North Macedonia Ski Touring Trip

Explore the wildest and most beautiful mountains in Macedonia on this unforgettable 8-day ski touring journey. Discover untouched terrain, deep snow, and fresh lines across diverse snow conditions — from alpine bowls to forested descents. With daily vertical drops between 800 and 1200 meters, you’ll leave your signature on the slopes of Macedonia’s highest peaks.

This tour goes beyond the backcountry. You’ll visit cultural gems like Skopje, Ohrid, and Bitola, experiencing traditional Macedonian cuisine, wine, and hospitality. Over the course of 6 ski touring days, you’ll ride through four national parks and along the borderline with Albania, combining adventure with cultural discovery.

Journey Day by Day

  • Day 1 – Arrival & Skopje Visit: Pick-up from Skopje Airport. Depending on arrival time, optional visit to Skopje city. Transfer to Popova Shapka Ski Center for a 2-night stay.
  • Day 2–3 – Shar Mountain Touring: Ski touring from Popova Shapka (1700m), aiming for Kazani (2567m) or Blue Peak (2550m). 5–7 hours of touring, 700–1000m ascent. On Day 3, transfer to Mavrovo National Park.
  • Day 4 – Korab Mountain: Ski touring in the remote and wild Korab Mountain, starting near 1450m. After skiing, drive to the UNESCO city of Ohrid.
  • Day 5–6 – Galicica & Jablanica Mountains: Based in Ohrid, ski tour Magaro Peak (2255m) in Galicica National Park (700m descent) with stunning lake views. Then explore Jablanica Mountain near the Albania border.
  • Day 7 – Pelister National Park: Ski to Pelister Peak (2601m) with a 1240m descent. Evening transfer to Skopje for the final night.
  • Day 8 – Departure: Transfer to Skopje Airport.

Ski Touring Gallery

North Macedonia Ski Touring
Korab Mountain Ski Touring
Pelister Peak
Ski Touring Macedonia
Korab Ski Touring
Jablanica Ski Touring
Pelister Ski Touring
Jablanica Slopes

It's good to know:

This is a short version of the itinerary. Mountain weather is unpredictable year-round and often shapes the decisions made during the program. The tour can be adapted to your preferences in terms of difficulty, duration, and rest days.

Tour Information

  • Group Size: Up to 5 people per guide
  • Best Season: February to early April
  • Total Duration: 8 days / 6 days ski touring
  • Experience: Minimum 1 season of off-piste/ski touring experience (ski or snowboard)
  • Fitness: Good condition; able to tour for 3–5 hours/day
  • Gear: Touring skis or splitboard, skins, avalanche beacon, probe, shovel. Gear list provided after booking.
  • Customizable: Yes – difficulty, rest days, and duration can be adjusted
  • Accommodation: This is a round trip and you will visit different regions and mountains in Macedonia. We will have transfers from different areas and cities with durations of 20 minutes to 2 hours. We stay in three-star hotels with comfortable rooms.

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