Catski in Macedonia

with one day in Greece

Ski Level

4 out of 5 stars

Freeride Level

3 out of 5 stars

Physical Effort

2 out of 5 stars

Accommodation

4 out of 5 stars

A Catski Freeride adventure in south Macedonia

Freeride the Baba mountain in the heart of the Pelister national park 

and spend a day in Greece skiing the Kajmaktzalan resort and bathe in the Loutraki natural hot water springs

season runs from 15.12 to 30.03

6 days/ 5 nights

2 guides for a max. of 10 pers.

Group min. 4 persons required

max. altitude 2610m

from 1 750chf p/p

 

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Your hotel

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Catski base

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This snow-cat adventure will give you the perfect adventure for backcountry skiing and snowboarding, on the Baba mountain, in the Pelister national Park . The specially designed snowcat that has a passenger cabin will take you to the mountain peak called Pelister, at 2610m, from where you can choose your path down through the deep snow. With 4 to 6 runs or more a day and an average of a 1000m vertical per run, you get in plenty of those perfect turns.

You also have a day in Greece, in the morning skiing in the Kajmaktzalan resort and in the afternoon, bathing in the open air Loutraki hot springs.

Arrival – day 1

Flight to Skopje airport. We will await you on a flight that arrives between 10am and 1pm.

We will meet with you at your exit of the airport and transfer you to your hotel by Taxi or private shuttle, lasts around 3h.

You arrive at the hotel around 5pm, settle in. We  meet at 6.30pm, at the bar for a welcome drink.

7.30pm Evening meal.

Sweet dreams

 

Your daily program – Day 2,3,5  

  • 7-8am Breakfast
  • 8-8.30am Transfer with a van to the start point of the Pistenbully (7 km from the hotel)
  • 30am Loading the equipment, safety briefing introduction and security check
  • 9am Hit the mountain, 1 hour drive in the snow cat to the peak of the mountain through the Pelister National Park , from Lovecka mountain hut to the Pelister peak.
  • 10am Skiing and snowboarding from the top of the Mountain, where you have several lines down on the north side of the mountain, from 2- 4 km lengths. This depends on the snow conditions and the physical ability of participants. You can usually get in 4 to 6 runs per day or more.
  • 12am or 1pm Lunch brake at the Shiroka mountain lodge.
  • After lunch a couple more runs, the last run can be on the south side of the mountain that offers an extreme run.

4.30pm Transfer back to the hotel.

7pm Diner

 

 Day 4

Early start for ad ay visiting Kajmaktzalan ski Resort in Greece, skiing for the first part of the day, later bathing in the Loutraki open air natural hot water springs and late lunch in Loutraki. Or if you wish you could spend the whole day resting and bathing at the hot springs.

 

Day 6 – Departure Day

  • 7-8am Breakfast
  • Check out
  • 10am departure airport transfer to Skopje, lasts around 3h
  • Farewell
  • Flight home

 

Includes

  • 6 nights at the hotel – Full board breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • 3 days catskiing, 4 to 6 catski runs per day or more, with an average of a 1000 vertical meters per run
  • One day in Greece skiing/hot springs
  • All land transport
  • Airport transfers to hotel and back
  • One local guide
  • One WSA guide
  •  Greece ski pass

 

 

Does not include

  • International flight to Skopje
  • Alcohol, soft drinks and tour snacks
  • Lunch in Loutraki Greece
  • Insurances
  • Ski / Snowboard touring gear
  • Safety gear
  • Anything that’s not in the includes section.

Accomodation – rating Superior

Except the best accommodation and exceptional food.

This small family-run hotel offering 4 star quality service, is quietly situated at 900m above sea level in a forest, at the foot of Pelister National Park one of the oldest parks in the Balkans.

The hotel is 4 km from the town Bitola and 25 km from the Greek border.Pelister’s trademarks are clear spring water and rivers where you can see Pelister and Pelagonia trout, waterfalls and glacial mountain lakes. The fantastic mountain scenery and pure air here provide a picturesque backdrop for a relaxing holiday designed especially to suit your needs.

Our restaurant offers a pleasant ambiance with outstanding hospitality, combined with great food and a choice of drinks which will inspire you. Here you find a warm atmosphere, enjoy your meal by a nice warm crackling fire.

 

 

Access

International flight to Skopje

We pick you up at the airport

Airport transfers, by taxi or private shuttle to your hotel, lasts around 3h.

 

Insurances

  • leisure sports activities
  • worldwide repatriation
  • helicopter mountain rescue with no geographical or altitude limits
  • accident
  • Illness
  • cancellations
  • and whatever you feel necessary 

 

Guides

One local guide and one WSA Swiss certified guide. For 5 full days.

 

Safety tips / Health

This is a Freeride package, you need to be able to ski powder and unprepared snow comfortably.

A good physical health is needed.

No need to worry about Altitude sickness, you have plenty of time to adapt and we will make sure to not move up to fast on your first riding day.

Please mention any health conditions, any allergies or serious medicationyou may be taking when you book with us.

 

Avalanche Risks and safety

Avalanche danger in mountains is always present.

WSA has years of experience at recognizing areas and snow conditions that are a high avalanche hazard, to avoid them.

We will make sure on the first day that everyone has the adequate gear and knows how to use it. We will provide you with a tutorial on this topic.

Thought you must accept all the risks that come with skiing remote and uncontrolled areas.

The correct mountain attitude is of essence.

 

 

 

Gear

Ski/Snowboard freeride Gear

We advise you to use suitable gear, freeride gear

We can help you prepare your complete gear list, just contact WSA.

 

Avalanche safety gear

  • The compulsory trio : shovel, probe and transceiver
  • ABS bag, not compulsory but advised
  • Extra batteries for the beacon

 

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