Cycling in Bulgaria -
Rhodope
Mountains
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The
Rhodopes are a large mountain mass spread in the Southeast of Bulgaria.
Virgin pine forests, many rivers and extraordinary rock figures are
characteristic
of this mountain. Our itinerary passes trough several middle-height
peaks,
a number of unique natural phenomena, small cozy villages, old roman
roads
and cultural
monuments.
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CYCLING IN THE RHODOPES
Cycling Program - 8 days
Requirements
The tourists will bike along asphalt-covered roads. A lot of the stages
go through coniferous forests at a height less than 1800m. Tourists
should
be able to bike for 4 to 5 hours a day (max 90km along asphalt roads).
Route
Day 1: Sofia to Plovdiv (150 km/93
miles):
A flight to Sofia. A transporter van will take you from Sofia Airport
to the town of Plovdiv (166 m/544 ft). Overnight at Leipzig hotel (3
stars).
Day 2: Plovdiv to Velingrad (90 km/56 miles):
You are biking along a level asphalt-covered road to the village of
Varvara for 55 km/34 miles. After climbing along an asphalt-covered
road
you arrive at the Velingrad town (760 m/2492 ft). The town is famous
for
his warm springs and the artificial lake "Kleptuza" which is situated
among
beautiful nature. You spend the night at private lodgings.
Day 3: Velingrad to Dospat (70 km/43 miles):
On the way to Sarnitsa (1200 m/3935 ft) you overcome a height of 1500m.
The next 20 km/12 miles you bike along an asphalt road round the Dospat
dam-lake to the town of Dospat (1200 m/3935 ft). Overnight at a private
hotel.
Day 4: Dospat to Trigrad (53 km/33 miles):
The next stage (25 km/15 miles) between Dospat and the village of
Teshel
(700 m/2295 ft) is along an asphalt road. Cycling to the cave
"Yagodinska"
(1100 m/3607 ft), a tour of the cave and back to the village of Teshel
(16 km/10 miles). On the way to the Trigrad village (1200 m/3935 ft)
you
cycle through the most majestic gorge in Bulgaria - the "Trigrad gorge"
(12 km/7 miles). Near the village you visit an interesting nature
phenomenon
- the cave "Devil Throat". Overnight at private hotel.
Day 5: Trigrad to Devin (40 km/25 miles):
In the morning you are cycling back to the village of Teshel. The
natural
reserve "Kotlinite" in the valley of Mugla river (the road is a
cart-track)
is to be visited. You will spend the night at a private hotel in the
town
of Devin (700 m/2295 ft).
Day 6: Devin to Pamporovo (40 km/25 miles):
The day begins with sightseeing of the architectural museum-village
Shiroka Luka. After 13 km/8 miles of biking you reach the world-famous
winter resort of Pamporovo (1450 m/4755 ft). The volunteers can visit
the
Snezhanka peak (1926 m/6315 ft). There is a TV tower with a nice cafe
at
the top. Overnight at private hotel.
Day 7: Pamporovo to Plovdiv (90 km/56 miles):
You cycle downward to the town of Plovdiv. On the way you can visit
the Bachkovo Monastery which is the second biggest and important one in
Bulgaria. In Plovdiv you will visit the old part (18th-19th century) of
the town and the antique theatre (2nd century). Overnight at Leipzig
hotel.
Day 8: Plovdiv to Sofia (150 km/93 miles):
The tourists travel by van to Sofia Airport. Flight back home.
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Optimal season: May till October
Group size: min 1; max 15
REMARKS
Normally our company ensures:
- full board;
- Accompanying of the group by a foreign
language
speaking guide from Sofia to Sofia;
- Transfer - from Sofia to Sofia;
- Accompanying car during the tour;
- Overnight as mentioned in the program -
hotels, private lodgings (2-bed
rooms).
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Lucky Tours Co.
PO Box 7, 4023 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Tel: +359 32 649-785
FAX: +359 32 650-270
E-mail: AGeorgiev@gmx.de
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