Ascending Mount Todorka, Pirin Mountains

Bansko Ski Touring & Freeride

€120.00 – €680.00

Please find different options for 1-day ski touring trips near Bansko below.

The best season for ski touring trips in Bulgaria is between February and April-May, depending on the conditions during the current year. We offer trips to Rila and Pirin Mountains which have the most suitable terrain for ski touring/ski mountaineering in the country. Further below you’ll find a sample program for a week-long ski trip in these mountain ranges.

For smaller (<8) groups you see the GROUP TOTAL tour cost, NOT price PER PERSON

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Description

Bansko Ski Touring & Freeride

Highlights

Price includes

Highlights

Price includes

Itinerary

Option 1: Bansko & Todorka

Bansko

Off-piste in Bansko ski area. There are numerous options for off-piste skiing near the ski zone of Bansko, located in the Pirin Mountains, both for beginners and more advanced skiers. In suitable snow conditions there is easy access from some of the lifts to the steep and large coniferous forests, as well as to some of the gulleys of the west slopes of Todorka.

Todorka

Next, a 1h of bootpacking with the skis on your back would provide other interesting options to ski down the east and the west slopes of the top of Todorka Peak above the ski area and to have a stroll through the valleys on the sides of the resort or to put your skis on and further aim some less visited area. Another option on the side of the resort is touring the peak of Cherna Mogila. Although easy to access, many of these routes are risky in certain conditions, so proper judgement is essential.

Day 1

Itinerary

Option 2: Bezbog area

Bezbog

Ski touring in Bezbog area. The old but gold chair lift of Bezbog provides a high start for any ski tour – the top station is located at 2240m. There are a couple of peaks to climb (Bezbog Peak, Polezan Peak, Disilitsa), as well as options to ski down slopes, suitable for intermediate or advanced skiers. The forests of Bezbog are accessible by the lift and in good conditions are a lot of fun. The bottom lift station is around а 45 min drive from Bansko.

Day 2

Itinerary

Option 3: Vihren Valley

Vihren

Ski touring the valley of Vihren. That is the valley located southeast from the highest peak of Pirin and from the jagged Marble Ridge. The most obvious objective is the peak of Vihren itself, although it requires good endurance. A great and safe alternative to climb is the peak of Hvoynati. 1000 m of ascent from the starting point and a good choice of moderate lines to descent. Other options include the peaks of Muratov, Malka Todorka and Donchovi Karauli. The start point of the route is the ski zone of Bansko.

Bansko

The start point of the route is the ski zone of Bansko.

Day 3

Itinerary

Option 4: Dautov area

Dautov area

Ski touring the area of Dautov Peak. This is a less visited area which offers us a straightforward ascent and descent through various terrain and landscapes –large broadleaf and coniferous forests and wide open slopes higher up. It’s around 30 min drive from Bansko.

Day 4

Itinerary

Option 5: Yavorov Hut

Yavorov Hut

Ski touring in Yavorov Hut area. This is a good option for a day trip in unfavourable weather conditions. The hut itself is located at 1740 m above sea level, but the starting point (Betolovoto area) is relatively low – at around 1200. Although the snow is usually not a problem, reaching the highest parts of the mountain would be more demanding with such a low start. Still Yavorov offers some excellent tree skiing, a nice hut for a cup of hot tea on the way and options to climb further above the tree line and even reach the main ridge of the mountain. It’s around 20 min drive from Bansko.

Itinerary

Option 6: Semkovo

Semkovo in Rila

Ski touring in Semkovo area in the Rila Mountains. The small and tranquil ski area of Semkovo reminds me of the old times of Communism and is in a huge contrast to the bustling Bansko area. It provides access to the main ridge of the Rila Mountains, with mostly mild terrain and some beautiful coniferous forests. It’s around 1h drive from Bansko.

Equipment Needed

touring skis

ski touring bindings with ski/walk mode and brakes or straps

climbing skins

ski crampons

poles

AT ski boots – with rubber sole and ski/walk mode

beacon

shovel

probe

Rucksack 35-45l

water and wind-proof trousers and jacket with hood

2 pairs of gloves – small ones for touring and ski gloves

sun glasses

sun block

sun hat

warm hat

ski goggles

travel liner for the huts

water bottle or flask (1l)

snacks, personal first aid kit

It is possible to rent all of the above from Sofia, please contact us.

Contact Us

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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