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Here are which chalets are within reasonable distance and what to expect from each.<\/p>\n <div class=\"badge-row\">\n <a href=\"#pirin\" class=\"badge\">\ud83c\udfd4 Pirin<\/a>\n <a href=\"#rila\" class=\"badge\">\u26f0 Rila<\/a>\n <a href=\"#rodopi\" class=\"badge\">\ud83c\udf3f Rhodope Mountains<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"intro-block\">\n <p>Bansko is a rare place in Bulgaria - a town at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, with Rila to the east and the Rhodope Mountains just around the corner. This makes it an ideal base for mountaineers looking for variety. Below you will find an overview of the available chalets, organized by mountain.<\/p>\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n <p>Click on the maps to read our full guides with routes, access difficulty, and amenities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"section-wrap\" id=\"pirin\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <div class=\"section-icon icon-pirin\">\ud83c\udfd4<\/div>\n <div class=\"section-title-group\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">National Park<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Chalets in Pirin<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"hut-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-vihren-the-pirin-guide\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,950 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Vihren Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By car:<\/span> 16 km from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> ~4 h 30 min.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n The most visited hut in Pirin and the main starting point for climbing Vihren Peak. Routes to Kazanite and Koncheto start from here.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Complete guide to Vihren hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hija-banderitsa-is-accessible-by-camping-baikusheva-mura\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,810 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Banderitsa Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By car:<\/span> 14 km from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83c\udfd5<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Camping:<\/span> Tent field.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n In close proximity to the Baykushevata mura - the oldest tree in Bulgaria. Excellent base for camping.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">More about Banderitsa hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hija-yavorov-pirin-route-prices\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,740 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Yavorov Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Access:<\/span> By car to Betolovoto + 2 hours on foot.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> Excellent conditions.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n One of the most beautiful chalets in Bulgaria. Main starting point for the karst ridge of Northern Pirin.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Guide: Yavorov hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-bezbog-lift-lake-route\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">2,236 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Bezbog Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udea0<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By lift:<\/span> From Dobrinishte.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> ~5 hours from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n A unique view of Lake Bezbog. In the summer it is a base for routes to Popovoto Lake and Kamenitsa.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">All about Bezbog hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-demyanitsa-patevoditel-pirin\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,895 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Demyanitsa Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> ~4 hours on a marked trail.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> Rooms and beds.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n It is located in the embrace of 3 rivers. A great starting point to the Vasilashki Lakes.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Complete guide: Demyanitsa hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/zaslon-tevno-lake-vodach\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">2,512 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Tevno Lake Shelter<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-hard\">Difficult access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot from Bansko:<\/span> ~7 hours on difficult terrain.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> 30 seats (couches).<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n The highest shelter in the area, located right next to the lake. A unique place for advanced mountaineers.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Guide to Tevno Lake \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-pirin-guide-e4\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,640 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Pirin Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot from Bansko:<\/span> ~4 h 30 min.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> 78 seats.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n The hut is an important point on the E-4 route and connects tourists to Mitrovo Lake.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Travel Guide: Pirin Hut and E-4 \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hija-gotse-delchev-dobrinishte-ski-lift\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,482 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Gotse Delchev Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By car:<\/span> 17 km from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udea0<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Elevator:<\/span> To the Bezbog hut.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n Starting point of the lift to Bezbog hut. A convenient start for families and more novice tourists.