Penguin Travel

Snowshoeing is another way of exploring the mountains – and offers spectacular views. It gives you the freedom of exploring nature from a different angle – vast fields with virgin snow coverage, majestic frozen peaks, quiet century-old forests, hidden below the snow paths…There is no better way to discover the beauty and tranquility of the mountain, walking even outside the marked trails.

Departure dates:
01 January 2010 - 27 March 2010 every day

Country region:   Vitosha mountains

Price without flight ticket:    85 EUR

Trip plan:   

Day 1. After a short transfer to the nature landmark Zlatnite mostove area (The Golden Bridges) we start walking in the direction of Momina Skala hut, where we will stop for a short break. From the hut we head towards Kamen Del (1862m.a.s.l) – the peak that offers the best view to the city of Sofia. Then we continue, walking along the border of Torfeno Branishte nature reserve (Peat reserve) to Aleko mountain base, from where we take the cabin lift to Simeonovo. According to your wishes the route could be extended with another 1.45 hrs. walk from Aleko mountain base to Simeonovo district. The bus will wait there to transfer us to your hotel.
Walking time 3:30 hrs. uhill/downhill: 580m / 130m

Day 2. Transfer to Kumata hut, which is the starting point for the snowshoeing towards the highest peak of Vitosha Mountain – Cherni Vrah (2290m a.s.l.). The route to the peak follows the border of the natural reserve “Torfeno Branishte” (Peat Reserve) and offers panoramic views to Rila Mountains. After a cup of hot tea in the small cafeteria of the weather station on the top, we start descending to Aleko Mountain Base, where the bus waits to transfer us to your hotel in Sofia.
Walking time: 6-7 hrs; uphill/downhill walk 600m/500m walk

Included in the price:   English speaking guide, snowshoes and walking sticks, all transfers

Excluded from the price:   meals, drinks, trips, insurance

Tour highlights:  
Kamen Del peak (1862 m.a.s.l.) offers the best view of Sofia city.
The nature landmark Zlatnite Mostove (The Golden Bridges) is the largest stone river on Vitosha mountain.
Cherni Vrah (The Black Peak) is the highest summit of Vitosha Mountain.
 

Recommended travel period of the year:  January - March 

Nessesary equipment:  Dress in layers (breathable)! Do not use cotton underwear!
Recommended items: daypack (40 l); thermal underwear; winter walking waterproof boots (hard-soled); gloves/mittens; hat that covers the ears; sunglasses with UV protection; sunscreen lotion; lip balm; water & wind proof jacket & pants;

Tour difficulty:   B 

Moderate

Group Size:   min. 2 pax