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High Trails of Macedonia HIGH TRAILS OF MACEDONIA Mountain biking highlights holiday in Macedonia, the `Pearl of the Balkans` Off-road biking above Popova Shapka in the Shah Mountains Cycling in the Galicica National Park between Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa Sightseeing and wine-tasting in the UNESCO-listed town of Ohrid Makes a circuit of some of the best mountain biking locations in western Macedonia HOLIDAY CODE MAMB North Macedonia, Cycling, 8 Days 7 nights hotel, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, max group size: 12, 6 days biking, 270 kms, 80% off-road - no vehicle support, ke biking leader, max altitude 2050 metres VIEW DATES, PRICES & BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY HERE www.keadventure.com UK: +44(0) 17687 73966 US (toll-free): 1-888-630-4415 PAGE 2 HIGH TRAILS OF MACEDONIA Introduction Landlocked and sandwiched between Albania, Serbia, Bulgaria and Greece, Macedonia is a mountainous country with extensive wilderness areas that make it a paradise for mountain bikers. Our bespoke itinerary takes us on a tour of the best mountain biking in the rugged western part of the country, transferring between locations, staying in family-run hotels and with time for sightseeing in Skopje, in Tetova and in the UNESCO-losted lakeside town of Ohrid. Predominantly off-road riding on 4WD tracks and trails, our explorations take us to the Shar (Sar) Mountains above the ski station of Popova Shapka, to the stunning Mavrovo and Galicica national parks, to Lake Ohrid on the border with Albania and into the Vodno Mountains above Skopje. With a selection of excellent day-rides, far-reaching views and a wealth of ancient ruins and cultural interest, this Macedonian adventure has something for everyone. Is this holiday for you? MOUNTAIN BIKING. Six days of guided mountain biking, averaging 45 kilometres each day, with approximately 850 metres of ascent and 1100 metres of descent each day. The cycling is largely on rough mountain roads and forest tracks, with some sections of not-very-technical singletrack, this is a holiday for regular weekend bikers with reasonable off-road skills and level of fitness. We will be riding for between 4 and 6 hours on each day. Baggage is transferred between hotels each day and there are several short transfers. Please note that there is no vehicle support during the day-rides. BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE LOCALLY. Holiday Itinerary Day 1: Meet at the group hotel in Popova Shapka. A single transfer from Skopje Airport is provided. We will meet at the group accommodation in Popova Shapka. KE Land Only package services begin with a single timed group transfer from Skopje Airport to the group hotel. This transfer is usually mid afternoon and takes one hour and 15 minutes. There will be a group briefing over dinner with the guide. ACCOMMODATION MEALS D HOTEL Day 2: A superb day of off-road cycling in the Shar (Sar) Mountains. Drive to Bistra. Today's great introductory ride takes us into the foothills of the Shar (Sar) Mountains. Following non-technical off- road tracks and close to the border with Kosovo, we cycle into the untamed Leshnica Valley. Here, we discover a hidden paradise and have astonishing views of one of Europe’s secret mountain regions. On our way back to the road, we ride by way of Ceripashina and the Ski Centre, then continue to the city of Tetovo, where we will visit one of the most beautiful mosques in the Balkans. In Tetovo, we will also take a break for Turkish coffee, before driving to our hotel in Bistra. ACCOMMODATION ASCENT 850M DISTANCE 30KM GPS DATA VIEW HOTEL NOW MEALS BLD DESCENT 850M TIME 4 - 5 HRS CYCLING HOURS Day 3: Cycle high grassy trails and gravel roads through the Mavrovo National Park. Return to Bistra. www.keadventure.com UK: +44(0) 17687 73966 US (toll-free): 1-888-630-4415 PAGE 3 HIGH TRAILS OF MACEDONIA After our introduction to Macedonian mountain biking yesterday we are now in good shape to take on a few further challenges today. Today we cycle the first of two days through the Mavrovo National Park. Riding an ever changing combination of surfaced and hard-pack gravel roads leads us through a fairytale scene of grassy meadows and snowy peaks. Our route today follows the Radika River and depending on conditions the finishing point today will be decided on the day. Finishing the day with the short transfer back to our charming Bistra hotel, we refuel with traditional Macedonian cuisine. ACCOMMODATION ASCENT 800M DISTANCE 50KM GPS DATA VIEW HOTEL NOW MEALS BLD DESCENT 1100M TIME 5 HRS CYCLING HOURS Day 4: Ride from Mavrovo Lake to Galicnik and Tresonche then transfer to Ohrid beside the Lake Ohrid. Biking into the Bistra Mountains takes us alongside the emerald green Mavrovo Lake, with visits to the