As a private tour it starts with hotel pick-up (centrally located hotels or apartments). • departure from Lviv (7:00) • transfer to Bilasovytsya village • start of the ascent • snack break • ascent to the summit of Pikuy Mountain (1408 m asl) • snack break • descent to Bilasovytsya village • return to Lviv (appr. 20:00-21:00)Pikuy mountain is the highest peak of the Beskyd Watershed Ridge and the highest geographical point of Lviv region (1408 m asl). The peak is covered with picturesque rocks and steep cliffs. The views from the mountain peak offer the best panoramas in the Lviv region. The Main Carpathian Watershed is a part of the Great European Watershed, which divides the basins of Black and Baltic seas. The largest rivers of the region, such as Dniester, Syan, Uzh, Latorytsya, Stryy, Rika, originate here. The ridge has few accessible passages, such as Uzhotsky, Veretsky, and the oldest one, Ruska Put (in Ukrainian, Rus way), known since neolithic times. This route was widely used in the Medieval period by the Rus kings for trade and wars. Virgin beech forests cover the southern part of the Watershed Range; further to the South-West, the beech forests are listed as a part of the trans-border UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Ukraine has one of the biggest populations of the untouched forests of beech trees, which once used to cover most parts of Europe. Special terms The program of the tour is designed for physically healthy people who are interested in outdoor activities. The length of the route is 10 km. Sections of rocky terrain may increase the complexity of the path. This tour is of moderate complexity. During the tour, everybody carries his/her own backpack with personal equipment and a share of food supply for the group. Higher in the mountains, the temperature may be significantly lower than that at the foothills, and strong winds may occur. Unpredictable weather changes are possible, too. The guide reserves the right to make changes in the program depending on the weather or the condition of the participants. Points of Interest - Lviv
- Expert guiding services
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Delicious snacks included
- Comfortable transportation by private vehicle
- Travel insurance for peace of mind
- Meals provided during the hike
- extra drinks and meals
- equipment rent
Pikuy Mountain, standing at 1408 m above sea level, is the tallest peak in the Lviv region, adorned with random steep cliffs and untouched beech forests. It is a delightful journey for novice and seasoned hikers. The location has been identified for centuries as a convenient and secure passage through the Carpathians, with a well-known medieval trade and transport path crossing through the ridge. The ridge marks the initiation of the Great European Watershed, which segregates the basins of the Black and Baltic seas. A true climbing adventure is just a few hours away from Lviv.
The hike is of moderate difficulty, spanning around 10 km. The combination of rocky terrains with snow could add to the challenge of the trail. The journey takes around 13-14 hours. The small-group format assures a personal touch. Make sure your garments and hiking boots (trekking shoes) are comfortable for the hike. Don’t forget, trekking shoes are a must!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 12 years (recommended)
- Dress code: check our recommended equipment list below
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- We kindly ask to double check our
- to avoid any misunderstandings. The company reserves the right to reject your participation in a hike provided you don’t have appropriate footwear. This requirement was based on the necessity to guarantee your safety and convenience.
- Please inform us if you need any of the below mentioned equipment while booking the tour. The prices are given per person per day. We kindly ask you to reserve the equipment in advance. We don’t demand any deposit from our clients.
- Light backpack for hiking (daypack) with a rain cover (3 euro)
- Trekking shoes (waterproof)
- Gaiters (2 euro)
- Warm socks (and a spare pair)
- Thermal underwear (both top and bottom)
- Wind stop and waterproof pants and jacket
- 2 Fleece jackets or sweaters (1 light and 1 warm)
- Warm hat and buff
- 2 pairs of gloves, a light and a warm pair (waterproof and wind stop)
- Sitting mat with a fixing belt
- Thermos with hot tea
- Headlamp
- Cellphone
- Trekking poles (2 euro)
- Personal portable first-aid kit
- Sunglasses or goggles
- Sunscreen
- Set of clothes for transfers during the tour (shoes, socks, underwear, outerwear): please mind that the clothes after hiking may be wet or dirty
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
