a finer building in a more stunning setting. We have time to explore before walking further up the valley to the cave of St Ivan Rilski. The more adventurous might like to explore the cave, bring a torch! We move on to Govedartsi, a small village with limited facilities. Our walking programme from here is equally varied and spectacular. On one day returning from our walk, we will stop at a natural thermal spa with a chance to take the waters. Bring your swim wear!

We are accompanied by a local winter guide throughout. All equipment and tuition on how to use it will be provided along with all manner of local cultural, and natural information.

As with all winter activities snow cannot be guaranteed. However, the walks are equally spectacular on snowshoes or walking boots. It is important to note that like all winter activities there is an element of weather dependence. Please take this itinerary as a guide to what walks we might do. The day to day itinerary will be chosen to make the best of the conditions.


  • Return flights from London to Sofia
  • Airport transfers
  • Half board en suite accommodation
  • All local transport costs to complete the itinerary
  • English speaking local snowshoeing guide throughout
  • Hire of snowshoes and poles
  • Services of a Discover Tour Leader
  • Entrance fees (unless otherwise specified)
  • Personal expenses (such as your bar bill)
  • Discretionary tips
  • Optional excursions
  • Travel Insurance

Holiday Information

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Itinerary & Travel

Itinerary Details

Whilst every effort will be made to adhere to the outlined itinerary and advertised programme, local conditions can change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. This may mean that routes and timings need to be amended or the order of days may change, sometimes at short notice.

Accommodation

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