Photo: Doni Filipov - Mountain Leader

SINANITSA, MURATOV PEAK & GEORGIISKI LAKES - THE MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF PIRIN

September 28-29

To this day, the peaks of Georgiitsa, Sinanitsa and Muratov tell their old legend and their sorrowful songs...
Sinanitsa was a shepherdess, made famous by her dazzling beauty. The local Turkish lord - Murat Bey - was determined to have her at any cost, so he set out to find her. Frightened, the girl ran to the a sharp peak and, in order to keep her dignity, threw herself into the abyss. When Murat Bey found her cold body, he noticed with astonishment that there was part of an amulet on Sinanitsa's neck... The name Georgiitsa was written on it. The other part of the same amulet hung around none other than his own neck.
He came to realize that it was his own sister, whom he was chasing. Destroyed by the grief of her death, as well as the intruding memory of his forced abduction as a Janissary, he decided that from now on he would be the greatest protector of the mountain and the Haidut guerillas on it...

Come with us on a two-day adventure among peaks and crystal lakes, in the footsteps of the beautiful Sinanitsa and enjoy some of the most delightful corners in our beloved Pirin mountain!

ITINERARY

Day one

Route: Vihren refuge - Muratovo Lake - Georgiiski Lakes - Sinanitsa refuge
09:00 - group meeting at Vihren Refuge. We head to Muratovo lake, from where our path continues with a steep ascent past the peak of the same name. Not long after, our efforts are rewarded - the mysterious Georgiiski Lakes reveal their beauty before us. We stop for a short rest and lunch, and enjoy their tranquility.


A hidden trail leads us further intothe cirque and we end up under the very wall of Mt. Georgiitsa (2589m.) – the highest on the Sinanitsa auxiliary ridgeline. Despite the tradition of auxiliary ridges in the mountains being named after their highest peaks, the Sinaniska ridge bears the name of the lower (2515 m) but much more beautiful peak.

We are immediately rendered breathless as soon as we catch a glimpse of the majestic and sheer north-east face of Sinanitsa! Its lead gray walls are majestically reflected in the turqoise Sinanishko lake, nestled below it. And on the shore - the emblematic Sinanitsa refuge awaits our arrival.

Day two
Route: Sinanitsa refuge - Sinanitsa peak - Momin peak - Sinanishka gate pass - Golyamo Spano Pole - Banderishka gate pass - Muratov peak - Vihren Refuge 

After breakfast we head for the summit! The ascent is not easy, but every step is rewarded with a unique view of the hut and the lake, which gradually turn into tiny dots, and when we finally step on top, the whole marble ridge with its massive slopes is on display for us!
We continue to Momin Vrah and Sinanishka Gate pass, enjoying the incredible panoramas.

The trail leads us through the great almost lunar-like expanse the Golyamo Spano Pole valley, to the Bunderishka Gate pass. Here we leave our backpacks to climb the last peak of our legend – Muratov. Once again, we remain captivated by all the beauty and grandeur revealed before our eyes - the Todorka Mountains, Banderishki Cirque with its shining lakes, Georgiiski Lakes, and far away in the distance rises the silhouette of the fabulous Sinanitsa.
Speechless, we descend back to Vihren Refuge, the memory of Pirin's legends forever etched into our hearts...

Mandatory personal equipment:
mountain insurance - it will be provided for you by us.
small knife (recommended)
- backpack - about 25-35 liters
- small medical kit - 2pcs elastic bandages, 2pcs plain bandages, emergency blanket, various sizes of adhesive patches
- hiking shoes
- spare socks - 2-3 pairs
- suitable clothes:
* comfortable pants with long legs
* thermal blouse and leggings
* fleece jacket
* raincoat or membrane jacket
* * windbreaker jacket
* down jacket or jacket with synthetic insulation - with a hood
- winter hat
- gloves - two pairs
a buff, bandana or another type of head/ neck scarf - 2 pcs.
- headlamp or flashlight
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- hiking poles (recommended)

HIKES DURATION

    of 5

TERRAIN DIFFICULTY: 

 of 5 

You can read more about the difficulty of hiking HERE.

MINIMUM number of participants: four 
MAXIMUM number of participants:
 eight persons

All Mountain Talk hikes in three-season conditions are conducted with a guide to participants ratio of no higher than 1:8 . This, in our opinion, is the best way to provide you with an excellent level of safety, an adequate level of itinerary personalization and a maximally pleasant experience, tailored to your needs and interests.

With great interest in the programs, we organize additional, independent groups with their own guide.

PRICE

  • MIXED GROUP PRICE: EUR 155 / participant

    • Mixed group with guide to participants ratio, not higher than 1:8
  • The Price Includes:

    • participation in the course
    • certified mountain guide
    • mountain insurance for the duration of the trip
    • overnight stay in a high mountain refuge
  • The price does NOT include: transportation, food and beverages, personal expenses, anything not listed as included

  • Discount for group bookings: 10% off the price

    • When you sign up with friend(s) and specify this in "Message" section of the sign-up form
    • Only valid for mixed groups!
  • VIP Couple: 260 EUR / participant

    • a private tour just for you and your partner
    • your own guide, fully committed to your custom tailored experience
  • VIP Individual tour: 450 EUR / participant

    • a private hike organized just for you
    • custom tailoring and adaptation of the itinerary and schedule to your skill level and objectives
    • private guide
  • VIP private group - three persons: 220 EUR / person

    • a private tour just for you and your two best friends
    • your own guide, fully committed to your custom tailored experience
  • VIP private group - four people: 230 EUR / participant

    • a private tour just for you and your closest friends
    • your own guide, fully committed to your custom tailored experience
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