Mountain Experience

SEVEN DAY'S SNOW SHOEING TOUR IN MACEDONIA

Seven days snow shoeing in three national parks in Macedonia and in the biggest mountain range in the country - Shara Mountain. The combination of exercise and snow enjoyment. The tour can be modeled as a family snow shoeing trip.

Highlights of the tour:

1. Snow shoeing in three national parks in the country
2. Snow shoeing to the highest peak on Shara Mountain - Tito's Peak 2747m
3. Memorable panoramas and winter landscapes
4. Walking in wild surrounding
5. Tasting local food and wines

Difficulty Level

MODERATE

 

Best period

Late December to early April

Equipment

Everybody has to know that the right clothing and equipment is essential for a successful mountain trip. There will be some items and travel clothes which you will want to pack for the journey which will not be required on the tour in the mountains, so these may be left at your hotel and collected at the end, a light fold away small bag is useful for these items.

The following list is a combination of suggestion, advice and our experience of what you will need. For additional information's do not hesitate to contact us.

This is what we think essential for safety and basic comfort.

Snow shoe equipment

  • Snow shoes - raquettes
  • Hiking poles

For the mountain

Navigation
  • Compass
  • Map
Sun protection
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Sunglasses
Clothing - warm weather
  • Wicking T - shirt (synthetic or wool)
  • Wicking underwear
  • Quick - drying bike pants or shorts
  • Long - sleeve shirt (protecting from sun, bugs)
  • Rainwear (jackets, pants - waterproof and breathable)
  • Sun - shielding hat
  • Bandana or Buff
Clothing cool weather
  • Wicking long - sleeve T - shirt
  • Wicking long underwear
  • Hat, cap, skullcap, balaclava or headband
  • Gloves or mittens
  • Rainwear (jackets, pants - waterproof and breathable)
  • Fleece jacket or vest, and pants
Clothing cool weather
  • Hiking Boots suited to terrain and conditions
  • Trekking socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares
  • Gaiters (for snow conditions)
Other
  • Backpack 30
  • Energy food and beverages
  • Water bottle or camelback
  • First aid kit
  • Knife or multi - tool, duct tape strips
  • Headlamp with extra batteries
  • Camera
  • Wet wipes and toilet rolls
  • Small Ziploc plastic boxes
  • Notebook & Pencil
  • Money belt

Program

    Day 1: Shara Mountain, Ceripashina Hill

  • - Morning transfer to the mountain resort Popova Sapka
  • - Snow shoeing tour to Jelak area on the north slopes of Ceripashina Hill
  • - Picnic during the tour
  • - Accommodation in the hotel at Popova Sapka
  • - Welcoming dinner with traditional food and local wines
  • - Overnight on Popova Sapka

    • Day 2: Shara Mountain, Ceripashina Hill 2570m

  • - Snow shoeing to Ceripashina Peak 2570m
  • - Picnic during the tour
  • - Transfer to the National Park Mavrovo
  • - Dinner in a hotel in Mavrovo
  • - Overnight at Mavrovo

    • Day 3: National Park Mavrovo, snow shoeing tour to Sandaktash Peak 1980 m

  • - Short morning transfer to the village of Nikiforovo
  • - Snow shoeing to Sandaktash Peak
  • - Traverse from Sandaktash Peak to the village of Mavrovo
  • - Picnic on the tour
  • - Dinner at a hotel in Mavrovo
  • - Overnight at Mavrovo

    • Day 4: National Park Mavrovo, snow shoeing tour from Mavrovo to Carevec Peak 1814m

  • - Snow shoeing to Carevec Peak
  • - Snow shoeing in the Toni Voda area
  • - Picnic during the tour
  • - Transfer to Ohrid
  • - Dinner at a restaurant in Ohrid
  • - Overnight in Ohrid

    • Day 5: National Park Galichica - Snow shoeing tour to Magaro Peak 2245

  • - Morning transfer to the picnic area Korita
  • - Snow shoeing from Korita to Magaro Peak
  • - Picnic at the mountain hut Magaro
  • - Visiting the Monastery St. Naum
  • - Transfer to the national park Pelister
  • - Overnight at the national park Pelister

    • Day 6: Snow shoeing tour from hotel Molika to Izvidnica Peak 1708m

  • - Short morning transfer to the starting point of the hike
  • - Snow shoeing to Izvidnica Peak
  • - Snow shoeing on a historical trail
  • - Lunch in a restaurant in the national park
  • - Overnight in the national park Pelister

    • Day 7: National Park Pelister - Circle snow shoeing tour to Palisnopje area 1430m

  • - Short morning transfer to the starting point of the hike
  • - Snow shoeing from the mountain hut Kopanki to the national park info point through locality Palisnopje
  • - Visiting the national park info point
  • - Lunch at a restaurant in the park
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