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Peak Plocha

Snowshoeing

Difficulty

Moderate

Best period

Late December to early April

National park Mavrovo - snow shoeing tour to the peak Plocha 2245 m

This is a one-day snow shoeing tour through the most beautiful region in Macedonia. Snow shoeing starts few kilometers above the vivid village of Zirovnica, rich with authentic culture and architecture and ends at the peak Zirovnicka Ploca (Visoko Brdo) at an elevation of 2.245 meters. After we finish the tour we’ii have traditional lunch in domestic ambient in a mountain hut Govedarica above Zirovnica and a short walk through the village.

Snowshoeing tour data

Difficulty of the tour:

Duration of the tour:

5 to 7 hours

Length of the tour:

16 km

Uphill climbing:

1400 meters

Required fitness:

Panoramas and landscapes:

Biodiversity:

Cultural-historical sites:

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Just contact us if you need more information about the tour.

  • + 389 75 212 602
  • guides.mk@gmail.com

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