Vihren Peak (2914m.) - Climbing via Alpine Knife-edge Ridge
Climbing Mount Vihren (2914m) - the third highest in the Balkans - after Mount Musala (2925) in Rila Mountain and after Mount Mitikas (2917m) in Olympus Mountain. Ascent of Vihren peak (2914m) along the attractive and difficult alpine Dzhamdjiev edge. The route is a real challenge for experienced hikers and mountaineers. Visiting two of the three National Parks of Bulgaria - the Rila Mountains National Park and the Pirin Mountains National Park. Visit to the Rila Monastery, founded in the 10th century (UNESCO), a real pearl of the world cultural heritage.
Visit to the museums of the Rila Monastery - Church History Museum (a branch of the National History Museum of Bulgaria), The Icon Gallery, Hrelov Tower, Museum "Economy of the Monastery". Exploring the old town in Bansko, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church(1835). The traditional Bulgarian cuisine, combined with the mineral springs of the valley, located at the foot of the Pirin National Park, complete the new unforgettable experiences.
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Vihren Peak (2914m.) - Climbing via Alpine Knife-edge Ridge
Pickup included
What's included in Vihren Peak (2914m.) - Climbing via Alpine Knife-edge Ridge
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Ascent of Vihren peak (2914m) along the attractive and difficult alpine Dzhamdjiev edge. The route is a real challenge for experienced hikers and mountaineers. Visiting two of the three National Parks of Bulgaria - the Rila Mountains National Park and the Pirin Mountains National Park. Visit to the Rila Monastery founded in the 10th century (UNESCO), a real pearl of the world cultural heritage. Visit to the museum of the Rila Monastery, a branch of the National History Museum of Bulgaria. Exploring the old town in Bansko. The traditional Bulgarian cuisine, combined with the mineral springs of the valley, located at the foot of the Pirin National Park, complete the new unforgettable experiences.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Helmet, seat, carabine, and general alpine equipment required for the group
- Overnight stay in a SPA Hotel with hot mineral water.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Lunch near the Rila Monastery in a typical restaurant located on the river bank on the first day. Price - about 35 euros per personл
- Dinner at a Local Restaurant in the Old Town of Bansko. Price - about 35 euros per person
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
We'll be at the pickup point at 7:20 AM (20 minutes after the meeting point).
Meeting / End Points
- "Knyaz Alexander I", square in Sofia is located at a 5-minute walking distance from the "Serdika" metro station, 150 meters from the buildings of the Council of Ministers, and of the President of the Republic - right in front of the National Art Gallery