villages of Nikiforovo and Leunovo. We continue off-road to Galicnik, whilst riding through green pastures dotted with ancient sheepfolds. Galicnik is one of the most beautiful mountain villages in Macedonia, with houses built in an old traditional Macedonian style. A long downhill through forest then leads to the roadhead village of Tresonche, where the way of life has changed remarkably little since the 19th century. Here, we are picked up and transfer to our hotel accommodation in Ohrid. In the evening we will go out to a local winery and have dinner there with an included wine tasting. ACCOMMODATION ASCENT 850M DISTANCE 70KM GPS DATA VIEW HOTEL NOW MEALS BLD DESCENT 1480M TIME 6 - 7 HRS CYCLING HOURS Day 5: Challenging ascent across slopes of Mount Jablanica. Descend to Lake Ohrid. Afternoon at leisure. After breakfast we take a short transfer to the lower slopes of Mount Jablanica. Straddling the border with Albania, Jablanica is one of the few places where the Balkan lynx can be spotted. Starting with a dirt road climb, our route today takes us close to the Albanian border and through traditional Macedonian mountain life. From our highpoint, we follow the Albanian Border on a superb 14 kilometre descent directly to Lake Ohrid. Continuing to cycle around Lake Ohrid we stop by a local fish restaurant for a traditional lunch. On return to Ohrid town, the rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the historic streets and sights of this UNESCO-listed town. ACCOMMODATION ASCENT 700M DISTANCE 45KM MEALS BLD HOTEL DESCENT 1100M TIME 5 HRS CYCLING HOURS Day 6: Cycle the rugged mountains trails of Galicica National Park. Transfer to Skopje. Described as an open air botanical gardens, the Galicica National Park is our objective today. Riding from Velestovo (on the outskirts of Ohrid), we ascend gradually into a scenic mountain region with panoramic views of the Ohrid and Prespa lakes. There will be lots of opportunities for photo stops. Then, as we begin our descent, we will enjoy a mix of off-road and backroad biking with some singletrack. From Eleshec, we drive to the picturesque fishing village of Trpejca for lunch, then transfer back to Skopje. www.keadventure.com UK: +44(0) 17687 73966 US (toll-free): 1-888-630-4415 PAGE 4 HIGH TRAILS OF MACEDONIA ACCOMMODATION ASCENT 900M DISTANCE 40KM GPS DATA VIEW HOTEL NOW MEALS BLD DESCENT 1280M TIME 5 HRS CYCLING HOURS Day 7: A day of singletrack riding on Vodno Mountain followed by afternoon sightseeing in Skopje. We have a final morning of riding in the Skopje area and this includes the option of some cable-car assisted singletrack biking on Vodno Mountain. There is then a short ride on a quiet road to Matka Canyon, one of the most famous outdoor destinations in the Skopje region. This is a magnificent canyon with a man-made lake and there's the option to take a boat trip into a cave. Here, too, we visit the 14th century monastery of St Andreja (built by the son of the famous medieval king, Volkashin). We take lunch, before heading back to Skopje, where we do some sightseeing in the old bazaar, at Skopje Fortress and at the ‘Stone Bridge’. We also see some monuments from the 'Skopje 2014' Project. We spend our final night in Macedonia at our Skopje hotel. ACCOMMODATION ASCENT 900M DISTANCE 35KM GPS DATA VIEW HOTEL NOW MEALS BLD DESCENT 900M TIME 4 HRS CYCLING HOURS Day 8: Departure day. A single transfer to Skopje Airport is provided. KE Land Only package services end with a very early group transfer from the hotel to Skopje Airport. Should you wish to extend your time in Macedonia, our team of adventure travel consultants would be happy to discuss options with you. MEALS B Holiday Information What's Included • English-speaking local guide • Airport transfers as described • All accommodation as described • All Meals • All land transport required by the itinerary • National park entrance fees • All excursions and sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary What's Not Included • Travel insurance • Visas • Airport taxes • Airport transfers other than those described • Extra activities and excursions • Tips for local staff • Miscellaneous personal expenditure www.keadventure.com UK: +44(0) 17687 73966 US (toll-free): 1-888-630-4415 PAGE 5 HIGH TRAILS OF MACEDONIA • Bike hire and/or bike carriage Joining Arrangements & Transfers Clients should join this trip at Skopje Airport. A single timed group transfer to first night's hotel in Popova Shapka is provided on Day 1 of the trip itinerary. This transfer will depart from Skopje Airport mid afternoon. At the end of the trip itinerary (Day 8) there will be a single, very early transfer back to Skopje Airport. Clients arriving/departing on flights that do not coincide with the times for these transfers should make their own transfer arrangement.
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