Winter ascent of Botev peak
One of our favorite winter ascents in Bulgaria. Welcome to a weekend in the Balkans.
The program includes 2 nights! This peak is one of the winter classics. It's time to ascend the highest peak of the Stara Planina mountain range. Its height of 2376 meters makes it the third-highest mountain peak in Bulgaria.
Tour Highlights
- връх Ботев (2376м)
- хижа Плевен
Tour Itinerary
Transfer Sofia - Apriltsi. Once we leave the vehicles, we head towards Pleven Hut. A night trek along a well-maintained trail. After about 45 minutes, we'll reach Pleven Hut. Accommodation at the hut, dinner, and discussion of the program for the next 2 days.
After the hut, the climb begins along the old ski slope. Initially through the forested area, we seamlessly reach the foot of Mlechen Chal peak, at the crossroads between the summer and winter routes. Naturally, we continue along the winter markers. This is where the slightly technical part begins. After a short break and fitting the crampons, we start the ascent using the safety rope.
Following the steep climb, we reach the main ridge of the Balkan and Mlechen Chal peak (2255 meters). We descend to the Botev shelter, where we'll have some warm tea and take a brief rest. After the shelter, the final stretch to the peak remains.
We can all congratulate each other on the successful ascent. Time for photos and breathtaking views as far as the eye can see.
We'll head back to Pleven Hut. The evening will be an enjoyable mountain-style experience.
Important:
Winter trekking equipment
Shoes
High shoes with hard sole and membrane
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. Please come to treks with a backpack suitable for trekking. Very often, each participant needs to attach snowshoes to their backpack, and this cannot happen with urban backpacks
Backpack cover - in case of rain or snowfall
Clothing top
Тhermal base layer
Fleece
A down jacket or other jacket with synthetic insulation
Wind and water proof jacket
Hat
Gloves - 3 pairs of gloves, one thin, one medium thick and one for very bad conditions
Buff
Clothing bottom
Тhermal bottom base layer
Winter pants
Gaiters
Sun protection
Sunglasses
Sun cream with high protection
Water and food
Water (1.5 liters)
Food for the trek
Money and documents
Money
ID or passport
Other
First aid kit
Trekking poles with winter feathers
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: