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We offer winter ascent of Malyovitsa Peak by the Northeast ridge and a subsequent descent by the winter trail to lake Elenka. Malyovitsa is a peak in the northwestern part of the Rila Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria. It is 2729 m high and is one of the most popular tourist regions in the mountain.
Photo from the climb Elenino lake - Malyovitsa peak
Prices
Per person for minimum 3 clients - 100 €90 €The group is maximum 3 people
The Price Includes
- Professional mountain guide;
- The necessary technical gear for securing the climb.
The Price Does Not Include
- Food;
- Mountain health insurance;
- Stay in hotel / hut;
- Transport;
- Personal equipment such as harness, ice axe, helmet and carabiners.
Itinerary
The group will gather at Malyovitsa hotel at 6 a.m. or in Malyovitsa hut at 7 a.m. By your preference you can spend the night at either of both places.From the hut starts a comparatively easy path going up to First and Second Terrace, then continuing to Elenino Lake. Shortly after the lake, under the slopes of Orleto we will put on the crampons, harnesses, helmets and will tie to the rope. From here our way goes up to peak Orleto and then continues by the South slopes of peak Malyovitsa. Following a winding line through the rocks will reach our goal - the Northeast ridge of the peak. From here on we will keep close to the sharp edge and thus we will reach first the subpeak and then the main peak itself.
We will descent by the winter tourist path. If people in the group are well prepared and the snow conditions allow it, we will reach Malyovitsa hut in the early afternoon.
In the beginning of the Northeast Ridge
Experience
- Very good physical training;- Previous mountaineering experience, including easy rock climbing and traverses;
- Experience using crampons on icy slopes.
Personal Equipment
- Crampons;- Ice Axe;
- Winter Mountaineering Shoes;
- Proper Hat;
- Woolen Gloves– 2 pairs (one pair can be polartech or windstopper).
- Gore-Tex Gloves;
- Gore-Tex / Softshell Jacket;
- Polartech Jacket;
- Thermal Underwear;
- Gore-Tex Trousers;
- Gaiters;
- Climbing Backpack up to 45 l;
- Helmet;
- Headlamp;
- Sun Glasses;
- Climbing Harness;
- Locking Carabiner;
- Snowshoes (only if all people in the group have such);
- Walking Poles.
Just before Malyovitsa Peak
Recommendations
Climbing Malyovitsa Peak by the Northeast ridge is recommended as a first step in gaining the necessary experience for participating in the other winter programs, offered by Vertical World Bulgaria, and is an excellent opportunity for testing one’s abilities and personal equipment in the beginning of the active winter season.
Along the ridge
