Mountain Experience

SPECIAL WEEKEND TOUR IN MACEDONIA

Weekend on Shara Mountain

VISITING THE HIDDEN SPOTS AROUND THE MOUNTAIN TRAILS


Highlights of the tour:

1. Climbing to Plat Peak, one of the three Leshnica Rock’s
2. Open view on the Leshnica Valley and Leshnica Waterfall
3. Pictures Landscape on the central part of Shar Mountain range
4. Visiting the high-mountain villages
5. Visiting the glacial lake Karanikola
6. Hiking beside traditional Shar Mountain sheep farm’s

Difficulty Level

MODERATE

Best period

Late May to early November

Program


    Day 1: Hiking to Plat Peak 2398 m.

  • - Transfer to Popova Sapka
  • - Hiking up to Plat Peak 2398 m
  • - Picnic on the mountain
  • - Hike down to Popova Sapka
  • - Diner in the hotel
  • - 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 on Shara Mountain

EASY WEEKEND TREKKING TOUR AROUND POPOVA SAPKA


Highlights of the tour:

1. Trekking to the Shipkovica sheep farm
2. Picnic at the Jelak place
3. Pictures Landscape on the central part of Shar Mountain range
4. Visiting the hidden places above the Vardishte rock
5. Trekking through deep spruce forest
6. Hiking beside traditional Shar Mountain sheep farm’s

Difficulty Level

EASY

Best period

Late May to early November

Program


    Day 1: Trekking around Jelak place 1550-1980 m.

  • - Transfer to Popova Sapka
  • - Hiking up / trekking to Jelak Place 1840 m.
  • - Picnic on the mountain
  • - Hike up to Popova Sapka
  • - Diner in the hotel
  • - Overnight on Popova Sapka
  • Day 2: Trekking to Vardishte place 1700 - 2050 m

  • - Breakfast and preparing for the trekking
  • - Hiking up / trekking to the Vardishte 2050 m
  • - Picnic on the mountain
  • - Hiking back on Popova Sapka
  • - Transfer to Skopje
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Weekend on Shara Mountain

MYSTICISM OF LJUBOTEN


Highlights of the tour:

1. Experience the grandeur of the mountain
2. Hike up to the most dominant Peak on Shar Mountain
3. Drink water from the mountain springs
4. Taste fresh mountain cheese from the high Shar Mountain sheepfolds
5. Hiking along the ,,Violas Path”
6. Dinner in the oldest mountain hut in Macedonia

Difficulty Level

MODERATE

Best period

Late May to early November

Program


    Day 1: Hiking to Ljuboten Peak 2499 m.

  • - Transfer to Staro Selo Village
  • - Hiking up to Mountain Hut “Ljuboten” 1650 m.
  • - Hike up on Ljuboten Peak 2499 m.
  • - Hike down to “Ljuboten” Hut from the south side
  • - Diner and overnight at “Villa Ljuboten”
  • Day 2: Hiking along the ,,Violas Path” on 1700 m.

  • - Hiking up to the Bekims’ sheepfold
  • - Moving along the ,,Violas Path”
  • - Passing near the Slabica Peak 1700 m.
  • - Hike down to “Petachko Vodiche” place
  • - Lunch in the fish restaurant in village of Belovishte
  • - Transfer to Skopje
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Weekend in National Park Mavrovo

CLIMBING SANDAKTASH AND PLOCHA PEAKS


Highlights of the tour:

1. Unique landscape
2. Hiking on a Sheppard's trails
3. Climbing Peak Sandaktash 1980 m.
4. Climbing Peak Plocha 2245 m.
5. Testing traditional food at homes of local villagers
6. Visit village of Galichnik and village of Zirovnica

Difficulty Level

MODERATE

Best period

Late May to early November

Program


    Day 1: Mount Bistra - Hiking to Sandaktash Peak 1980 m.

  • - Morning transfer to National Park Mavrovo
  • - Hiking to the top of Sandaktash Peak 1980 m.
  • - Lunch in Mavrovo
  • - Short transfer to village of Galichnik
  • - Walking tour in village of Galichnik
  • - Accommodation in hotel in Mavrovo
  • - Dinner and Overnight in the hotel
  • Day 2: Mount Deshat - Hiking to Plocha Peak 2245 m.

  • - Transfer to village of Zirovnica
  • - Hiking to Plocha Peak 2245 m.
  • - Lunch in mountain hut Govedarica
  • - Visit Monastery St. John the Baptist (Bigorski Monastery)
  • - Transfer to Skopje
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Weekend in National Park Mavrovo

LIGHT HIKING IN NATIONAL PARK MAVROVO


Highlights of the tour:

1. Memorable landscape
2. Endemic flora
3. Sheppard's trails
4. Waterfall Duf
5. Visiting villages of Galichnik and Lazaropole
6. Visiting - Monastery St. John the Baptist

Difficulty Level

EASY

Best period

Late May to early November

Program


    Day 1: Hiking to Sokolica Peak 1471 m.

  • - Morning transfer to village Lazoropole
  • - Hiking to Sokolica Peak 1471 m.
  • - Picnic on the mountain
  • - Hiking down from Lazoropole to Dears Jump Bridge
  • - Hiking to waterfall Duf
  • - Visit Monastery St. John the Baptist
  • - Accommodation in hotel in Mavrovo
  • - Dinner and Overnight in the hotel
  • Day 2: Hiking from Mavrovo through sheepfold Chavkarnik to Frchec area

  • - Hiking on Mount Bistra
  • - Visit sheepfold Chavkarnik
  • - Visit village Galichnik
  • - Lunch 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.

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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