CAT SKI POPOVA SAPKA IN THE SHAR MOUNTAINS (SOUTHERN SIDE)

Per person rates:

• 4 nights, 3 days cat skiing – £940
• 5 nights, 4 days cat skiing – £1175
• 6 nights, 5 days cat skiing – £1410
• 7 nights, 6 days cat skiing – £1645

This activity is only suitable for those 13 years old or over. Solos to groups welcome

To book your trip, simply click Book Now. Please include your preferred dates and party size in the booking form.

We’ll confirm your booking with the provider for the requested dates and availability. If your preferred dates aren’t available, we’ll offer you the closest available option.

To secure your stay, the full balance is required upon confirmation of your dates. 

The ski resort of Popova Sapka can be easily reached from several surrounding airports. Numerous airlines serve these airports from all corners of Europe including the UK. Based on experience Wizz Air offer some the most affordable fairs.

Transfers are included for groups of 4 or more from Skopje airport. For smaller groups or non Skopje transfers options are available (see Optional Extras)

AIRPORT OPTIONS

• Skopje (North Macedonia) 93 km, 1h 20mins
• Ohrid (North Macedonia) 140km, 2h 30mins
• Prestina (Kosovo) 150km, 2h
• Thessaloniki (Greece) 320km, 4h
• Sofia (Bulgaria) 300km, 4h 30mins

UK and EU citizens are allowed into Macedonia without the need for a visa.

Base camp for your cat ski ride adventure is the 4* hotel in the resort Popova Sapka at the top of the Shar mountains.

The hotel has a well stocked bar, restaurant, ski room, laundry service and Spa centre which includes two saunas, swimming pool, gym and table tennis. There is even an onsite masseuse to work your tired muscles and high speed WiFi throughout the hotel for those who need to remote work in between skiing.

DAY 1

• 3-course evening meal

DAY 2 – DAY 7

• Breakfast
• Mountain lunch
• Cat ski snacks & drinks to help yourself to during the day
• 3-course evening meal

DAY 5 – DAY 8

• Breakfast

The portions are more than generous, all the food is fresh and any dietary requirements can be met – just tell us any preferences when you arrive

• CAT SKIING: up to 6 full days of guided cat skiing, with up to 6000m elevation gain each day, depending on weather conditions & group strength
• ACCOMMODATION: up to 7 nights accommodation at 4* hotel in Popova Sapka
  
• MEALS: Full board – breakfast, mountain lunch, 3-course dinner and snacks in the snowcat
• AVALANCHE SAFETY GEAR: Including fitted airbag backpack, shovel, probe & transceiver beacon. You are welcome to use your own if you have it
• GUIDING: 2 guides per snowcat (max guide to guest ratio 1:7)
• SMALL GROUPS: maximum 14 guests per snowcat

• RENTAL EQUIPMENT:  We have freeride skis, snowboards and ski touring equipment for rental if you don’t want to bring your own – €25 per day (paid in hotel)
• SERVICING: Ski & snowboard equipment servicing available
• DRINKS: Alcoholic drinks available at bar prices (not included with meals)
• AIRPORT TRANSFER: Return transfer from Skopje for groups of 4 + are included. 
  • Skopje (North Macedonia). Up to 3 – €100 each way
  • Ohrid (North Macedonia). Up to 3, return – €TBC
  • Prestina (Kosovo). Up to 3, return – €TBC
  • Thessaloniki (Greece). Up to 3, return – €TBC
  • Sofia (Bulgaria). Up to 3, return – €TBC
  • All transfers paid in hotel
• EXTRA NIGHTS: Hotel only without cat skiing – £65 pp 
• MASSAGES: €TBC
• SINGLE ROOMS: Prices are per person, based on shared rooms 2-3 in each. For those wanting a solo room or those travelling alone a single room charge per night applies – £30

• FLIGHTS: Our trips do not include flights, trains or other travel.
• TRANSFERS: For groups of 4 or more free transfers from Skopje airport are included, for smaller groups or transfers from other airports transfers can be organised at competitive prices, see optional extras.
• INSURANCE: Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness
• DRINKS: Alcoholic drinks including with meals are not included, there is  bar where these can be purchased
• VISAS: Visa requirements often change, and you are responsible for obtaining any required visas for this trip. Please check with your nearest embassy or consulate for up-to-date advice. UK visitors do not currently need a visa for North Macedonia

All riding will be done with at least two experienced riding guides. On the evening of arrival there will be a safety presentation on how to use the safety equipment and how the riding will run. The guides will base all runs around the groups ability.

• Cat skiing in North Macedonia is possible December – April
• Exact dates will be condition dependent
• It goes without saying the mountains will be cold in winter, with snowfall common from December through to April. Daytime temperatures in the mountains will likely be around -10°C up to 0°C, but can drop lower at the higher elevations. You’ll need to bring adequate winter ski clothing and warm layers, but the hotel will keep you snug and warm during the evenings. The snowcat cabin also provides some shelter but is not heated.