2822m
summit
summit
Bulgaria's mountains — guided.
Programs
There is an option for individual programs that are not listed on the web page.
2516m
summit
summit
Pirin
Gazey and Dzhangal
2761m
summit
summit
2693m
summit
summit
2729m
summit
summit
2908m
summit
summit
2925m
summit
summit
2729m
summit
summit
Skills before summits
Courses and training.
Short courses for hikers who want to move into the mountains with more confidence — taught by the same guides who lead our routes.
Before you go
Useful advice & mountain safety.
A few habits that will make your trips safer, whatever the mountain or the season.
Check the forecast, then check it again
The weather in the Bulgarian mountains changes quickly. Check the weather conditions and the forecast several times before you set out for the mountain.
Tell someone your plan
Share your route and expected return time with someone who is not joining the trip. Tell them the exact route you intend to take.
Pack for the mountain, not the forecast
In the mountains the weather can change very quickly, even in summer. A jacket that protects against wind and rain is never superfluous and takes up little space in your backpack. A hat and gloves are also recommended.
Always set out with a fully charged phone, and carry a power bank too. A headlamp can also be very useful if you are delayed on the route and darkness falls, as can spare batteries for it.
Always carry enough water and light, energy-rich food with you.
Choose your route carefully
The route you intend to take must be carefully chosen to match your physical and technical abilities, as well as those of the people you are with. The route must also suit the weather conditions in the mountains.
Never do anything at all costs. Mistakes in the mountains are usually expensive, and nobody should have to pay that price.
Remember that the mountain is not going anywhere. It will be there tomorrow, next week, in a month, and even in a year.
Leave no trace
Do not pollute the mountain! Take your rubbish back with you, just as you brought it.
Do not disturb the wild animals – you are in their home, not they in yours!
Treat the mountain with respect, regard and humility. We must keep nature as it was before us, so that we preserve it for future generations.
Who we are
Who we are, and our philosophy on the mountain and guiding
We are professional mountain and ski guides, raised in the heart of the Rila mountains — at 1,600 metres above sea level. From an early age, the mountain has been our home, our school, and our way of life.
We were raised in the spirit of true mountaineering ethics and culture, passed down by the older generation of Bulgarian alpinists and hikers. From them we inherited not only a love of the mountains, but also invaluable knowledge, skills and experience, which we now apply and pass on to the people who trust us.
For us, safety always comes first. As guides, we carry responsibility for every group and every participant, so we approach our work professionally, carefully, and with respect for the mountain and its conditions.
We believe that a good mountain experience isn't only about reaching the summit, but also the knowledge, confidence and memories that stay with you afterwards. That's why we aim to share as much of our experience as possible — from mountain technique and safe movement to understanding and respecting nature.
We value a personal approach and individual attention for every participant. That's exactly why we organise small, well-structured groups, where everyone gets the attention, support, and room to progress at their own pace. A mountain guide's job isn't just to take you from point A to point B — it's to teach you as much as possible along the way.
When we organise larger groups, we work with additional guides who share the same values, professional standards, and love for the mountains.
Our mission is simple — to show you the beauty of the mountains in a safe, professional, and inspiring way, turning every adventure into an unforgettable experience.
Mihail Chachanovski
Mountain & Ski Guide
Partners
X-Club
Adventure tourism company since 2001: teambuilding, rafting, canyoning, kayaking, climbing and more.
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Rafting.BG
Rafting and kayaking on the Struma and Iskar rivers, plus canyoning, trekking and teambuilding. Part of X-Club.
Visit website →Scenes from the trail
Rila7 photos from the trail →
Pirin12 photos from the trail →
Stara Planina6 photos from the trail →
Vitosha7 photos from the trail →
Rhodope16 photos from the trail →
Straight from the trail
Rila, in seven frames.
Looking into the cirque above the twin lakes, plus scenes from a late-spring crossing — snow still holding in the couloirs while crocuses bloom lower down.
Straight from the trail
Pirin, in twenty frames.
Shot on our July Vihren-to-Kamenitsa route and on the Gazey and Dzhangal crossing — sunrise on the ridge, the lake camp at dusk, the summit sign at 2822 m, and the golden cross on Gazey at 2761 m.
Straight from the trail
Vitosha.
From the summer plateau above Sofia to a night under the Milky Way — the city glittering far below the ridge.
Straight from the trail
Rhodope, in sixteen frames.
Forests, a hidden waterfall, and a slot canyon carved into the rock — from a late-summer walk through the Rhodope's quieter trails and villages.
Straight from the trail
Stara Planina, in six frames.
Sunrise over the long ridge, a shaded forest pool, open summer meadows, and a shepherd's hut lost in the fog — a cross-section of the Balkan range's own quiet character.
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