Mountain Experience

Weekend Trip in Macedonia

WEEKEND ON SHAR MOUNTAIN

SNOW SHOEING ON TITO'S PEAK AND CERIPASHINA HILL


Highlights of the tour:

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

Difficulty Level

MODERATE

 

Best period

Late December to early April

Program


    Day 1: Shara Mountain, Ceripashina Hill

  • - Morning transfer to the mountain resort Popova Sapka
  • - Snow shoeing 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, Tito's Peak 2747m

  • - Snow shoeing to Tito's Peak from the south side
  • - Traverse of Golem and Mal Turcin Peaks
  • - Hike back
  • - Picnic during the tour
  • - Lunch in a hotel at Popova Sapka
  • - Transfer to Skopje
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WEEKEND IN NATIONAL PARK MAVROVO

SNOW SHOEING ON THE MOUNT BISTRA


Highlights of the tour:

1. Snow shoeing to the highest peak on Mount Bistra - Medenica
2. Enjoying best panoramas and winter landscapes in the national park
3. Walking in untouched surrounding
4. Tasting local cuisine and Macedonian wines

Difficulty Level

MODERATE

 

Best period

Late December to early April

Program


    Day 1: National Park Mavrovo, Medenica Peak 2163m

  • - Morning transfer to the National Park Mavrovo
  • - Climbing up with chair lift to the high mountain plateau
  • - Snow shoeing to Medenica Peak 2163m
  • - Picnic on the tour
  • - Hike down to the village of Mavrovo
  • - Accommodation at a hotel in Mavrovo
  • - Overnight in Mavrovo
  • Day 2: National Park Mavrovo, Peak Golem Korab 2754m

  • - Short transfer to the village of Nikiforovo, starting point for snow shoeing to Sandaktash Peak
  • - Snow shoeing to Sandaktash Peak 1980m
  • - Traverse from Sandaktash Peak to the locality Chavkarnik
  • - Picnic on the tour
  • - Hike down to the village of Mavrovo
  • - Lunch at a hotel in Mavrovo
  • - 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.

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

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