Marmarosy
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The Marmarosy (Rakhiv Mountains) are the far south-eastern massif of the Ukrainian Carpathians along the Romanian border. Unlike their flysch neighbours, they are built of ancient crystalline schists and limestones, giving them sharp rocky ridges - hence the nickname "the Ukrainian Alps". The main peaks are Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi (1936 m) and Petros Marmaroskyi. Below are a map, the peaks and tours across the massif.
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How are the Marmarosy different from the rest of the Carpathians?
It is the only massif in the Ukrainian Carpathians built of ancient crystalline rock (schists, limestone) rather than flysch. Hence its sharper, "alpine" rocky ridges instead of soft meadows.
How do you get to the Marmarosy?
Via Rakhiv, Dilove and Luhy (Kvasy). This is the border zone with Romania, so some routes need a border-guard permit - arrange it in advance.
What are the main peaks?
The highest is Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi (1936 m), with Petros Marmaroskyi nearby; the ridge runs along the state border with Romania.