Musala - the Roof of the Balkans
⛰️ The name of the highest peak in the Balkans dates from the Ottoman period. By some accounts it comes from the Arabic musalla, "a place near God". In Muslim tradition the word also refers to the stone on which the dead are laid in a mosque. Another theory links the name to the Arabic musallat, meaning "dominant" or "commanding". Curiously, in Sanskrit the word is also associated with a mystical mountain connected to the life of the Buddha.
At 2,925 m, Musala is not only the highest point in the Balkans but one of the most striking natural symbols of Bulgaria.
What's included
Included
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
We buy lift passes and ride up to the Yastrebets top station. Our walk begins here, and our first stop is Musala hut, where we take a short break. We continue to the Ledenoto Ezero shelter, where we rest for longer, eat, and warm up with tea or coffee. Then comes the final and most demanding part of the route - the steep climb to the highest point in the Balkans, Musala. On the summit there is time for photographs, a rest and a short talk taking in the view, after which we return by the same route.
The terrain is open throughout, with no dangerous sections, which makes the route suitable for walkers in good physical condition with basic mountain experience.
Important:
Three seasons trekking equipment
Shoes
Suitable shoes for the mountain, according to the weather forecast. High ankle or low shoes. You may wear sneakers to change into at the end of the program
Spare socks
Lighting
Headlamp - An absolute must-have accessory for every mountaineer. It may be necessary for the group to start a trek very early or finish the trek in the dark (force majeure). In these situations, each participant must have a headlamp. We recommend going with a proven brand like Petzl or BlackDiamond
Spare batteries
Backpack
About 40 liters backpack - Quite enough for one or two day hikes.
Backpack cover - in case of rain
Clothing top
Depending on the season and weather conditions
T-shirt or thin thermal base layer - from merino or synthetic. In no case cotton material
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation - a thin down jacket is recommended. Evenings and mornings in the mountains, temperatures are low. No expensive down jacket needed
Wind and water proof jacket
Thin hat and gloves
Buff
Clothing bottom
Depending on the season and weather conditions
Comfortable long pants - in the perfect case with zippers for ventilation
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Summer hat
Sun cream with high protection
Buff with UPF protection
Rain protection
Raincoat
-or-
Waterproof top and bottom
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles
Cancellation Policy:
Чл. 89. (Изм. – ДВ, бр. 37 от 2018 г., в сила от 01.07.2018 г.) (1) Пътуващият има право да прекрати договора за туристически пакет по всяко време преди започването на изпълнението на туристическия пакет. The tourist owes a penalty as follows: