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The Foal and the Marble Ridge

  • Two days of hiking with amazing panoramas on the way and overnight stay in a high-altitude mountain hut.
  • Ascent of Mount Vihren, the third highest peak on the Balkans and the highest in Pirin.
  • We’ll cross the whole Marble Ridge, including the famous Foal.
  • We’ll explore the landscapes of Pirin National Park.
Itinerary

Day 1

6 hours, +1000/-1000 m

Bansko

You’ll meet your guide in Bansko early in the morning on this day.

Vihren Hut

25 min ride will take you up to Vihren Hut at 1950 m – the starting point of the trek.

Mount Vihren

Ascent of Mount Vihren – 6 hours, +1000/-1000 m. Accommodation in Vihren Hut.
Itinerary

Day 2

8-9 hours total, +1200/-1400m.8-9 hours total, +1200/-1400m. It is possible to spend the night in the hut or to descend for another 2 hours down to the paved road and take a ride back to Bansko – additional -500 m descent.

Mount Kutelo

Early morning start and walk along Mount Kutelo (2908 m).

The Foal

Walk to the Floal.
Wild Chamois goats in Pirin

Marble Ridge

А walk further along to the Marble Ridge.

Yavorov Hut

Descent to Yavorov Hut at 1740 m.

Equipment Needed

hiking boots
rucksack (35-45 l)
trekking poles
waterproof and windproof jacket
rain cover
sun hat
sun lotion
sunglasses
warm hat and gloves
water bottle (1,5 litres)
travel liner (optional)
torch
personal first aid kit

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Contact us if you have any additional questions. If you would like to purchase this tour package for 1 or 8+ people, please speak to us or fill out our form and we wll prepare a custom quote for you.

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