18-25 July 2024

On this Find Your Feet tour you will explore 5 of the best Bulgarian mountains, including the Rila, Pirin & Vitosha mountains. Beginning in the heart of Sofia, Bulagaria's capital & renowned for its historical center you will then head towards the mountains, running wilder from morning till eve. Through alpine meadows and rocky landscapes, past hanging tarns and along narrow ridge lines, you will explore this uniquely wilder landscape before arriving at your accommodation to relax into our Bulgarian hospitality - family-run guesthouses and small hotels not far from these dramatic landscapes.​ Over the week our expert coaches and guides will enthusiastically share their knowledge, helping you to improve your running ability, trail techniques, general fitness, health and well-being.

Please note, this tour is for strong intermediate to advanced runners. Over the course of the tour you will complete a total distance of approximately 125km on rougher mountain trails, with 7150m ascending and 7250m descending. Experience in, or training for multi-day trail runs is an advantage.

Up for the challenging? Go on... be wilder!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

•  Explore 5 of the best Bulgarian mountains, including the Rila, Pirin & Vitosha mountains
• Start and finish in the heart of Sofia, renowned for its historical center
• Rest in various Bulgarian accommodations, including family-run Bulgarian guesthouses and small hotels not far from the mountain landscapes
• Enjoy running with only a small vestpack whilst your luggage is transferred to our next accommodation
• Enjoy fresh Bulgarian cuisine in the company of your new trail running friends, including Bulgarian Taverns and home-cooked meals
• Return home ready to perform wilder after learning the art of being wilder and playing wilder from expert coaches and guides

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TOUR DETAILS

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Sofia International Airport
DEPARTURE TIME	Midday on Day 1 ​
RETURN TIME	Midday on Day 8
ACCOMMODATION	Small Bulgarian hotels and mountain lodges
MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE	14 guests
INCLUDED	​​​7 nights in traditional Bugarian hotels & mountain lodgings All on-ground transport ex. Sofia Airport Luggage transfer by vehicle each day Expert coaching, guiding and mentoring  Two additional local Bulgarian trail running guides  All breakfasts & dinners Discounts to premium brands at Find Your Feet
NOT INCLUDED	Airfare Travel insurance​ Lunches, snacks and beverages​
COST	$3999 AUD ​*$450 deposit (non refundable) required at time of booking

RUN DETAILS*

Minimum Run Duration: ​21km/4hrs
Maximum Run Duration: 28km/5-7hrs
Total Tour Running Distance: 125km with 7150m ascent & 7250m descent
Technical Difficulty: Moderate - advanced (mountain & trail experience required)
Steepness: Gentle to very steep, mountain slopes

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