Off the crowds and off the beaten tracks – ski touring in Gorce mountains and moving from shelter to shelter to experience some great skiing adrenaline, stunning winter mountain views and simple life experience.
Skiing in Polish wilderness
- Off the crowds and off the beaten tracks – ski touring in Gorce mountains
- Moving from shelter to shelter to experience some great skiing adrenaline, stunning winter mountain views and simple life experience
Duration
3 days
Group size
8 people
Hosted in
English
499 €/person
- Price for a person in double room
- Single room – extra charge 60€/person
- For booking deposit of 30% is required
Friday
Welcome to wintry Poland! Around Poland’s guide will pick you up from the Krakow airport or your hotel. Pick up from any other city upon request. Transfer by car to your first stop in Gorce – mountain range in the Western Beskids. First part of the ski tour with your backpacks on: 3-4 hour long transfer to the first cozy mountain shelter for check in. Day ends up with a traditional mountain dinner and mulled wine.
Saturday
Last day to discover some more Gorce’s summits. In the evening transfer by car to Cracow and the end of the trip.
Sunday
Time to catch a breath! The surrounding silence and majesty of the forest offers a great opportunity to relax in the sun. But you may as well want to continue bike exploration to see examples of the oldest oaks, some of them almost 500 years old and visit the semi natural animal reserve where you may see elks, lynx, wild boars and roe deer among others.
On the way back to Warsaw you will take a brief look at a few more characteristic places of the region. Northeast Poland is one of the most ecologically dense and sparsely populated regions of Poland where many natural areas are protected. Historically it has been a cultural and national mosaic and you may still feel this spirit in some places: like in the colorful Land of Open Shutters or wooden Orthodox churches we will pay a short visit.
On the way you will also see a true stork festival living here in large numbers and nesting in every village! In Podlasie, spring awakening is truly magical, with its picturesque flowery meadows and the scent of nature awakening.
Our trip will slowly come to an end with a late lunch in Tykocin, famous for its Jewish synagogue and brief look at the splendid Narew riverbank.
Food
three meals per day
Accommodation
mountain shelters
Transportation
minibus
Price includes: transportation from Cracow by minibus (with English speaking driver; transfer from any other city upon request); 2 nights in mountain shelters (double or twin rooms with shared bathroom); breakfast and lunch boxes per day and two dinners in mountain shelters; guided ski tour trip (3 days, one day for 4 hours and two days for 8 hours per day)
Price does not include: individual transfers; flights, insurance, ski equipment (possible to rent on site)
Joining & departure
Pick up from any hotel in Cracow included. We book pre and post travel accommodation upon request on an individual basis.
Essential clothing and things to know
Be prepared for an exciting 3-days of mountain trekking where we will walk with all the luggage, therefore make sure your backpack is not too heavy. Don’t forget to bring a sleeping bag, flashlight, water container, waterproof jacket, trekking boots and sun protection. In the mornings temperatures are still pretty low, so bring base layers and warm clothing.
If weather conditions won’t allow for skiing, we offer the equivalent of mountain trekking with a guide, rescheduling option or money return.
Activity level
This trip is perfect for adult travelers looking for a physical challenge and sports adventure – advanced skiing skills are required as well as perfect health. Trip is guided by a professional ski mountain instructor, skiing takes at least 8 hours per day (two days).
2-4.02.2024
499 €/person
16-18.02.2024
499 €/person
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Gorce ski touring weekend – winter
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