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">More about Gotse Delchev hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"bg-stripe\">\n<section class=\"section-wrap section-rila\" id=\"rila\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <div class=\"section-icon icon-rila\">\u26f0<\/div>\n <div class=\"section-title-group\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">The National Park and E-4<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Chalets in Rila<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"hut-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-predel-rila-pirin-mountain-guide\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,040 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Predel Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By car:<\/span> At the Predel Pass itself.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Features:<\/span> Excellent (steam room, bathroom).<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n It is located at the "gate" between Rila and Pirin. Starting point to the Makedonia hut and the Yavorov hut.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Travel Guide: Predel Hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hi-macedonia-rila-route\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">2,166 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Chalet Macedonia<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-hard\">Difficult access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> From the village of Dobarsko or Predel.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83c\udf7d<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Food:<\/span> Dining room with fireplace.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n Built on Mechi Prohod \u2014 "The Pearl of Southwestern Rila". Excellent cuisine.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Routes to the Macedonia hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-dobarsko-the-rila-guide\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">~1,050 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Dobarsko Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> ~3 hours from the village of Dobarsko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83c\udf32<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Nature:<\/span> Plenty of berries.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n A wonderful intermediate station before the Macedonia hut. Suitable for families.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Travel Guide: Dobarsko Hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hija-hristo-smirnenski-yundola\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,860 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Hristo Smirnenski Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Access:<\/span> On the Yundola \u2013 Belmeken road.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> Good conditions.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n Located in Eastern Rila. A great starting point for easy walks and accessible by car.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">More about the Smyrnaeans \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"section-wrap section-rodopi\" id=\"rodopi\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <div class=\"section-icon icon-rodopi\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\n <div class=\"section-title-group\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">The Mountain of Legends<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Chalets in the Rhodope Mountains<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p style=\"font-size: 16px !important; color: var(--stone); max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 40px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8;\">\n Bansko is surrounded by three mountains, with the Rhodope Mountains in the immediate vicinity lacking classic mountain huts for hiking. However, the mountains offer incredible places for car excursions and weekend getaways.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"hut-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-chudnite-bridges-leadership\/\" class=\"hut-card card-special\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">Long-distance trip<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">The Wonderful Bridges Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">By car<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Distance:<\/span> ~160 km from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n Located next to the rock phenomenon of the same name. One of the most impressive destinations, although further from Bansko.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Guide: The Wonderful Bridges \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <div class=\"hut-card card-advice\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"advice-badge\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Planning a hike?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <p style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; opacity: 0.9;\">The Rhodope Mountains around Bansko are more suitable for excursions by car (e.g. to the villages of Leshten, Kovachevitsa) than for multi-day hut hikes.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.9;\">For classic overnight stays high in the mountains, we highly recommend Pirin and Rila!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"bg-stripe\">\n<section class=\"section-wrap\" style=\"padding-top: 50px;\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <div class=\"section-icon icon-resources\">\ud83e\udded<\/div>\n <div class=\"section-title-group\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">Preparing for the mountain<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Useful resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"hut-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/house-planner-around-bansko\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Huts Guide<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">Everything you need to know before planning an overnight stay in the chalets around Bansko.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">To the manual \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/pirin-trails-and-paths\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Routes in Pirin<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">A complete list of the most interesting and picturesque trails that start around Bansko.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">See the routes \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hiking-guide\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Mountaineer's Handbook<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">Basic rules, safety and tips on how to behave in the mountains.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">To the manual \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/pirin-national-park-2\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Pirin National Park<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">Information about flora, fauna and protected areas at UNESCO.