Skiing in North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a ski destination in The Balkans region, with 7 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,235m to 2,377m, giving a vertical range of 1,142m. Across the area there are 36km of prepared pistes. There are 48 runs in total - 17 easy, 18 intermediate, 9 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 33 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 8 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Скијачки центар Попова шапка, Mavrovo, Ponikva and Nizepole. The ski season typically runs from December to March. A daily adult lift pass costs around €20 on average.
Ski Resorts in North Macedonia
7 ski resorts in North Macedonia
Kruševo
Kruševo is a small ski area in North Macedonia. It has 2 km of pistes served by 3 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 1,360 m to 1,410 m, a vertical drop of 50 m.
Mavrovo
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Nizepole
Nizepole is a small ski area in North Macedonia. It has 0.7 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 1,318 m to 1,445 m, a vertical drop of 127 m.
Pelister
Pelister is a ski area in North Macedonia. The slopes run from 1,416 m to 1,770 m, a vertical drop of 354 m.
Ponikva
Ponikva is a small recreational ski center and weekend settlement in the Osogovo Mountains, eastern North Macedonia. It features two slopes and two ski lifts, with elevations ranging from 1300m to 1650m.
Скијачки центар Попова шапка
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Ски Центар Михајово, Ski Center Mihajlovo
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North Macedonia at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 7 resorts
Total Resorts
7
Total Piste km
39 km
Total Lifts
30
Elevation Range
1,235–2,377 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
48
Where to start in North Macedonia
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Top Resorts in North Macedonia
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Скијачки центар Попова шапка | 19 | 712 | 8 |
| Mavrovo | 16 | 607 | 13 |
| Kruševo | 2 | 50 | 3 |
| Ponikva | 1 | 121 | 2 |
| Nizepole | 1 | 127 | 2 |
| Ски Центар Михајово, Ski Center Mihajlovo | 1 | 90 | 2 |
| Pelister | - | 355 | - |
Season Calendar - North Macedonia
When each resort is open for skiing
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