Climb to Musala Summit (2925m)

from $297

Duration

12 hours

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Moderate

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• Take the trek to the rooftop of the Balkan Peninsula
• Admire one of the most beautiful alpine landscapes in Bulgaria
• Be fascinated by fantastic panoramas and superb natural views

Inclusions

Transfer from Sofia to Borovets resort and back;
English-speaking guide
All transportation and parking costs

Exclusions

Meals and beveragesGondola lift ticketsHotel pick upTips

Tour Plan

Alexander Nevski square
The meeting point of the tour is behind Alexander Nevski Cathedral, at the parking lot just in front of "La Cattedrale" restaurant.

Arrival to Borovets resort
The transfer from Sofia to Borovets is about an hour and a half. Borovets is the oldest ski resort in Bulgaria. From there we will take the cabin lift "Yastrebets Express" for about 30 mins to reach the peak of Yastrebets (2369 m/7772.31 ft). This is the starting point of our walk to the Musala peak.

Rila Mountains
During the hike to the Musala Peak, fabulous vistas will open in front of you. Musala is the highest peak on the Balkan Peninsula and some say that in clear weather, even the Aegean Sea can be seen from there.

Alexander Nevski Cathedral

Itinerary

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Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)

The meeting point of the tour isVasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)

Arrival to Borovets resort

The transfer from Sofia to Borovets is about an hour and a half. Borovets is the oldest ski resort in Bulgaria. From there we will take the cabin lift "Yastrebets Express" for about 30 mins to reach the peak of Yastrebets (2369 m/7772.31 ft). This is the starting point of our walk to the Musala peak.

Rila Mountains

During the hike to the Musala Peak, fabulous vistas will open in front of you. Musala is the highest peak on the Balkan Peninsula and some say that in clear weather, even the Aegean Sea can be seen from there.

Dropoff at Vasil Levski Monument (Embassy of Slovakia)

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
TOUR LOGISTICS
7:00 am (Back side of Alexander Nevski Cathedral)
3 hrs
5-6 hrs (few steep parts; good physical condition is needed)
mid-June - mid-September (Wednesday-Sunday)
there are two huts on our way where we can purchase some basic food (i.e. beans soup, meatballs, French fries, tea, pancakes, chocolate bars), but if you come prepared with a sandwich or two we can stop at any place to enjoy our food.
the hiking route is moderately to very arduous, with some short stages rather steep. Some parts of the trail pass through stones. Please bring along comfortable hiking boots with good ankle support if possible. Sandals and flip-flops are not accepted. Rain jacket might be useful in summer as heavy showers sometimes occur in the afternoons.
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions