Bulgaria, Transbalkan Trek Charity Challenge

This is one of our outline challenge itineraries. If you are interested in running this as a fundraising event, please contact us for more information. If you are looking to take part in a charity challenge please see upcoming events.

This stunning challenge combines trekking in the two most exciting Natural Reserves in the Balkan Mountains Kozyata Stena and Severen Dzhendem, as well as a visit to Troyan Monastery. We climb Mt. Botev - the highest peak of the Balkan Mountains (2,376m) and enjoy the imposing view of the low-lying mountain of Sredna Gora and the fertile Thracian Valley. After descending the extremely steep southern slope of the Balkan ("Tarzan's walkway") we visit the little town of Kalofer before transferring to the historical city of Plovdiv to celebrate our achievements with a traditional folklore evening. Plovdiv was a place of major demonstrations of the democratic forces in the country when communism ended on November 10, 1989. Some people refer to the city as "the blue (democratic) capital of Bulgaria”.

Typical Itinerary Summary
Day-Description-Accommodation
Day 1: Depart London for Sofia. On arrival transfer to the Beklemeto Pass. Mountain Hut
Day 2: Trekking 5-7 hours from the Beklemeto Pass to the Dermenka Hut (1,504m). Mountain Hut
Day 3: Trekking 4-6 hours from the Dermenka Hut – Apriltsi – Pleven Hut (1,390m). Mountain Hut
Day 4: Trekking 6-8 hours from Pleven Hut – Botev Peak (2,376m) – Rai Hut (1,560m). Mountain Hut
Day 5: Trekking 3-4 hours to the town of Kalofer and transferring by coach onto Plovdiv for the Celebration ‘Folklore’ Gala Evening. Hotel
Day 6: Transfer to Sofia for onward flight to London

Participants 30 Max

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