ABOUT STARA PLANINA
Stara Planina
(Old Mountain) is located in east Serbia and spreads all across Bulgaria.
It is a spacious area where man's influence is hardly noticeable. Basic
mountain characteristics are: rich configuration of the terrain with the
shapes of the relief of stunningly aesthetic value, rich and dynamic
hydrograph with clear and cold water, diverse and lush vegetation of
outstanding biological value and scenic beauty, landscape rich in colors.
The area has a typical sub - Alpine climate with a considerable number of
sunny days, heavy snowfall...
The main activity of local people is cattle breeding and cheese making. A
huge area of this mountain is covered with meadows what represents an
ideal terrain for that.
The highest peak in Serbia - Midzor (2169meters) is just two and a half
hours away from our hotel. |
Stara Planina (Old Mountain)
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ACCOMMODATION & MEALS
We will stay in three star hotel "Babin Zub", which is nestled right
below the same name mountain summit (1757 m). It is very difficult to
find such hotel on Serbia's mountains. The hotel is built in 2000. and
it is very well maintained. All rooms are nice and cozy. This three star
hotel is situated below Babin Zub mountain peak on elevation of 1500 m
above sea level. All meals (dinner on Saturday and breakfast and lunch
on Sunday) will be served in hotel's restaurant |
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Babin Zub Hotel |
Babin Zub Hotel |
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Snowshoeing on Stara Planina |
TOUR SCHEDULE
WALKERS
Saturday:
Option 1: We will hike through the meadows up to the one of the highest
mountain peak on Stara Planina - Zarkova Cuka (1848 m) or Midzor (2170 m).
Saturday evening we will have dinner in the hotel about 7:30pm.
Option 2: Hiking to the farm where cows, goats and sheep are breeding. You
will have a chance to see the farm and taste some milk products.
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| Sunday:
breakfast at 9 am. This will be easy hiking day. Today we will hike up
to spectacular Babin Zub peak (1757 m). We will have a lunch in the
hotel about 2pm and after lunch we will check out and go back to Nis. CYCLISTS
Saturday:
Cycling tour starts 30 km from Nis in Svrljig town. We will ride on
backroads through countryside on the northern slopes of Svrljiske
Planine. Road is very scenic and traffic is minor. You will have
impression that you are cycling on bicycle path. From Svrljiske
Planine we will move towards Stara Planina. We will ride in moderate
pace and make stops from time to time. Terrain is gently rolling with
a few climbs. At the end of the tour there is a longer climb to Babin
Zub hotel. Tour will be full car supported and whenever you wish you
can easily stop to bike and go in a car. Support car will be always
behind you to offer you some refreshment drink. Total tour is 65 km
long but you can choose to ride shorter option |
Babin Zub Summit 1757m. |
| Sunday:
You will join walker group and do walking tour to Babin Zub peak (1757
m). |
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Stara Planina |
WHAT TO BRING:
Walkers
We suggest to bring with you: comfortable
hiking shoes (waterproofed if possible), winter and rain jacket,
comfortable pants, gloves, cap, few pairs of socks, SP cream (sun
protection), sun glasses, water bottle, small daily backpack, lunch for
Saturday (sandwich, pastry...)
Cyclists
We suggest to bring with you: comfortable bicycling and walking shoes ,
cycling pants and gloves, rain jacket, bicycle helmet, cap or sun hat, few
pairs of socks, SP cream (sun protection), sun glasses, water bottle, small
daily backpack. |
Stara Planina |
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package includes:
- one night in three star hotel "Babin Zub"
- dinner on Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Sunday
- two days full guiding service
- snacks and refreshing drink during hiking/ cycling tour
- use of ACE bicycles and walking poles
- car/ van support during cycling tour
- photos from this weekend burned on CD (we will mail you during the next week)
Transport to/ from chalets is not included.
rip rating:
Moderate/ Easy
For booking and information contact us at
info@ace-adventurecentre.com |
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