Winter ascent of Malyovitsa
Do you love the mountains, then what about Malyovitsa peak? Malyovitsa peak with its altitude of 2729 meters is one of the most popular peaks in Bulgaria. Do you want to ascent the peak in winter conditions? Wonder no more, but come with us. We will get you to one of the most beautiful winter treks in the entire Rila mountain.
Tour Highlights
- връх Мальовица (2729м)
- хижа Мальовица
Tour Itinerary
7:00 AM: Departure from the "Vasil Levski" stadium for people using organized transportation.
8:30 AM: Our meeting point is at the parking of Malyovitsa ski center for the people travelling by private transport.
Upon arrival, the mountain guides will give a brief overview to the group, provide instructions, and check the equipment. We'll pack our backpacks and set off to execute the day's plan.
First part of the trek is to reach Malyovitsa hut located at around 50 minutes from the starting point. We will walk on a well-maintained path in the forest until we reach the hut. It is a time for a short break for a breakfast and cup of tea.
The actual fun part of the ascent starts from the hut. We are surrounded on both sides by steep rock edges and peaks. About 1 hour into the trek we will reach a place called "second terrace", which is usually the place where most of the people stop for the next short break. After that we have to reach Elenino lake, which will be frozen at this time of the year.
From Elenino lake starts the final stage of the trek - reaching Malyovitsa peak. This the most beatiful part of the trek. If you're a sucker for views, then definitely you will like it. There is no way to describe all the views that will unfold at the top (2729 meters), you have to see it.
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: