Spend four days in the heart of the Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine! Discover the pristine beauty of Carpathian Biosphere Reserve – its primeval beech forests are a part of UNESCO World Heritage List. Sleep under the canopy of Carpathian stars and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
Enjoy this Ultimate Trekking Tour in the Carpathian Mountains!
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Day 1- Welcome to Carpathians
From Ivano-Frankivsk transfer to the village of Kvasy – your hike starting point at the foot of Chornogora mountain ridge, which will host you for the following 4 days. At your first trekking day you will conquer Mt. Petros (2020 m) and settle for a night at a wooden shelter before heading to the Mt.Goverla’s top (2061m).
Distance: 16km – 7-8 hours walk
Overnight in a make-shift camp
Day 2- Trekking Chornogora Mountain Range
After delicious breakfast you will take up the biggest challenge of the trip – conquer the roof of Ukraine, to the maximum altitude of Mt. Goverla (2061m) and proceed trekking until you reach the highland lake Nesamovyte.
Distance: 9km – 6 hours walk
Overnight in a make-shift camp
Day 3- Trekking Chornogora Mountain Range
You will continue the hike conquering or traversing Mt.Rebra (2001m) and Mt.Brebenescul (2038m) on your way to Lake Brebenescul (eng. God’s Foot). This day you’ll stay overnight at a mountain meadow of Mt. Smotrych where you might meet (from May till September) local shepherds and witness the old tradition of sheep milk cheese production in the highlands.
Distance: 16 km – 6 hours walk
Day 4- Leaving the Carpathians
The last in the range but not the least picturesque is Mt.Pip Ivan (2022m). Pull yourself together for this last day elevation and the mountain will reveal you its secret – the remains of an abandoned astronomic observatory building. Heading for your trek finishing point you will admire the Lake Maricheika picturesque banks, enjoy the walk through conifer forest and explore Vesniarka mountain meadow.
Finish your hike in the village of Shybene. Transfer to Ivano-Frankivsk.
Distance: 12 km – 6 hours walk
Pricing per person
For a group of 6 - 288 EURO, for a group of 4 - 371 EURO, for a group of 2 - 468 EURO
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Where you will stay
You will stay in a make-shift camp (in tents). Expect to carry part of the equipment and food.
Pick up and Drop Off
Ivano-Frankivsk
Route
Ivano-Frankivsk – Kvasy – Chornogora Mountain range – Shybene - Ivano-Frankivsk
Transportation
Ivano-Frankivsk can be easily reached by train from Kyiv or Lviv. For short distances you will travel with a comfortable air-conditioned car or minivan.
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Activity
Hiking, Sightseeing
Difficulty
Challenging
Location
Challenging Carpathians, Ivano-Frankivsk
Have Questions?
+38-068-012-3450
inquiry@activeukraine.com
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