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Read more \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/mountaineering-equipment-2\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Equipment<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">What should we definitely put in our backpack before a long mountain hike?.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">See the list \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cta-block\">\n <h2>Want more walking ideas?<\/h2>\n <p>Check out all our articles and suggestions for hiking around Bansko \u2014 for every level of experience.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/pirin-trails-and-paths\/\" class=\"cta-btn\">See all routes \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0425\u0438\u0436\u0438 \u043e\u043a\u043e\u043b\u043e \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u2013 \u041f\u0438\u0440\u0438\u043d, \u0420\u0438\u043b\u0430 \u0438 \u0420\u043e\u0434\u043e\u043f\u0438\u0442\u0435 \u041f\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0438 \u0442\u0443\u0440\u0438\u0437\u044a\u043c \u043e\u0442 \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u0425\u0438\u0436\u0438 \u043e\u043a\u043e\u043b\u043e \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u2014 \u041f\u0438\u0440\u0438\u043d, \u0420\u0438\u043b\u0430 \u0438 \u0420\u043e\u0434\u043e\u043f\u0438\u0442\u0435 \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u0435 \u0443\u043d\u0438\u043a\u0430\u043b\u0435\u043d \u0438\u0437\u0445\u043e\u0434\u0435\u043d \u043f\u0443\u043d\u043a\u0442 \u0437\u0430 \u0442\u0440\u0438 \u043f\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0438\u043d\u0438 \u043d\u0430\u0432\u0435\u0434\u043d\u044a\u0436. \u0415\u0442\u043e […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-46343","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"cubewp_post_meta":[],"taxonomies":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46343"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46398,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46343\/revisions\/46398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}

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transform: translateY(-2px); }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500 BG STRIPES \u2500\u2500 *\/\n .bg-stripe {\n background: #f0f4ee;\n padding-top: 10px;\n padding-bottom: 10px;\n }\n \n .card-special { border: 2px dashed var(--mist); }\n \n div.card-advice {\n background: var(--forest); \n color: #fff;\n cursor: default;\n }\n div.card-advice:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(26,46,26,0.07); }\n .card-advice .hut-name, .card-advice p { color: #ffffff !important; }\n .card-advice .advice-badge {\n display:inline-block; \n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); \n color: #c8d8c0 !important; \n font-size: 14px !important; \n font-weight: 700; \n letter-spacing: 0.06em; \n padding: 4px 12px; \n border-radius: 6px; \n margin-bottom: 16px;\n }\n \n .resource-card {\n background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid var(--amber);\n }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n <p class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Mountain tourism from Bansko<\/p>\n <h1>Chalets around Bansko \u2014 Pirin, Rila and the Rhodope Mountains<\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-sub\">Bansko is a unique starting point for three mountains at once. Here are which chalets are within reasonable distance and what to expect from each.<\/p>\n <div class=\"badge-row\">\n <a href=\"#pirin\" class=\"badge\">\ud83c\udfd4 Pirin<\/a>\n <a href=\"#rila\" class=\"badge\">\u26f0 Rila<\/a>\n <a href=\"#rodopi\" class=\"badge\">\ud83c\udf3f Rhodope Mountains<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"intro-block\">\n <p>Bansko is a rare place in Bulgaria - a town at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, with Rila to the east and the Rhodope Mountains just around the corner. This makes it an ideal base for mountaineers looking for variety. Below you will find an overview of the available chalets, organized by mountain.<\/p>\n <div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n <p>Click on the maps to read our full guides with routes, access difficulty, and amenities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"section-wrap\" id=\"pirin\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <div class=\"section-icon icon-pirin\">\ud83c\udfd4<\/div>\n <div class=\"section-title-group\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">National Park<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Chalets in Pirin<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"hut-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-vihren-the-pirin-guide\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,950 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Vihren Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By car:<\/span> 16 km from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> ~4 h 30 min.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n The most visited hut in Pirin and the main starting point for climbing Vihren Peak. Routes to Kazanite and Koncheto start from here.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Complete guide to Vihren hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hija-banderitsa-is-accessible-by-camping-baikusheva-mura\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,810 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Banderitsa Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By car:<\/span> 14 km from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83c\udfd5<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Camping:<\/span> Tent field.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n In close proximity to the Baykushevata mura - the oldest tree in Bulgaria. Excellent base for camping.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">More about Banderitsa hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hija-yavorov-pirin-route-prices\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,740 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Yavorov Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Access:<\/span> By car to Betolovoto + 2 hours on foot.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> Excellent conditions.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n One of the most beautiful chalets in Bulgaria. Main starting point for the karst ridge of Northern Pirin.