BABIA GÓRA – PILSKO WINTER SNOWSHOE HIKE
A WINTER WONDERLAND IN THE BESKIDS – HIKE THROUGH MAGICAL SNOWY LANDSCAPES
On the border of Slovakia and Poland lie the Beskids, not far from the Tatras but much quieter, so fewer tourists visit. The 1725 m summit of Babia Góra rises on the Beskid range – excellent terrain for lovers of winter hiking and snowshoeing. Beautiful pine forests and a cosy winter landscape welcome hikers. On the other side, north-west of Babia Góra, rises Pilsko (1557 m), which is also a local ski paradise.
Come and join us on this magical winter hike in a less touristy, adventurous region.
TOUR DIFFICULTY
This tour was designed especially for beginner and intermediate winter hikers. The terrain isn't too difficult, but there will be elevation gain. If you want to improve your winter hiking, join us on this tour.
Important! In the mountains many unforeseeable factors can affect the programme (e.g. changeable weather). For this reason I cannot guarantee the success of the tour and cannot accept responsibility for changes. In extreme conditions the guide always decides on changes to the programme or the route!
PROGRAMME
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Day one
Departure at 16:00 from Nyugati railway station 📍 map by carpool, arriving between 20:00 and 21:00 in Rabka, where we stay. After arrival: dinner, conversation and rest.
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Day two
After breakfast we pack our gear – microspikes, snowshoes – and after about 15 minutes' drive we reach today's starting point; the goal is the summit of Babia Góra. The route first follows a wide, flat track, but soon we enter the forest and the climb begins, lasting all the way to the summit. We stop several times to rest, and after 3 – 4 hours we find ourselves on the summit, which in good weather offers a wonderful panorama. After a short rest and refreshment we descend the way we came and return to the accommodation in the late afternoon. Time for dinner and rest.
Walking time: 6 – 8 hoursDistance: 17 kmElevation: 980 m up, 980 m down -
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Day three
Today we hike up Pilsko, which is a little more popular with local hikers, but we'll climb it on a less frequented route.
We set off right after breakfast so that we can get home in good time in the evening. After a few minutes' drive we reach the car park, leave the cars and head for the summit. Today's hike has less elevation and distance than yesterday: 10 km there and back and 750 metres of ascent. We reach the summit in three hours and after a short rest head back down. The scenery here is wonderful too. Arrival home late in the evening.
Walking time: 5 – 7 hoursDistance: 10 kmElevation: 750 m up, 750 m down
COSTS
The tour costs HUF 57,000, which includes guiding, equipment and organisation.
PAYMENT ON REGISTRATION
Payment in advance by bank transfer.
Precup Csaba, sole trader
Bank account: 12100011-17482303
Tax number: 90073115 – 1 – 42
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Carpool travel, paid on the spot (expected HUF 5,000 – 10,000 per person, depending on the actual group size, fuel consumption and how full the cars are)
ACCOMMODATION
We'll stay in apartments costing between EUR 60 and 100.
Meals are individual, at the accommodation and in restaurants.
Travel insurance: around HUF 3,000.
EQUIPMENT
Warm clothing suited to the weather!
- shell jacket
- hiking trousers
- base layer
- mid layer
- hat
- warm waterproof softshell gloves
- neck gaiter
- sunglasses
- sunscreen
- headlamp
- warm jacket (down or synthetic)
- 25 – 30 litre hiking backpack
- waterproof hiking boots
- trekking poles
- phone
- microspikes
- snowshoes
Good to know
Travel
We travel by carpool; those travelling to the venue on their own settle the travel costs among themselves. Those travelling by carpool share the total travel cost (of all vehicles) on average. Drivers and guides do not contribute to the travel costs. The travel cost is split between the passengers of each car, divided by the number of people in the car; the guide and the driver pay no travel costs! If you have a car and driving experience, sign up as a carpool driver!
Weather
Be prepared for changeable winter weather; wind and snow can come at any time, so bring layered, warm and waterproof clothing and suitable equipment.
Food
During the hikes everyone takes care of their own food: sandwiches, sweet and savoury snacks, chocolate, energy bars.
Insurance
Participation requires travel insurance covering the whole period, valid for mountain rescue and hospital treatment. Recommended insurer: EUB, extreme sports category eub.hu ↗
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