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PirinMountain shelterManaged; check arrangements outside the summer season

Spano Pole Shelter

Spano Pole Shelter lies in the Malko Spano Pole cirque in northern Pirin, near the Malka Spanopolska River.

Mountain

Pirin

Elevation

2050 m

Capacity

up to approximately 45 places

Status

Managed; check arrangements outside the summer season

About this place

About Spano Pole Shelter

Spano Pole Shelter lies in the Malko Spano Pole cirque in northern Pirin, near the Malka Spanopolska River.

Its distinctive small cabins make it easily recognisable and it serves as an important base between western and central Pirin.

Access

How to get there

1

The classic approach starts from Popina Laka on a marked hiking trail.

2

Marked routes also connect the shelter with Vihren, Sinanitsa and Begovitsa huts.

3

A popular route continues from here through the Chairski Lakes toward Tevno Ezero Shelter.

Important

Warnings

!

Services and operating arrangements outside the main season may change.

!

Do not use summer hiking times as a guide in winter conditions.

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Details

Basic information

Mountain

Pirin

Elevation

2050 m

Capacity

up to approximately 45 places

Status

Managed; check arrangements outside the summer season

Facilities

Available facilities

Accommodation is provided in separate wooden cabins.
Outdoor sanitary facilities are available.
Independent electricity supply.
Dining room, kitchen and buffet.
Solid-fuel heating in the dining area.

Nearby

Nearby places

Chairski LakesPrevalski LakesBegovitsa HutSinanitsa HutVihren HutTevno Ezero ShelterSpanopolski Chukar Peak

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