Mountain Experience

Weekend Trip in Macedonia

WEEKEND ON SHAR MOUNTAIN

AMAZING HIKING THROUGH THE BIGGEST MOUNTAIN RANGE IN MACEDONIA


Highlights of the tour:

1. Climbing Tito's Peak, the highest peak on Shar Mountain
2. Visiting Leshnica Valley, one of the most beautiful areas in Macedonia
3. Hiking along the Krivoshija River and picturesque waterfalls
4. Visiting the high-mountain villages
5. Dinner under the open sky, eating lamb prepared according to a shepherd's recipe
6. Visiting the glacial lake Karanikola

Difficulty Level

MODERATE

 

Best period

Late May to early November

Program


    Day 1: Hiking to Tito's Peak 2747m and Leshnica Valley

  • - Transfer to Popova Sapka
  • - Hiking up to Tito's Peak 2747m
  • - Hiking down to Leshnica valley
  • - Lunch - lamb prepaired acording to a shepherd's receipe
  • - Transfer to mountain resort Popova Sapka
  • - Overnight on Popova Sapka
  • Day 2: Hiking to Karanikola Lake 2210 m

  • - Morning transfer to the village of Bozovce
  • - Hiking up to the glacial lake Karanikola 2210m
  • - Hiking down to the village of Veshala
  • - Tea at a local tea house in the village of Veshala
  • - Transfer to Skopje
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WEEKEND IN NATIONAL PARK MAVROVO

CLIMBING TWO PEAKS ON TWO DIFFERENT MOUNTAIN RANGES


Highlights of the tour:

1. Climbing the peak Golem Korab, the highest peak in Macedonia
2. Visiting strictly protected areas in the national park
3. Hiking through the shepherd's trails
4. Tasting sheep cheese produced on a traditional way
5. Visiting the village of Galichnik, the most famous one in Macedonia

Difficulty Level

MODERATE

 

Best period

Late May to early November

Program


    Day 1: Hiking to Medenica Peak 2163m

  • - Morning transfer to National Park Mavrovo
  • - Hiking to the highest peak on Bistra Mountain - Medenica Peak 2163m
  • - Short walking tour through the village of Galichnik
  • - Hiking down to the village of Janche
  • - Visiting the Monastery St. John the Baptist
  • - Transfer to Mavrovo
  • - Accommodation in hotel in Mavrovo
  • - Overnight in Mavrovo
  • Day 2: Hiking to Golem Korab Peak 2754m

  • - Transfer to Korab Mountain
  • - Hiking to the highest peak in Macedonia - Golem Korab 2754m
  • - Transfer to Skopje
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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.

Navigation
  • Compass
  • Map
Sun protection
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm
  • Sunglasses
Clothing - warm weather
  • Wicking T - shirt (synthetic or wool)
  • Wicking underwear
  • Quick - drying 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
Footwear
  • Hiking Boots suited to terrain and conditions
  • Trekking socks (synthetic or wool) plus spares
  • Gaiters (for snow conditions)
Other
  • Backpack 30 - 45 liters
  • Trekking poles
  • Energy food and beverages
  • Water bottle or camelback
  • Nylon cord (5 meters)
  • 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

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