About the Trip
Explore the wildest and most beautiful mountains in North 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 1,200 meters, you will leave your signature on the slopes of North Macedonia's highest peaks.
This tour goes beyond the backcountry. You will visit cultural gems like Skopje, Ohrid and Bitola, experiencing traditional Macedonian cuisine, wine and hospitality. Over 6 ski touring days, you will ride through national parks and along the borderline with Albania, combining adventure with cultural discovery.
Tour Summary
- Group size: Up to 5 people per guide
- Best season: January to March
- Total duration: 8 days / 6 days ski touring
- Experience: Minimum 1 season of off-piste or ski touring experience, ski or snowboard
- Fitness: Good fitness condition, able to tour for 3-5 hours per day
- Gear: Touring skis or splitboard, skins, avalanche beacon, probe and shovel. Gear list provided after booking.
- Customizable: Yes. Difficulty, rest days and duration can be adjusted.
- Accommodation: Round trip through different mountain regions with three-star hotels and comfortable rooms.
Day by Day
Day 1: Arrival and 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, 1,700 m, aiming for Kazani, 2,567 m, or Blue Peak, 2,550 m. Expect 5-7 hours of touring with 700-1,000 m ascent. On Day 3, transfer to Mavrovo National Park.
Day 4: Korab Mountain
Ski touring in the remote and wild Korab Mountain, reaching Kepi Bard Peak, 2,638 m, starting near 1,450 m. After skiing, drive to the UNESCO city of Ohrid.
Day 5-6: Galichica and Jablanica Mountains
Based in Ohrid, ski tour Magaro Peak, 2,255 m, in Galichica National Park with stunning lake views. Then explore Jablanica Mountain near the Albania border.
Day 7: Pelister National Park
Ski to Pelister Peak, 2,601 m, with a 1,240 m descent. Evening transfer to Skopje for the final night.
Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Skopje Airport.
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Good to Know
This is a short version of the itinerary. Mountain weather is unpredictable in winter 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.
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