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04/07/2025 – 06/07/2025

Mountain Getaway to Borovets, Bulgaria

A three-day trip to Borovets, Bulgaria, with a cable car ride up and a hike to the summit of Yastrebets at 2550m.

Cable car ascent Hike to the Yastrebets summit (2550m) Stroll around the ski resort

Location

Borovets, Rila Mountains, Bulgaria

Distance

10 km

Elevation gain

400 m

Leader

Αναστασία Παπαδοπούλου

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Departure from Giannitsa and arrival in Borovets
Check-in and an evening stroll around the resort

Day 2

Cable car ascent to 2100m
Hike to the Yastrebets summit at 2550m
Group photos and descent

Day 3

Free time at the resort
Return to Giannitsa

What to bring

25L backpack
Trekking poles
Waterproof jacket
Passport / ID card
European Health Insurance Card

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