Climb to Musala Summit (2925m)
An unforgettable trip to the highest summit on the Balkan Peninsula.
• Take the trek to the rooftop of the Balkan Peninsula
• Admire one of the most beautiful alpine landscapes in Bulgaria
• Be fascinated by fantastic panoramas and superb natural views
Price (for self-guided tour): 200 Euro/car (group of 1-4 persons); 250 Euro/bus (group of 5-8 persons)
What’s included: Transfer from Sofia to Borovets resort and back; English-speaking guide (for the guided hiking option); Detailed route notes in English and maps (for the self-guided hiking option; 1 set of route notes and 1 map per vehicle)
What’s not included: Food and beverages, personal expenses, Gondola lift tickets (approx. 10 euro per person), gratuities.
Best period: mid-June – mid-September (possible until mid-November and also in May – contact us for details on weather conditions and lift working time)
What do I need to bring?
Comfortable hiking shoes. Warm clothes (at least one jacket even in the summertime). Drinks, food.
Food: basic food is required inside the two huts we will pass by; however, due to time restrictions, you’d better plan for a sandwich, prepared at home (time permitting you cans top for a tea in the huts).
Hiking time: hiking time only is mentioned on each day (not including stops for pictures, picnics, breaks etc.!); these are based on an average hiker’s speed of 4-5km/hr on flat terrain, additional 30min for each 300m elevation gain, and a backpack weighing not more than 10-15% of your body weight. Still this varies a lot on the terrain, the group size and the hiking experience of each client within the group.
Meeting point: the parking lot behind the majestic Alexander Nevski Cathedral in central Sofia.
Drop off: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Duration 12 h / Physical difficulty level Moderate
Total transfer time:3,30-4hrsWalking time: 5-6 hrs (hiking time only; few steep parts; good physical condition is needed)
Climb to Mt. Musala from Yastrebets Peak and then walk back. (5hrs hiking time only; 13km; +750m; -750m). N.B. Harder options also possible for advanced hikers.
After an early transfer to the Borovets Resort, we take the cable car to the Yastrebets summit, from where we follow a path through the Musala Hut and the Ledeno Ezero (“The Icy Lake”) mountain refuge to the Musala summit. Along the way, we enjoy magnificent views over surrounding outcrops and peaks, deep valleys, and pristine glacier lakes. But the best vistas are waiting for you on the top, where we celebrate with a cup of fragrant herbal tea. From here you can enjoy the summits of all major mountain ranges in Bulgaria – Balkan, Sredna Gora, Vitosha, Rhodopes, Pirin and of course – Rila.
