About this tour

Climbing Hoverla accompanied by a professional mountain guide.

 

Hoverla is probably the first association that arises when the Ukrainian Carpathians are mentioned. And not for nothing! After all, this is the highest point of our country, which is 2061 meters above sea level.

The mountain belongs to the Chornohirsky ridge, which is considered the main landscape and the most popular excursion site of the Carpathians. Its visitors are not only Ukrainian tourists, but also guests from all over the world.

"Hoverla" is translated from Magyar as "snowy mountain". And it really has a snowy peak. In addition, not only in winter - the weather here is always unpredictable.

Climbing Hoverla is relevant both in summer and in winter. There are several routes, the most popular are from the Zaroslyak railway station, from the Kozmeschyk tract, and others.

To conquer Hoverla is to feel complete freedom and euphoria after a difficult and long journey!


Included in the price of the tour:

- transfer by car along the route;

- Climbing Hoverla;

- accompanying by English-speaking guide;

- accompaniment of a mountain guide.

 

Additionally, you can purchase travel insurance on our website.

 

Not included in the price and will be paid additionally:

- entrance tickets to tourist facilities;

- meals.

 

Technical information for the Hoverla tour:

1. The tourist route to Hoverla is 7–7.5 km long in two directions, the height difference is 800 meters;

2. The ascent to Mount Hoverla takes approximately 4–5 hours, the descent approximately 3–4 hours;

3. The tourist route is designed for an average group of physically healthy people;

4. Participation in the excursion to Hoverla does not require prior training or experience;

5. It is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol during the hike to Hoverla and the descent.


What to take with you for a trip to Hoverla:

- a document certifying your identity (passport);

- comfortable waterproof shoes (preferably mountain trekking boots with high lacing and a "vibram" type protector);

- a windproof jacket with a hood, preferably waterproof, windproof pants that do not hinder movement, a warm sweater or a "fleece" type jacket, headgear (hat, bandana), raincoat;

- a spare set of clothes;

- backpack;

- water;

- food for snacks during climbing;

- necessary medicines (individual first-aid kit) that you use.


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Program

Departure from Lviv (06:00) - preparation for climbing, climbing Hoverla, snack on the top of the mountain - Lviv (return by 23:00).

4 reasons to choose tour

1

The highest point of our country, which is 2061 meters above sea level

2

The mountain belongs to the Chornohirsky ridge, which is considered the main landscape and the most popular excursion object of the Carpathians

3

To conquer Hoverla is to feel complete freedom and euphoria after a difficult and long journey

4

This is not only the highest mountain in our country, but also an extremely picturesque location with unparalleled views of the Chornohorsk range and not only

Key landmarks

1

Mount Hoverla

The highest peak in Ukraine with a height of 2,061 m. It is located on the border of Zakarpattia and Ivano-Frankivsk regions, and is the dominant point of the high mountain range of the Carpathian Chornohora. This is not only the highest mountain in our country, but also an extremely picturesque location with unparalleled views of the Chornohorsk range and beyond.

What is included?

Transfer along the route

Transfer along the route

Professional guide

Professional guide

*From each purchased tour, we transfer 10% to the Ukrainian Refugee Support Fund. All profits from press tours are transferred to the reconstruction of Ukraine.