About the Mavrovo ski centre
The Zare Lazarevski ski centre lies above Lake Mavrovo in Mavrovo National Park, about 100 km from Skopje via Tetovo and Gostivar. Its slopes run from 1,255 m to about 1,860 m, served by three chairlifts, Korja, Mavrovo 1 and Mavrovo 2, and a set of drag lifts.
Since 2018 snow guns cover about 2 km of the Korja run. Night skiing runs on Friday and Saturday evenings, and the Mirna Dolina cross-country trail is 7.5 km long.
The first chairlift opened in 1964, and the centre carries the name of its founder, Zare Lazarevski.
Ski with us in Mavrovo
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Ski day from Skopje
We drive you up in the morning, help with lift passes, rental and lessons, and bring you back in the evening.
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Ski touring on Korab and Bistra
Golem Korab, the highest peak in Macedonia, reached on skis from Trnica in Mavrovo National Park, and quieter tours on Bistra.
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Lessons and rental
The centre has a ski school and ski rental, and we arrange lessons for beginners and children.
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Cross-country skiing
The 7.5 km Mirna Dolina trail, and the 30 km course of the Mavrovski Memorijal race.
Lift passes
For 2025/26 the centre sold an early online season pass for 16,800 MKD for adults from 24 to 70, 14,000 MKD for ages 14 to 23 and 11,200 MKD for ages 6 to 13. Ask us for the current day pass price before your trip.
Mavrovo in summer
Lake Mavrovo, forests and Golem Korab: mountain biking, hiking and kayaking in Mavrovo National Park.
More winter trips
Popova Shapka
On Shar Mountain above Tetovo, about an hour from Skopje, with pistes from about 1,670 m and open off-piste slopes. We take you there for a ski day, freeride or ski touring.
Ski touring
Climb on skins to quiet summits of Shar Mountain and Korab and ski back down through untracked snow, with a local guide.
Backcountry and freeride
Deep snow off the marked runs on Popova Shapka and Shar Mountain, in small groups with a guide who checks the snow every day.
Questions and answers
How far is Mavrovo from Skopje?
About 100 km, around 1.5 to 2 hours by car via Tetovo and Gostivar.
Does Mavrovo have snowmaking?
Yes. Since 2018 snow guns cover about 2 km of the main Korja run.
Is there night skiing in Mavrovo?
Yes, on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Popova Shapka or Mavrovo?
Popova Shapka is closer to Skopje, higher and known for open off-piste slopes. Mavrovo has forest runs, snowmaking on its main run and cross-country trails. We know both and choose by the snow on the day.
How do I book?
Send us your date and the number of skiers on WhatsApp or Viber at +389 78 315 213. We reply with the details and the price.