Magaro 2254m, mount Galicica
One of the most iconic panoramic and epic ski tours un Macedonia.
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
Ski touring route that takes you to the Ohridian mountain diamond. Once standing on the top of the snowcapped peak Magaro 2254m asl, you can see the two Macedonian lake pearls in the same time, Ohrid and Prespa lake.
Description
Once you take the road up to the mountain passage of Galicica, follow the road as furthest you can reach. At one point the road will be fully covered with snow, so skinning starts at that point. Depending on the season snowfall, the start point may vary.
The best option for skinning to the top is on the north slope. The same slope is the most epic if you ski down on power with the sunset in the background. This beauty is truly a dreamlike feeling. If the conditions are not favorable in the North slope, a good alternative is the bowl on the east as following the route
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Tree Skiing
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons