E-Mountain Bike North Macedonia

This is a E-Mountain bike journey in northern Macedonia, still free unknown territory within Europe that with a mix of mountains, national parks and high plains a true playground forms for the outdoor adventurer. Also in terms of mountain bike is northern Macedonia almost virgin land. The rich culture, wonderful landscapes and authentic villages form it into a top destination To deal with the mountain bike traverse. This mountain biking trip not only takes you through beautiful landscapes, it also ensures that you are in touch comes with the local culture and customs of the country.

The trajectory varies from gravel roads to asphalt and easy single trails. The use of E-mountain bikes makes it the ideal trip for every beginning mountain biker, or mountain biker who enjoys simple flowing lines. A minimal mountain biking experience is of course required to fully enjoy this tour of northern Macedonia.

CIA

Comfort 80%: You sleep in comfortable hotels.

Intensity 60%: You are participating in an active trip that requires a minimum of basic fitness. This means that a basic cycling condition is enough to make this trip. With the E-bike you decide how intense you make it depending on the desired pedal assistance.

Adventure 80%: You trek around in an active outdoor program and discover a country from a mountain bike, but you can fall back on the necessary comfort and certain facilities.

E-Mountain Bike North Macedonia

• 31/08/2024 - 07/09/2024
• min. 8 persons - max 10 persons (*)
• 1595 € per person

INDIVIDUAL/PRIVATE

• PERIOD on request
• NUMBER on request
• COST PRICE on request

(*) will proceed only when 8 people are registered.

INCLUDING

• 7 nights in comfortable accommodation
• 3 meals/day
• Rent good quality E-mountain bikes
• Certified English-speaking local guides
• 1 guide from The Wildlinger
• On-site transportation (including to and from the airport)
• Access to National Parks

EXCLUSIVE

• Flights there and back Skopje Macedonia (though on request)
• Travel Insurance
• Cancellation Insurance
• Beverage
• Personal expenses

E-Mountain Bike North Macedonia

Day 1: Popova Sapka

On the first day fly we go to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport in northern Macedonia, where we are met by our local guide who then takes us to Popova Sapka brings. Here everyone will have time to install and just to relax in the bar and spa of the Scardus Hotel before the adventure begins. We prepare the E-Mountainbikes so that we can leave smoothly the next day, overflow the weekly schedule and enjoy a real welcome dinner.

Day 2: Lower Leshnica

After breakfast, our mountain bike tour immediately to the hotel. We climbing up to 2000 meters and descend through a nice single trail deep into the forests of the Shar Mountains. Next, we hit a dirt road in that takes us through one of the most beautiful valleys in Macedonia, the valley of Lower Leshnica. This is therefore the ultimate location for a real picnic! A short walk Then brings us to the Krivoshija waterfall, known for the rock formation this waterfall creates. After this short hike bikes we further past picturesque villages and mountain rivers. Finally, we will be picked up and move to Mavrovo National Park, where we will spend the night.

Day 3: Mavrovo National Park

We jump to our hotel right away on the mountain bike for a tour that first takes us through the villa zone past one of the largest artificial lakes in Macedonia. We then drive through pine and beech forests, and we get a view of the authentic Macedonia. Abandoned villages which come back to life in the summer with traditional shepherds and beekeepers. Our guide will then also tell us more about the "Brsjaks", the former inhabitants of these now abandoned villages. Finally, we enjoy a traditional lunch, after which we returned to our hotel for a dinner a small local family restaurant.

Day 4: Highlands & Cheese tasting

After breakfast, we drive toward Leunovo, a village next to Mavrovo Lake. There we turn into a dirt road that winds through pine and beech forests towards the beautiful "highlands" of northern Macedonia! Picturesque meadows with vistas up to the borders with Albania and Kosovo will make mouths drop here. On the way here, you can enjoy a "cheese tasting" in one of the local sheep farms. Then we drive on toward the territory of the "Miyaks", of which only a few still live in the all but abandoned village Lazaropole. Here we will also spend the night.

Day 5: Lake Ohrid

Today we start with a brief transfer to the beginning of our new route to the well-known Lake Ohrid. By UNESCO protected natural and cultural heritage. We start our tour in Vevchani, a village known for its architecture and wonderful resource. We continue our way across the Yablanica mountain, a lively, little-visited mountain full of small rivers and grasslands interspersed with tall forests. Along the side of Albania, this area is national park and moreover, it gives us one of the most beautiful views of Lake Ohrid. We drive up to the highest village on this mountain and then drive parallel to the border of Albania about a breathtaking ridge where you will also be able to enjoy again beautiful views! Then we descend again to "Lake Ohrid" where we will eat in a local seafood restaurant and where you have a refreshing swim can take in the water. We sleep in Ohrid.

Day 6: Recharge

Today is a easy ride which usually runs on asphalt roads. We drive through small fishing villages and beautiful lagoon-like beaches up to the IX-century St. Naum monastery. Here we pause to reflect on the history of the region and visit the source of the "Brim" river. A network of underwater springs that flow into a large lagoon. On the way back, we have lunch in a traditional seafood restaurant and enjoy a nice laidback afternoon on the waterfront. In the afternoon you can also enjoy some free time in Ohrid self. Also today we spend the night in Ohrid.

Day 7: Galichica National Park

This last day we mountain bike in the Galichica National Park. This national park is part of the UNESCO protected "Ohrid lake biodiversity region". It is home to a wide variety of wildlife. We cycle through the valleys of Galichica, enjoying a homemade lunch in a traditional guesthouse. Finally, we descend back in the direction of Ohrid. Once arrived move we to Skopje where we have our last night spend before returning home the next morning.

Day 8: Farewell

We breakfast together and then you will be dropped off at the airport to home return.

E-Mountain Bike North Macedonia

Hotels

Each time we stay in comfortable hotels including two 4-star hotels. So as far as sleeping places are concerned, you can always rely on all the necessary luxury and comfort. We trek around so you will sleep in different hotels those differences in terms of authenticity and luxury, but piece by piece provided in sufficient basic comfort And which you repeatedly with a charm of its own will welcome.

E-Mountain Bike North Macedonia

Mountain Bike Level

The trajectory varies from gravel roads to asphalt and easy single trails. The use of E-mountain bikes makes it the ideal trip for every beginning mountain biker, or mountain biker who enjoys simple flowing lines. A minimal mountain biking experience is of course required to fully enjoy this tour of northern Macedonia.

We riding with a daypack and a shuttle bus will take us and/or our remaining luggage from one accommodation to another. Depending on the conditions and the stage  rise we between the 550 and 1250 meters per diem and fall we between 550 and 1350 meters per day. The daily stages vary between the 34 km and 58 km per diem.

Guides

We work together with professional mountain bike guides who will ensure that you will feel on top and amuse during the E-mountain bike trip in northern Macedonia. In addition boost they also your mountain bike level and skills. The focus of this trip is on fun and easy routes, through beautiful landscapes with a pinch of culture and gastronomy.

Supplies

• Cycling Clothing
• Rainwear
• Daypack & drinking bottle
• Goggle or sunglasses

The exact materials list will follow after booking.

Insurance

Finally, we ask each participant to provide a travel insurance to be taken out for the entire period of the trip. An example is short-term travel insurance with Allianz or KBF. Call and email your insurer in advance, explain what you will be doing and make sure you have a good understanding of what all is covered and what the exceptions are! If required, we will advise you on how to properly obtain the necessary insurance.