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Guide: Yavorov hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-bezbog-lift-lake-route\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">2,236 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Bezbog Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udea0<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By lift:<\/span> From Dobrinishte.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> ~5 hours from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n A unique view of Lake Bezbog. In the summer it is a base for routes to Popovoto Lake and Kamenitsa.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">All about Bezbog hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-demyanitsa-patevoditel-pirin\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,895 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Demyanitsa Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> ~4 hours on a marked trail.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> Rooms and beds.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n It is located in the embrace of 3 rivers. A great starting point to the Vasilashki Lakes.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Complete guide: Demyanitsa hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/zaslon-tevno-lake-vodach\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">2,512 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Tevno Lake Shelter<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-hard\">Difficult access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot from Bansko:<\/span> ~7 hours on difficult terrain.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> 30 seats (couches).<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n The highest shelter in the area, located right next to the lake. A unique place for advanced mountaineers.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Guide to Tevno Lake \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-pirin-guide-e4\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,640 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Pirin Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot from Bansko:<\/span> ~4 h 30 min.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> 78 seats.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n The hut is an important point on the E-4 route and connects tourists to Mitrovo Lake.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Travel Guide: Pirin Hut and E-4 \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hija-gotse-delchev-dobrinishte-ski-lift\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,482 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Gotse Delchev Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By car:<\/span> 17 km from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udea0<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Elevator:<\/span> To the Bezbog hut.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n Starting point of the lift to Bezbog hut. A convenient start for families and more novice tourists.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">More about Gotse Delchev hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"bg-stripe\">\n<section class=\"section-wrap section-rila\" id=\"rila\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <div class=\"section-icon icon-rila\">\u26f0<\/div>\n <div class=\"section-title-group\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">The National Park and E-4<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Chalets in Rila<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"hut-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-predel-rila-pirin-mountain-guide\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,040 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Predel Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">By car:<\/span> At the Predel Pass itself.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Features:<\/span> Excellent (steam room, bathroom).<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n It is located at the "gate" between Rila and Pirin. Starting point to the Makedonia hut and the Yavorov hut.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Travel Guide: Predel Hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hi-macedonia-rila-route\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">2,166 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Chalet Macedonia<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-hard\">Difficult access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> From the village of Dobarsko or Predel.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83c\udf7d<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Food:<\/span> Dining room with fireplace.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n Built on Mechi Prohod \u2014 "The Pearl of Southwestern Rila". Excellent cuisine.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Routes to the Macedonia hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-dobarsko-the-rila-guide\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">~1,050 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Dobarsko Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-med\">Medium access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83e\udd7e<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">On foot:<\/span> ~3 hours from the village of Dobarsko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83c\udf32<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Nature:<\/span> Plenty of berries.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n A wonderful intermediate station before the Macedonia hut. Suitable for families.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Travel Guide: Dobarsko Hut \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hija-hristo-smirnenski-yundola\/\" class=\"hut-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">1,860 m above sea level.<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Hristo Smirnenski Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">Easy access<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Access:<\/span> On the Yundola \u2013 Belmeken road.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\udecf<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Beds:<\/span> Good conditions.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n Located in Eastern Rila. A great starting point for easy walks and accessible by car.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">More about the Smyrnaeans \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"section-wrap section-rodopi\" id=\"rodopi\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <div class=\"section-icon icon-rodopi\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\n <div class=\"section-title-group\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">The Mountain of Legends<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Chalets in the Rhodope Mountains<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <p style=\"font-size: 16px !important; color: var(--stone); max-width: 720px; margin-bottom: 40px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8;\">\n Bansko is surrounded by three mountains, with the Rhodope Mountains in the immediate vicinity lacking classic mountain huts for hiking. However, the mountains offer incredible places for car excursions and weekend getaways.\n <\/p>\n\n <div class=\"hut-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hizha-chudnite-bridges-leadership\/\" class=\"hut-card card-special\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"alt-badge\">Long-distance trip<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">The Wonderful Bridges Hut<\/h3>\n <div class=\"hut-meta\">\n <span class=\"tag tag-alt\">By car<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <div class=\"info-row\"><span class=\"info-icon\">\ud83d\ude97<\/span><span><span class=\"info-label\">Distance:<\/span> ~160 km from Bansko.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-desc\">\n Located next to the rock phenomenon of the same name. One of the most impressive destinations, although further from Bansko.\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Guide: The Wonderful Bridges \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <div class=\"hut-card card-advice\">\n <div class=\"hut-card-top\">\n <div class=\"advice-badge\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\">Planning a hike?<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"hut-body\">\n <p style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 16px; opacity: 0.9;\">The Rhodope Mountains around Bansko are more suitable for excursions by car (e.g. to the villages of Leshten, Kovachevitsa) than for multi-day hut hikes.<\/p>\n <p style=\"font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.7; opacity: 0.9;\">For classic overnight stays high in the mountains, we highly recommend Pirin and Rila!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"bg-stripe\">\n<section class=\"section-wrap\" style=\"padding-top: 50px;\">\n <div class=\"section-header\">\n <div class=\"section-icon icon-resources\">\ud83e\udded<\/div>\n <div class=\"section-title-group\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">Preparing for the mountain<\/p>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Useful resources<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"hut-grid\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/house-planner-around-bansko\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Huts Guide<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">Everything you need to know before planning an overnight stay in the chalets around Bansko.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">To the manual \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/pirin-trails-and-paths\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Routes in Pirin<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">A complete list of the most interesting and picturesque trails that start around Bansko.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">See the routes \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/hiking-guide\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Mountaineer's Handbook<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">Basic rules, safety and tips on how to behave in the mountains.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">To the manual \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/pirin-national-park-2\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Pirin National Park<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">Information about flora, fauna and protected areas at UNESCO.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">Read more \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/mountaineering-equipment-2\/\" class=\"hut-card resource-card\">\n <div class=\"hut-body\" style=\"padding: 26px;\">\n <h3 class=\"hut-name\" style=\"font-size: 20px !important;\">Equipment<\/h3>\n <p class=\"hut-desc\" style=\"margin-top: 8px; border: none; padding: 0;\">What should we definitely put in our backpack before a long mountain hike?.<\/p>\n <span class=\"hut-link\">See the list \u2192<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cta-block\">\n <h2>Want more walking ideas?<\/h2>\n <p>Check out all our articles and suggestions for hiking around Bansko \u2014 for every level of experience.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/pirin-trails-and-paths\/\" class=\"cta-btn\">See all routes \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0425\u0438\u0436\u0438 \u043e\u043a\u043e\u043b\u043e \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u2013 \u041f\u0438\u0440\u0438\u043d, \u0420\u0438\u043b\u0430 \u0438 \u0420\u043e\u0434\u043e\u043f\u0438\u0442\u0435 \u041f\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0438\u043d\u0441\u043a\u0438 \u0442\u0443\u0440\u0438\u0437\u044a\u043c \u043e\u0442 \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u0425\u0438\u0436\u0438 \u043e\u043a\u043e\u043b\u043e \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u2014 \u041f\u0438\u0440\u0438\u043d, \u0420\u0438\u043b\u0430 \u0438 \u0420\u043e\u0434\u043e\u043f\u0438\u0442\u0435 \u0411\u0430\u043d\u0441\u043a\u043e \u0435 \u0443\u043d\u0438\u043a\u0430\u043b\u0435\u043d \u0438\u0437\u0445\u043e\u0434\u0435\u043d \u043f\u0443\u043d\u043a\u0442 \u0437\u0430 \u0442\u0440\u0438 \u043f\u043b\u0430\u043d\u0438\u043d\u0438 \u043d\u0430\u0432\u0435\u0434\u043d\u044a\u0436. \u0415\u0442\u043e […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-46343","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"cubewp_post_meta":[],"taxonomies":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46343","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46343"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46343\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46398,"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/46343\/revisions\/46398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vbansko.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46343"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}