Sinanitsa and the Georgiyski Lakes
Sinanitsa is one of the most striking summits in Pirin - a cleft pink-grey marble massif at 2,516 m, crowned with a view over the whole Marble Ridge. We climb it by the classic route past Muratovo lake and the Sinanitsa Gate, and return on a wild, unmarked path past the Golyamo Vlahinsko lake and the three Georgiyski lakes - a rarely visited side of the mountain, kept almost entirely for experienced walkers. The day is long and demands serious fitness, but the reward is solitude and superb views at almost every moment of the walk.
What's included
Included
- Complete organization and coordination of the program
Tour Itinerary
We set off early from Vihren hut along the familiar Banderitsa valley, past Muratovo lake, climb to the ridge and reach the Sinanitsa Gate - from here the panorama over Sinanitsa lake and Sinanitsa hut below opens up for the first time. From the gate we continue up the ridge path and tackle the last, steepest metres to the summit.
From the top we do not return the way we came. We descend directly towards Sinanitsa hut on a steep, entirely unmarked path along the left shore of the lake. The descent calls for care and poles.
From Sinanitsa hut, instead of taking the familiar way back, we continue on the return route - also unmarked - past the three Georgiyski lakes, across a long scree slope beneath unnamed summits, up a steep climb to the Muratova col, over the Vlahini pass and back past Muratovo lake to Vihren hut.
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: