The Pirin chainThe Pirin mountain range is located in the large national park of the same name. © René Mattes
The Bulgarian massifs, covered with pine forests and fir trees and inhabited by bears, wolves, deer and foxes, offer several possibilities for hiking. One of the loveliest walks is in the valley of the Roses, the birthplace of production by this country that is the foremost world exporter of the essence of these fragrant flowers.