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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˚
Magaro 2254m, mount Galicica Map

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.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Couloir
  • Tree Skiing
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons