A truly adventurous trip, which will get you conquering the snowy peaks. You will know the techniques of winter hiking, experience the hospitality and culture of a local ethnic group – the Hutsuls.
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Getting to most remote Carpathian corners in winter time is already of a challenge itself. Moreover, it is a perfect occasion to see the mountains in gorgeous, picturesque winter views. This trip will push the limits of what you can do on a hike.
Day 1 – Welcoming Day
Arrive early in the morning to Ivano-Frankivsk railway station.
Transfer to Kolomyya town. Take a guided tour around the downtown.
Visit the Hutsul Folk Art Museum of to get to know local culture better. Take a masterclass in traditional Easter-egg painting.
Overnight in a family-owned guesthouse
Day 2 – Testing hike
Travel to the heart of Carpathians – Bily Slon campsite – the base for your three-day hikes.
During the testing hike with an experienced guide you’ll ascende the altitude of 1184m of Kosaryshche-Stepanskyy mountain range, discover the beauty of mountains in fall or winter. In the evening relax back in the campsite. Distance to cover: 15km.
Overnight in a hostel.
Day 3- Hiking Challenge
This day the strongest will cover 28km of mountain paths ascending to the altitude of 1583m of Mt. Skupova and 1250m to the magnificent megalithic Uhorski Rocks.
Enjoy a home-made lunch with a Hutsul family.
Overnight in a hostel.
Day 4 – Hiking and Farewell
On the last day of your winter challenge you will conquer the Kostrych mountain range (1586m).Distance to cover: 20km.
Transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk railway station.
Pricing per person
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Where you will stay
You will stay in a family-owned guesthouse for the first night and in a bungalow or a cottage at a campsite in Carpathians.
Pick up and Drop Off
Ivano-Frankivsk
Route
Ivano-Frankivsk - Kolomyya - Bilyi Slon Campsite in the Carpathians - Ivano-Frankivsk
Transportation
Car transfers along the route
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Activity
Skiing
Difficulty
Moderate
Location
Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kolomyya
Have Questions?
+38-068-012-3450
inquiry@activeukraine.com
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