Snow-shoeing in Bulgaria (EXBG)

Duration: 5 days (may vary)
Areas: Bulgaria
Tour types: History & Culture, Short Breaks, Walking & Trekking

Description

Rila Mountains
From Sofia we head south towards the Rila Mountains arriving in Govedartsi, a village at the foot of the mountains. Donning our snow-shoes for the first time, we should need just a few minutes to master the easy technique, after which we can head off for an introductory walk in the National Park with views of the mountain peaks. The following day we plan to do another full day of snow-shoeing, taking silent paths up through the fragrant pine forest and deep into the untouched snow-covered wilderness of the Maliovitsa region. The Christmas and New Year departures include an additional day snow-shoeing with views of Mt. Musala, the highest peak in Southern Europe.

Rila Monastery & Sofia
There is time for a further half day of snow-shoeing - ascending Zekiritza Ridge up to Pioneer's hut - before we reboard our vehicles and drive to the world-famous Rila Monastery. Beautifully preserved, covered in breathtaking frescoes and with the pine-clad Rila Mountains as a backdrop, the monastery is a wonderful sight at any time of year; but with a light dusting of snow it promises to be absolutely sublime. No doubt leaving our hearts in the mountains, we return to the capital for some sightseeing.

Tour itinerary

Please note:

6 day itinerary includes 3 full days snow shoeing on Day 2,3 and 4.

Day 1

Join Sofia Airport; drive to Rila Mountains.

Day 2 & 3

Two full days snow-shoeing.

Day 4

Morning snow-shoeing; drive to Sofia via Rila Monastery.

Day 5

Tour ends Sofia.