Olympus, Vihren, Musala and the Aegean Sea – Mountain and sea in the Balkans
Alpine peaks, airy ridges and the blue Aegean Sea. We will walk the legendary trails of Olympus, the mountain of the gods, and the proud peaks of Bulgaria (Vihren, Musala), then treat ourselves to the sun and waters of the Aegean Sea.
📍 Greece · Bulgaria
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Late autumn brings a special charm to the Balkan mountains: clear air, intense colours and ridges that seem to touch the sky. We will tread the legendary trails of Olympus, the mountain of the gods, and the proud peaks of Bulgaria, before letting ourselves be pampered by the gentle sun and the blue waters of the Aegean Sea.…
From a technical standpoint, this adventure brings together three great alpine ascents: Musala (2,925 m) and Vihren (2,914 m) in Bulgaria, plus Mytikas (2,918 m), the highest peak in Greece. We will traverse routes with significant elevation gain, exposed passages and spectacular airy ridges, such as…
Itinerar
Day 1
03:00/05:00 : We start our adventure and head south, crossing the border…
Day 2 — Musala (2,925 m) – the roof of the Balkans
We begin the ascent early toward the highest peak in the Balkan Peninsula – Musala. The trail starts in the Yastrebets area and takes us through spectacular alpine landscapes: glacial lakes, sharp rocks, and steep ridges. The summit offers us a panorama…
Day 3 — From the mountains to the sea - we arrive in Greece
After breakfast, we leave Borovets and set off for Greece, with our destination being Leptokarya, a quiet resort on the Aegean Sea. In the afternoon we check in at a campsite located near the beach. We end the day with a walk on the beach and a traditional Greek dinner, at…
Day 4 — In the footsteps of the gods – ascent of Mytikas (2,918 m)
After an early breakfast, we drive up to Prionia, the starting point towards the highest peak in Greece – Mytikas, in the legendary massif of Olympus. The route leads us through shady forests and alpine landscapes up to the Spilios Agapitos Refuge…
Day 5 — Descent and relaxation at the Aegean Sea
In the morning we descend from Olympus and return to Leptokarya, where well-deserved rest awaits us. We enjoy the beach, a swim in the sea, delicious food, and the relaxing atmosphere of the Greek coast. It is the perfect moment to recharge our batteries after…
Day 6 — Back in Bulgaria - towards the Pirin Mountains
After a coffee enjoyed by the seaside, we leave Greece and head back to the mountains. The route takes us through picturesque landscapes toward Bansko, the famous mountain resort in the Pirin Mountains. We check in and prepare for the final climb of this adventure.
Day 7 — Vihren Peak (2,914 m) and, optionally, the Koncheto Ridge
Today Vihren Peak awaits us, the second highest in Bulgaria, a spectacular mountain in the Pirin massif. We set off early and climb the classic route, which combines alpine pastures, steep switchbacks and impressive cliffs. From the summit, the view is…
Day 8 — The journey home and the close of the adventure
We wake up with the feeling of a fulfilled experience and set off for Romania, filled with still-fresh moments from this adventure: the conquered peaks, the dreamlike landscapes, the Aegean Sea, the local cuisines and, above all, the people alongside whom we…
Ce spun participanții
“Organizare impecabilă și ghizi care chiar știu muntele. M-am simțit în siguranță tot timpul.”
Creasta Făgăraș
“Am învățat enorm într-un weekend. Recomand oricui vrea să intre serios în schi de tură.”
Curs schi de tură
“O experiență de neuitat. Totul a fost gândit până la detaliu, de la logistică la siguranță.”
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