THE MAGIC OF SUNRISE - VIHREN AND MALYOVITSA AT FULL MOON
September 28-29
September 28-29
An unconventional combination, made just for you - the avid chaser of sunrises and unique experiences!
Ascents to the top of the most iconic peaks in our country, presented in a special way, so as to satiate all your senses and cravings for adventure!
We will share the frosty bite of the night, the magic of the moonlight and the warmth of the rising sun, shining on jagged peaks!
TWO NIGHTS SPENT UNDER THE MOONLIGHT ON THE WAY TO VIHREN AND MALOVITSA AND A HIKE THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL MALYOVI LAKES
GREETNG THE SUNRISE ON TOP THE EMBLEMATIC MARBLE GIANT - VIHREN AND THE FAVORITE PEAK OF MALYOVITSA
EXPERIENCED GUIDES AND A GREAT GROUP OF MOTIVATED HIKERS
EPIC PHOTOS GUARANTEED!
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Day one
Route: Banderitsa Parking lot - Vihren refuge - Vihren peak - Kazana bivvy - Banderitsa refuge
Group meeting 20:00 on Friday evening, in the parking lot of Banderitsa refuge. After parking the cars, we will do a short hike to Vihren refuge, we'll check into the lodge and have a hearty dinner to fuel up for our upcoming assault on the summit! After dinner we go to bed early, as the attack will commence at 03:30 and a climb on the classic steep trail o Kabata area.
The environment around us will be a silent fairy tale, illuminated by the full moon and interrupted only by our breathing! It is very likely that we will even surprise on the way the herd of goats inhabiting the area at the top and the mountain will gift us with their proximity!
On the way down, we'll take the slightly more difficult path to the Big Cauldron to bathe our eyes in the view of the iconic North Face of Vihren. The wall holds an awful lot of history of tough climbers and epic adventures! We will briefly stop to rest at the Kazana shelter, after which we will head to Banderitsa refuge and our cars. We will also stop for a delicious lunch before heading to the starting point of our next night adventure - the cradle of Bulgarian mountaineering - the Maliovitsa Valley!
Day two
Route: Maliovitsa refuge - Elenino Lake - Malyovitsa peak - Malyovi Lakes - Maliovitsa refuge - The CMS
As soon as we park at CMS Maliovitsa, we will make a journey of about 1 hour to Maliovitsa refuge, where we will settle in and once again tackle a hearty dinner before hitting the pillows early. Still, we have another night trek ahead of us!
We get up early and take the path to the top, in the embrace of the starry sky. At daybreak, we pass the still-sleeping Elenino Lake and continue up to our goal, where we will meet the sun, against the backdrop of the stunning panorama of The Camel, The Evil Fang and Orlovets peaks.
Our path continues to the mysterious Maliovo pole field, far from the well trodden paths. Here we're gifted with a different view of the north wall of Maliovitsa.
The path meanders past the glittering Malyovi Lakes and gradually descends towards the refuge. We stop for a short rest and a well-deserved cup of tea and head back to the CMS.
And in our hearts remain the memories of unforgettable sunrises and nights under the full moon...
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
TERRAIN DIFFICULTY:
ATTENTION!
Guides in the field, as well as Mountain Talk as an organizer, reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary, including on the fly, in order to ensure your safety!
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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.
MIXED GROUP OF UP TO EIGHT: 180 EUR / participant
Discount for group bookings: 10% off the price
VIP Couple: 300 EUR / participant
VIP Individual tour: 480 EUR
VIP private group - three persons: 300 EUR / participant
VIP private group - four people: 250 EUR / participant
The Price Includes:
The price does NOT include: transportation, food and beverages, personal expenses, anything not listed as included
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