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In the heart of the Balkans, experience ski touring in Bulgaria
A Hut To hut adventure in the Pirin mountain range.
season runs from 1.01 to 31.04
7 days – 6 nights
Comfortable family guest house accommodation for the first night
and then various warm mountain huts
2 guides – max 8 pers.
from 1 400 chf p/p
Vihren peak
Todorka peak
Tewnoezero hut
Pirin powder turn
Polezhan peak
Vihren hut
Long ridge
Pirin Powder
Vihren hut dining room
Muratov peak Vihren valley
View from todorka
On the ridge to Todorka peak
Skiing down from Polezhan peak
guesthouse at Bansko
double room at the guesthouse in Bansko
Dinning room at the guesthouse
Virgin lines in the Pirin
Beautifull Bulgaria
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In the heart of the Balkans, the Pirin mountain range stands proud on Bulgarian soil, in a region neighbouring the Macedonian and greek borders. This mountainous area offers numerous summits in between 2500m and 2900m and lots of lakes. The mountains give us the opportunity to rediscover ourselves, to constantly learn and adapt to the environment, looking for new solutions in the ever changing conditions. We offer you a wide range of possibilities and ideas that will make each experience out there unforgettable and will enrich your knowledge of this exciting world, bringing you the highest levels of satisfaction. High peaks snow covered ridges, paths disappearing into the unknown, unfamiliar and new culture and many new friends…
This is a a fantastic Hut to hut adventure, remaining high in the mountains for a few days without returning down to the valley.
Day 1
Arrival in Sofia, we await you on a flight arriving between 12am and 3pm and transfer you to Bansko 160km – 2,5 hours.
Dinner and accommodation in a family guest house
Day 2
Transfer to Bansko ski area – 10km. Climbing Todorka peak 2746m. Ski down to Vihren hut 1970m.
Dinner and night in the hut.
Day 3
Breakfast. Climbing Vihren peak 2914m, the highest peak in the Pirin mountains. Descent back to the hut.
Dinner and overnight in Vihren hut
Day 4
Breakfast. Climbing Tipic peak 2645m and ski to Demyanitza hut 1900m.
Dinner and accommodation there
Day 5
Breakfast. Climbing to Tevno ezero hut 2500m. You will leave your unnesessary luggage there and climb one of the peaks around us, depending on the snow conditions.
Dinner and night in the hut.
Day 6
Breakfast. Starting from the hut to hike to Polezhan peak 2851m. ski down to the bottom of Dobrinishte ski area.
Dinner and night in a hut.
Day 7
Breakfast. A short ski back to the transport.
Transfer to Sofia – about 3 hours
Departure
Includes
- One local certified ski touring guide and one WSA Swiss ski touring guide
- Airport transfers
- All land transfers for trip
- 1 night in family guest house in Bankso
- 5 nights in various mountain huts
- Half board
Does not include
- International flight to Sofia
- Alcohol, soft drinks, snacks and lunches
- Ski pass where needed
- Museum taxes and tips
- Insurances
- Ski / Snowboard touring gear
- Safety gear
- Anything that’s not in the includes section.
Accomodation – rating Comfort / Roots
On your first night you will be staying in a comfortable family run guest house in the center of Bankso, on the pedestrian street. Based on double/triple occupancy and rated comfort.
Single 20chf extra/night/person. There is a big dining room at the base level with a kitchen. There is also a ski room next to the dining room.
The remaining five nights will be spent in various montain huts. Based on dormatory style accomodation. Rating roots.
Food is simple and plentiful, traditional bulgarian cuisine.
Access
International flight to Sofia
We pick you up at the airport in between 12am and 3pm
Airport transfers, by private shuttle to your guest house in Bankso, lasts around 2,5h.
Insurances
- leisure sports activities
- worldwide repatriation
- helicopter mountain rescue with no geographical or altitude limits
- accident
- Illness
- cancellations
- and whatever you feel necessary
Guides
One local certified ski touring guide and one WSA Swiss certified ski touring guide. For 6 full days.
Safety tips / Health
This is a ski touring package, you need to be able to ski powder and unprepared snow comfortably. A good physical health is needed.
No need to worry about Altitude sickness, you have plenty of time to adapt and we will make sure to not move up to fast on your first riding day.
Please mention any health conditions, any allergies or serious medicationyou may be taking when you book with us.
Avalanche Risks and safety
Avalanche danger in mountains is always present.
WSA has years of experience at recognizing areas and snow conditions that are a high avalanche hazard, to avoid them.
We will make sure on the first day that everyone has the adequate gear and knows how to use it. We will provide you with a tutorial on this topic. Thought you must accept all the risks that come with skiing remote and uncontrolled areas.
The correct mountain attitude is of essence.
Ski/Snowboard touring Gear
We advise you to use suitable gear :
- Skis : wide powder skis minimum 100mm width, mounted with touring bindings, adjustable poles, skins and ski crampons.
- Snowboard : split board with compatible bindings, telescopic poles, skins and adapted crampons or a normal board with snow shoes.
We can help you prepare your complete gear list, just contact WSA.
Mountain touring equipement
First aid box (with: Compeed plasters for rubbing, sports tape etc) safety blanket
Thin gloves and thicker gloves
Two hats
Thermo underwear and socks
Helmet and goggles
Sunglasses and high factor sunscreen
Thin fleece jacket
Thin down jacket for cold days and rest breaks on the summits
Shell pants and jacket (wind and waterproof)
Small thermos , a water bottle
Avalanche safety gear
- The compulsory trio : shovel, probe and transceiver
- ABS bag, not compulsory but advised
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