Tour of Ali Botush reserve in Slavyanka mountain
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Code:D00341T
In the Slavyanka Mountains, the Ali boot reserve is located.
Along the ridge of the mountain passes the state border between Bulgaria and Greece, and half of its area is on the territory of Greece. Its highest point is Gotsev Peak (2212m), located on the border line itself.
In autumn, the mountain is particularly beautiful with its yellow colours and dripping hazel, and the colours and photos are amazing.
According to legend, the local warlord Ilia (Ali) used to roam the area of Mount Slavyanka during Turkish times. He was distinguished by great physical strength and courage. Eventually, however, he was captured by the Turks and handed over to the local bey for trial.
The program is a two-day mountain hike and overnight in a lodge.
It is suitable for everyone with good physical fitness, as well as for children over 14 years.
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The remaining amount is payable locally (cash/card) or by bank.
ATTENTION: Discounts are not combined, the largest discount is taken into account.
In the Slavyanka Mountains, the Ali boot reserve is located. Along the ridge of the mountain passes the state border between Bulgaria and Greece, and half of its area is on the territory of Greece. Its highest point is Gotsev Peak (2212m), located on the border line itself. In autumn, the mountain is particularly beautiful with its yellow colours and dripping hazel, and the colours and photos are amazing.
According to legend, the local warlord Ilia (Ali) used to roam the area of Mount Slavyanka during Turkish times. He was distinguished by great physical strength and courage. Eventually, however, he was captured by the Turks and handed over to the local bey for trial. The bey had heard much about Ali's actions and was inclined to show some mercy, which is why he said, "I have no power to give you life. For this I will give you one chance to win your freedom!" They filled the haidutin's boots with boiling tar, put them on him, and let him run free. Ali ran, managed to run to the highest peak of the mountain and there breathed his last. Since then, the mountain has been named Ali Boot in honour of the brave Kaidutin.
Program:
We gather in front of Vasil Levski stadium at 9.00 and leave at 09.30 at the latest.
Our first stop will be in the village of Zlatolist where we will visit the temple of Reverend Stoina
( More about the temple of Reverend Stoina and you can learn in the first comment) https://telegraph.bg/telegraphplus/novini/prepodobna-stojna-lekuva-sys-silata-na-sv.-georgi-v-misteriozno-miasto-kraj-melnik.-siakash-popadash-v-drugo-izmerenie-kazvat-za-cherkvata-v-zlatolist-snimki-378451 We have lunch and then move on to the village of Golešovo. We leave the cars at the center and hike to Slavyanka hut where we will spend the night.
The hut is a former border post, renovated under a European project.
The hike for this day is 7.7km with 438 meters of vertical drop.
After breakfast at the hut, we set off for Maly Tsarev Peak and Gotsev Peak. We have lunch on Gotsev peak and go down through Shabran peak to the village of Golešovo.
The view from Gotsev Peak in clear weather is remarkable and you can see 22 mountains in Bulgaria, Greece and Macedonia.
The hike this day is of medium difficulty, about 20 km with a total vertical drop of 1600 meters and is suitable for people in good physical shape.
It is recommended to bring 3 liters of water and food according to everyone's needs.
Note: The organisers reserve the right to change the programme depending on weather conditions in order to maximise the safety of participants.
You can participate with private transport or use the shared transport departing from Vasil Levski Stadium.
The mountain events we organize are for beginners as well as people with experience but with good physical preparation, children over a certain age can participate if described in the event. Each event has published the distance and approximate vertical drop we will cover on the day. It is intended that there will be a short break every hour.
All vacancies are published on our website in real time. To confirm your participation in the program you need to register on the site and place an order.
The order is equivalent to a contract.
You add the desired event to your cart and complete the order by selecting your desired options.
You can pay the full amount or pay 50% in advance. When paying in advance, please use the promo code "advance".
Possible payment options are by bank or card.
Upon successful completion of your order, you will receive a confirmation email. Once we receive payment, you will receive a confirmation email stating "Your order is confirmed". We will contact you before the event.
Where there is more than one participant for whom you are placing an order, please complete the form with their details from the link you will receive by email.
Money paid will be refunded immediately if the reason the event does not take place is due to travel restrictions, if we do not form a group, or due to significant weather deterioration throughout the region.
Depending on weather conditions at the time of the event, an alternative route may be chosen or the route may be shortened.
The program runs with a minimum of 8 participants.
If a group cannot be formed with the minimum number of participants, the organizer will notify all registrants up to 7 days before the event date.
In the event of cancellation due to unavailability or illness, requested more than 14 days prior to the advertised date, we will provide you with a voucher for another of our events for the value paid.
Documents required:
- Identity card
Organizational fee and guide services - PRICE PER PERSON 175 BGN.
The participation fee offered by Dopamine Team Eu Ltd. is for guiding services with a licensed mountain guide, organization fee and mountain insurance.
If there are other prices advertised they are for information purposes only and are not for the sale of goods and services by us!
Accommodation in Slavyanka hut 30 BGN - to be paid by everyone on site; Food, drinks and other personal expenses; Transport Travel insurance to be taken out for 3 BGN from the link https://bit.ly/3YtUcCn
- Backpack -(About 40-50 liters backpack with rain cover)
- Shoes (Suitable mountain shoes according to weather and season)
- Lighting (Headlamp)
- Clothing depending on weather forecast and season
1. Membrane jacket with hood - wind and waterproof, puffer jacket
2. Quick-drying mountain trousers
3. Hat, gloves, beanie
4. Thermal underwear with long sleeves - merino or synthetic
5. Fleece or sweatshirt
6. Sunglasses
7. Sneakers
8. Spare clothes
9. ID card and cash
WARNING:
During the event, participants must strictly follow the regulations of the drivers, be in good physical health, have no illnesses and injuries that have not been reported to the organizer.
The event will be performed by a mountain guide - Oleg Krumov with registration number T-PD-17-19/27.11.2023.
