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Govedartsi Village - Mechit Hut- Govedartsi Village

 Days 3   Distance 31 km   Ascent 1830 m   Descent 1955 m

This three-day walk explores the Northern-Western part of Rila National Park. The area is strewn with high peaks (over 2500 m) that give it an Alpine appearance. The trail starts and finishes at Govedartsi Village along a wide road and reaches the Hut Mechit (1670m) in the first day. During the second day the walk starts from the Hut Mechit and continues to a saddle on the main Malyovitsa ridge along so called “Royal road” that is an old high-mountain road. From this saddle it is possible to prolong the walk to one of the highest peaks near it: Budachki kamak or Golyam Mechit. However, this depends on the weather conditions and the snow cover at the moment. Mechit Hut is a well-maintained and managed hut. It is located on the edge of a beautiful glade. There is a restaurant. The building is supplied with water and electricity. Near the hut there is a small ski lift and slope, appropriate for children and beginners. The third day is for the returning back to Govedartsi village. This village is a perfect place to extend the walk with several days. It is a cross point of many trails: to Malyovitsa Hut, to Vada Hut, to Zekiritsa peak and to Ovanarsko area. It offers a nice accommodation at small family hoses.

  Self-guided tour*

Days

Starting point 

Finishing point

Highest point

Ascent

Descent

Time

Difficulty

Special equipment

Day 1

Govedartsi Village (1150 m / 3772 ft)

Mechit Hut (1670 m / 5480 ft)

1670 m / 5480 ft

520 m / 1706 ft

NO

2 : 30 H

Easy

NO

Day 2

Mechit Hut (1670 m / 5480 ft)

Mechit Hut (1670 m / 5480 ft)

2380 m / 7808 ft

710 m / 2330 ft

710 m / 2330 ft

4:30 H

Challenging

Snowshoes and crampons

Day 3

Mechit Hut (1670 m / 5480 ft)

Govedartsi Village (1150 m/3772 ft)

1670 m / 5480 ft

NO

520 m / 1706 ft

2:00 H

Easy

NO

Snowshoes and crampons can be rented

  • Accommodation: The huts are cozy and well-maintained. 
  • Transport: 
    • To/from the starting/finishing point: To the starting point/from the finishing point: The town of Samokov and Govedartsi village are connected by buses and trains from the capital city Sofia. 
  • Security: The trail is totally secure. All parts of the trail are marked. The area is served by the mountain rescue teams.  
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The prices start from 99 EUR

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Our self guided packs offer you maximum flexibility and often a flexible choice of departure dates. A self guided holiday epitomises the philosophy of exploring the mountains your way at your pace. 
On all our self guided excursions we’ll provide you with detailed route descriptions, maps and local information so you can plan your own day everyday. We’ll also make hut reservations for you. All you need to do is enjoy your hiking holiday with the comfort of knowing that you have adequate time to explore and comfortably savour the sights and delights of the mountain region.

The Pack Includes

 Detailed Itinerary
 GPS Track of your trail  
 Nights' accommodation in the huts
 Tourist map of the mountain (per post) 
 Hut Contacts
 E-mail assistance
 Phone assistance
 Time tables of local public transport
 Local taxi companies contacts 

The Pack Does Not Include

 Travel to and from Bulgaria
 Organised luggage transport from hut to hut
 Meals
 Drinks
 Personal expenses
 Tour guide – this is a self guided trip
 Local transfers
 Travel insurance

*Self Guided Tour

A note on our self guided adventures

Self guided walking requires individuals to possess problem solving skills, be adaptable and have a keen eye. It is recommended that you are comfortable map reading, referring to route notes and that you have a good sense of direction (or are willing to work on improving this!).  Sometimes route finding, losing your way, finding it again and asking for help is all part of the adventure. If you’ve never been on a self guided trip, after the first couple of days you will get the hang of it as the vast majority of our first time travellers attest. Using directions and maps can be more difficult for solo travellers as often two heads are better than one when it comes to finding your way. There is a certain level of the unknown that comes with self guided trips, however with a methodical approach potential problems will be averted. Lately the GPS devices came to help the tourist. We prepare and send you a file with your trail so you can upload to your device. Though the GPS satellite data is free and works anywhere in the world, still the devices are expensive and not every one can afford it. More often tourists use their mobile phone with an GPS application. Sometimes in the Mountain you won’t always get a signal or proper speed internet connection. That’s where offline hiking apps come in handy. After uploading the digital trail, you can use it whenever and wherever you need it. The freedom of a self guided trip is something that, once experienced, is sought time and time again.
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