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Nights can drop to around 2\u20133\u00b0C by the end of the month. The day is clear and dry in most cases \u2014 <strong>The October sun is soft and golden.<\/strong>, perfect for walks.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fact-box gold\">\n          <h4>\ud83d\udcb0 Prices \u2014 Lowest of the year<\/h4>\n          <p>Along with November, October is <strong>one of the cheapest months<\/strong> for Bansko. Hotels offer discounts of 50\u201360% compared to the winter season. The restaurants are calm, the service is attentive and personal. Perfect moment for a romantic vacation or a family weekend without budget stress.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fact-box forest\">\n          <h4>\ud83c\udf42 Autumn Colors \u2014 Last Chord<\/h4>\n          <p>While September was the beginning, <strong>October is the culmination of autumn colors in the lower areas<\/strong>. The forests around Bansko \u2014 especially on the road to Banderitsa and the Demyanitsa Valley \u2014 are in rich yellow, orange, and purple. The mushroom season continues after the rains.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fact-box offseason\">\n          <h4>\ud83e\udde5 What should I put in my suitcase?<\/h4>\n          <p>Autumn-winter clothing: <strong>warm sweater, down or padded jacket, hat and gloves for the evening<\/strong>. Waterproof hiking boots are a must \u2014 autumn trails are wet and slippery with leaves. Bring a warm layer for the mountains \u2014 temperatures above 1800 m are already winter.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"action-section\">\n        <h3 class=\"action-section-title\">\u2705 What to do<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"action-list\">\n          <li>Walk around <strong>old Bansko (Varosha)<\/strong> \u2014 the October light and fallen leaves on the cobblestone streets are extremely picturesque and photogenic.<\/li>\n          <li>Have dinner <strong>in front of a fireplace in a tavern<\/strong> \u2014 October is the first month in which the fire is lit. Lamb shoulder, kavarma and grilled <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wine-types-list\/\"   title=\"wine\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7158\">wine<\/a> are the quintessence of the season.<\/li>\n          <li>Visit <strong>the hot mineral baths in the village of Banya<\/strong> \u2014 in the cool October, the hot mineral water under the open sky is an exceptional pleasure.<\/li>\n          <li>Do <strong>photographic walk along forest trails<\/strong> in the lower areas \u2014 the rich autumn colors and soft October light make for incredible shots.<\/li>\n          <li>Visit <strong>Melnik and the sand pyramids<\/strong> \u2014 the October landscape with yellow vineyards and rock formations is unique and almost unknown to the mass tourist.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><div id=\"tab-pirin\" class=\"tab-pane mountain-pane\">\n\n      <div class=\"pane-header\">\n        <span class=\"pane-icon-big\">\u2744\ufe0f<\/span>\n        <div class=\"pane-header-text\">\n          <h2 class=\"pane-title\">The High Mountain in October<\/h2>\n          <p class=\"pane-subtitle\">The upper areas are already winterized \u2014 the focus is on the lower forest routes and the autumn beauty.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"fact-grid\">\n        <div class=\"fact-box alert\">\n          <h4>\u2744\ufe0f First snow on the peaks<\/h4>\n          <p>October brings <strong>the first permanent snow in the areas above 2000\u20132200 m<\/strong>. The temperatures in Vihren are now between -4\u00b0 and +4\u00b0C. The upper routes \u2014 Vihren, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/koncheto-pirin-palna-encyclopedia\/\"   title=\"The horse\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7153\">The horse<\/a>, Tevno Lake \u2014 require <strong>winter gear: beanies, gaiters, warm clothing<\/strong>. Without proper preparation \u2014 do not go above 1800 m.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fact-box snow\">\n          <h4>\ud83c\udfe0 Cottages \u2014 They are closing one by one<\/h4>\n          <p>Most mountain huts <strong>closed between October 1 and 15<\/strong>. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/yes\/hizha-vihren\/\"   title=\"Vihren Hut\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7156\">Vihren Hut<\/a> and Banderitsa may work until the middle of the month, but without guarantee. <strong>Be sure to check before leaving<\/strong> \u2014 the disappointment of a closed hut at 2000 m on a cold October day is a real scenario.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fact-box gold\">\n          <h4>\ud83c\udf42 The Lower Forests \u2014 In full bloom<\/h4>\n          <p>While the upper areas are already winter, <strong>the forests between 900 and 1600 m are at their absolute autumn peak<\/strong>. The routes to <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/banderishka-polyana-bansko-history-food-guide\/\"   title=\"Banderishka meadow\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7159\">Banderishka meadow<\/a>, along the Demyanitsa Valley and in the Bayuvi Dupki area are extremely beautiful. The October Forest with a yellow-orange dome overhead is unforgettable.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fact-box forest\">\n          <h4>\ud83d\udcf7 Photography \u2014 Last Chance<\/h4>\n          <p>October gives <strong>last chance for autumn photography<\/strong> before the leaves fall. The contrast between the snowy peaks and the fiery forests at the foothills is unique only for these 2\u20133 weeks. The early morning light around 8\u20139 a.m. gives a magical warm light on the wet leaves.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"action-section\">\n        <h3 class=\"action-section-title\">\u2705 Recommended routes<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"action-list\">\n          <li>Climbing to <strong>Banderishka Polyana by car or on foot<\/strong> (<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/bansko-gondola-lifts\/\" title=\"Gondola\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7154\">the gondola<\/a> usually in maintenance in October) \u2014 the autumn forest along the way is in full bloom. Easy, beautiful, accessible to everyone.<\/li>\n          <li>Transition by <strong>Demyanitsa Valley<\/strong> next to the hut (if it is open) \u2014 the autumn colors in the beech forest are some of the most beautiful in Pirin.<\/li>\n          <li>Walk to <strong>Baikusheva mura<\/strong> \u2014 an easy route, accessible until the end of October, with an exceptionally beautiful autumn forest atmosphere.<\/li>\n          <li>Route in <strong>Bayuvi Dupki Reserve<\/strong> in the lower areas - the silence, fallen leaves and the smell of wet forest are a purely meditative experience.<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"action-section\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\">\n        <h3 class=\"action-section-title danger\">\u2715 What NOT to do<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"action-list bad\">\n          <li>Don&#039;t go. <strong>above 1800 m without winter equipment<\/strong> \u2014 the upper areas of Pirin are already winter. 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