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Mount Khomyak

Among the variety of locations for hiking one of the most popular is Mount Khomyak. It is climbed both as a weekend hike and as part of a multi-day trip. Its height is 1542 meters. Hamster has an interesting roof-like shape that resembles a pyramid and stands out against the background of the other three peaks. For this shape it is sometimes called the “Carpathian pyramid of Cheops.

Mount Khomyak is part of the highest ridge of the Eastern Gorgan - Sinyak, which is located in the southeastern part of the mountain range. People connect the name of the mountain with the stay in this area marmot alpine (hamster).

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Why is Mount Khomyak so popular?

  • It has an interesting topography. The slopes of the mountain are covered with mixed and coniferous forests, and in the upper part - thickets of alpine pine (gerepe) and scatterings of rocks - "hornets", which sometimes reach the size of a car. These stones are overgrown with yellow moss, so the scale resembles Martian landscapes.

  • According to one version, the name "Gorgany" comes from the words "gorgat", "to chirp". When massive blocks of rock covering the tops of the mountains move on the slopes, they create noise, muffled sounds. Hence the name of the whole massif, Gorgany, which stretches from northwest to southeast for 80 km and is about 40 km wide.

  • The summit for beginners. The ascent to the summit of Homyak in the warm season is not complicated, well-marked, requires satisfactory physical form and a few hours of time. You can often meet children and elderly people on the routes.
    Simple logistics. The mountain is not far from Tatariv and Polyanitsa, from which you can get by car or by bus in 10-15 minutes. To get from Ivano-Frankovsk to the start of the route by public transportation takes up to two hours.

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  • The waterfall of Zhenetsky Guk. It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Carpathians, its height is 15 meters, and it was formed by a flood. From the main highway, just after the village of Tatariv, there is a comfortable walking path of about 5 km to the Hook. If you ask the driver of the shuttle bus, he will stop at the right place.
  • The friendly Hutsuls. On the western side of the mountain Homyak stretches the homonymous valley - Homyakov. Here are small houses, which can shelter from bad weather, installed benches and tables, where you can relax and have lunch. Not far away there are real shepherd's huts, which are also called "hens" because the fire is lit right inside and the smoke goes out through a special hole in the roof. The affable Hutsuls live in these mountain huts from May to September, herding cows and making their famous tasty and healthy cheeses - Budz, bryndza, and vurdu. You can buy cheese and milk from guzul shepherds, and listen to interesting stories about the Carpathian mountains and the hard work of mountain shepherds.

How to get up Khomyak mountain - the main routes

There are four main ways of getting up the mountain. The first two options are the most preferred: they are well-marked, pass through mixed and spruce forest, have water sources, and are physically easier.

1. "Green route."

The shortest and fastest way to the summit. It starts from the road that leads to the village Polyanitsa and to the Bukovel ski resort. The trail starts from the foresters' checkpoint and is about 5.5 km long. It is marked with a green marker and serpentine on the steepest parts. There are places for recreation and a mountain stream to quench your thirst along the trail.

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2. "Red Route."

A fairly similar variant of the ascent, which begins at the turn to the Guk waterfall from the main road, next to the foresters' checkpoint. The trail is about 7 km long and is marked with a red marker. It has sources of drinking water and benches for resting. In 500 m from the summit, the trail leads to a small meadow of Barania, where it connects with the "green trail".

3. "Through Hook Falls."

The third variant of the ascent is suitable if you decide to visit Guk Falls first and then climb to the top of Homyak. In this case you should return about 1.5 km back from the waterfall along the road and turn up-right to the trail that leads to the hamlet of Khomyakov and further to the summit. This route is less popular because it is quite steep and it is physically difficult to climb up or down.

4. "The route Maly Gorgan - Sinyak - Khomyak".

If you go a multi-day hike along the route Maly Gorgan - Sinyak - Khomyak, that is from west to east, you will first go to the Khomyakov valley and from there you can climb to the summit.

Peculiarities of climbing the Mount Khomyak at different times of the year

From May to October the routes in good weather will not be very difficult. But you should keep in mind that the weather in the mountains can be changeable, and the trail last 400 m passes on the rocks and through thickets of riparian forests and requires caution when moving. You must be especially careful when it rains, as the rocks become quite slippery.

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For a one-day hike in warm weather we can recommend the following equipment: a small backpack, cell phone, flashlight, small knife and matches-lighter just in case, personal first aid kit (bandages, plasters, painkillers, etc.) and a seat out of a tourist mat. You'll also need a bottle of water of about 1 liter and a snack (sandwiches, candy bars). Of clothing you can take: light and comfortable pants, T-shirt, windbreaker, fleece sweater (in case of cool weather), cap or panama, raincoat, comfortable and durable sneakers.

In winter, which lasts from December to early April, the ascent to the top of the Hamster may have a number of difficulties, so it is possible for trained people with experience hiking. Tourists can expect: low temperatures, strong wind, dense fogs, which greatly complicate the orientation, and deep snow, which is physically exhausting.

In addition, after heavy snowfalls, there is a significant avalanche hazard on certain parts of the mountain. Therefore, in order to climb the mountain safely, you can use the services of an experienced guide. To cross the route you will need the appropriate clothes and equipment: a membrane jacket and pants, warm and waterproof shoes, down jacket, balaklava, ski mask, trekking poles, sometimes snow shoes or crampons, GPS-navigator, thermos with tea and so on.

What can be seen from the top of the mount Khomyak?

In addition to all of these advantages is another one - it is spectacular and breathtaking views around: to the north - Yavornik Range, to the west - Sinyak and Dovbushanka, to the south-east - Chernogorsky ridge with the highest peaks of Ukraine, to the east - Lisniv ridge. On the very top of Homiak, on a large stone hill is a statue of the Virgin Mary - Madonna.

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Ascent of Mount Khomyak with the Kuluar Club - Hike to Khomyak and Syniak

If you are interested in Khomyak mountain and Gorgany in general, we offer a three-day hike with tents along the main ridge of the Eastern Gorgany. You can expect:

  • three days among the Carpathian Mountains, ancient forests, shepherd's meadows and Gorgany rocks;
  • picturesque, breathtaking landscapes, unique sunrises and sunsets, fun and emotional evenings around the campfire;
  • real hiking trip with backpacks, overnight stays in tents, tourist cuisine and steep trails;
  • climbing three peaks in three days - Khomyak, Syniak, Small Gorgan;
  • professional and experienced managers and teamleaders who will do everything possible for a safe and unforgettable trip.

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All the details of the itinerary are at the link:

https://kuluarpohod.com/ua/routes/pohod-na-homyak-i-sinyak/

Every trip, especially in the mountains, among the wildlife, changes a person and changes for the better. Being in one place, we read only one page of this wonderful and interesting world. You will return home from a hike already different. To make people happy by discovering the world of the mountains - this is the motto of the Kuluar Club.

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