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Want to escape and forget the everyday? On the program of these 3/4 or 5-day mini-workshops: mountain walks in Vitosha, yoga classes, food-and-culture-tours of Sofia
The program of these city-trips can be tailored to the desires and physical fitness levels of the participants. There are many different hiking trails throughout Vitosha, some are relatively easy, while others require good physical fitness. You will, however, always be accompanied by a sports coach/guide.
These 3/4 or 5-day workshops include excursions (between 3 and 5 hours) in Vitosha, as well as yoga classes, cultural and gastronomical tours of Sofia.
Vitosha is a mountain massif, on the outskirts of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Vitosha is one of the symbols of Sofia and the closest site for hiking, alpinism and skiing. The territory of the mountain includes Vitosha nature park that encompasses the best known and most frequently visited parts. Vitosha is the oldest nature park in the Balkans. The mountain emerged as a result of volcanic activity and has been subsequently shaped by the slow folding of the granite rock layers and a series of gradual uplifts of the area. This is the highest point of the mountain at 2290 m and is one of 10 peaks in Vitosha that reach over 2000 m in height.
Next workshop: from Friday October 8 to Monday October 11.
There are two options: stay at the Intercontinental Hotel (5*) or staying in an AirB'nb
Option #1:
• Stay (3 nights) at the Intercontinental Hotel (5*)
• 3 breakfasts
• Hiking in Vitosha
• Yoga classes
• All transport between Sofia and Vitosha
• Price: 489 euros
Option #2:
• Stay at an Airbnb (at your charge, between 30 and 50 euros per apartment/night)
• Hiking in Vitosha
• Yoga classes
• All transport between Sofia and Vitosha
• Price: 259 euros
The price does not include:
• Airline ticket (between 50 and 100 euros with Ryanair)
• Meals and drinks
• Entrance fees for museums and monuments
• Additional services
• Personal expenses and tips
• Insurance for your trip abroad
Program
The basis of the program remains the same but each stay can be adapted or modified depending on the desires/needs or levels of each group. The program can be spread over 3, 4 or 5 days.
08.00: breakfast
09.00: hiking in Vitosha
15.00: visit to Sofia
18.00: yoga class
20.00: dinner
09.00 Hiking in Vitosha
09.00
Hiking in Vitosha. There are dozens of hiking trails, some are easy while others are definitely more demanding. You will, however, always be accompanied by a sports coach/guide.
15.00 Exploring Sofia
15.00
Exploring Sofia (St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Saint Sofia Church, the National Theater, St George Rotunda from the IV century, the emblematic buildings and sites of the communist time,...)
18.00 Yoga class
18.00
Outdoor yoga class, if weather permits… if not, it will take place indoors. The level is adapted to each group.
20.00 Dinner
20.00
Sofia is flooded with vegetarian and vegan restaurants! Incredible places that serve divine food!
Randonnées
Un guide est nécessaire pour certaines excursions.
Myths and legends
Route: Pamporovo Tourist Center, passes through Studenetz area, Murgavetz peak, Yazovira Adventure Park.
Randonnée • Facile • 3 heures
The sound of the Orpheus lyre
Route: Pamporovo Tourist Center - Studenetz area - Snezhanka peak - Orpheus rocks - Yazovira Adventure Park.
Randonnée • Intermédiaire • 5 heures
Smolyan lakes
Route: Pamporovo Тourist Center - Studenetz area - Snezhanka Peak - Kriva Ryaka - Smolyan Lakes - Yazovira Adventure Park.
Randonnée • Difficile • 7 heures
Canyon of the Water falls
Route: Pamporovo Tourist Center - Smolyan - Eco trail “Canyon of the waterfalls” - Pamporovo Tourist Center.
Randonnée • Intermédiaire • 7 heures
Randonnées
Un guide est nécessaire pour certaines excursions.
Myths and legends
Route: Pamporovo Tourist Center, passes through Studenetz area, Murgavetz peak, Yazovira Adventure Park.
Randonnée • Facile • 3 heures
The sound of the Orpheus lyre
Route: Pamporovo Tourist Center - Studenetz area - Snezhanka peak - Orpheus rocks - Yazovira Adventure Park.
Randonnée • Intermédiaire • 5 heures
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