Trekking in Albanian Highlands
Without a doubt, one of the most exotic Treks in Eastern Europe. This trip introduces us from Tirana, the country’s capital, to several of the most alpine areas of northern Albania, such as the Valbona valley or the Gjiarper valley. The magnificent landscapes and the unique rural life, which we will witness, are the perfect setting for hiking lovers with an average level.
Season 2024
Group departures:
June 16
June 23
July 6
July 12
August 3
August 17
August 24
September 14
September 21
To specify dates, consult:
Mail: info@manasluadventures.com
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8 days
From 2 to 8 people.
Hotels in cities and guesthouses (local houses) in the mountains.
The magnificent landscapes and the unique rural life, which we will witness, are the perfect setting for hiking lovers with an average level .
● Comfortable clothing adapted to a warm climate
● Trekking boots
● Additional comfortable footwear for resting in the villages
● Toiletry bag (include wet wipes, high protection sunscreen and
lip balm)
● Camera or similar
● Large backpack between 50L and 70L
● Socks
● Thermal T-shirt
● Mountain trekking pants
● Canes
● Fleece lining
● Down anorak
● Waterproof layers (jacket and pants) / Gore-Tex jacket
● Gloves
● Hat
● Front
● Sunglasses
● Sun cream
● Light towel
● Canteen to refill water
● Personal hygiene utensils.
● First Aid Kit Material
Pick up the group at Rinas airport and transfer to the city.
Travel by conventional road from the airport to the hotel. 30 min approx.
Accommodation in the center.
Pick up the group in Tirana and departure to the northern mountains, where great
part of our trip. After passing through the city of Shkodër, capital of the north of the country, we will enter the Kelmend region. Stop at the Grabom viewpoint where we will contemplate the spectacular panoramic view of
these mountains. Then we will arrive at Vermosh, the northernmost town in the country. After lunch we will take a walk through the valley. There we will stay and have dinner at a local family’s guesthouse.
TOP Venues: SKODËR; northern capital on the shores of the largest lake in the Balkans.
GRABOM VIEWPOINT.
Travel by vehicle on conventional roads and mountain roads.
Accommodation in a family house: shared room.
Food en route, according to schedule. Dinner in accommodation based on local products.
Departure after breakfast to the town of Lepushe. After ascending Grebenit we will descend through the valley towards our destination today. Arrival at a family guesthouse where we will stay.
TOP LOCATIONS: KELMEND; mountainous region in the north of the country. MAJA E GREBENIT; mountain of 1,840 m
Journey with ascension. No technical difficulty. 14 km / (+900, -600) Moderate level Approx. 6h
Accommodation in a family house: shared room. Food en route (picnic). Dinner in accommodation based on local products.
After breakfast we will leave for Gerbaj. Through an alpine valley we will ascend to Maja Taljanka (2,057 meters); From here, with magnificent views of the Karanfili massif, we will continue descending through a
lush beech forest to reach Gerbaj, in Montenegro. Accommodation in bungalows and dinner based on
local products.
Journey with ascension. No technical difficulty. 11 km / (+950, – 1,200) Moderate level. Approx. time 5h
Accommodation in Bungalows: shared room. Food en route (picnic). Dinner at family home
base of local products.
After breakfast, departure by van to the Montenegrin town of Vuzaj. From here we will start
our trekking through the Ropjana valley. Escorted by magnificent mountains we will cross the Albanian border again through the Roshit pass. From there we will descend to the Valbona valley.
Crossing to the Valbona National Park. Without technical difficulty. 13 km / (+1,300, -1400) Moderate level. Approx. time 7h.
Accommodation in a family house with a shared room. Food en route (picnic). Dinner at a guesthouse and with
local products.
Transfer to the village of Cerem. Once there we will begin the walk to
Gjirper. We will ascend Maja Gjiarper, from where we can dominate a large part of the Valbona valley. Descent to our accommodation.
Transfer by vehicle along the track to Çerem. 13km
Crossing from Çerem to Gjarper. No technical difficulty. 13 km / (+1,000, -1,200). Moderate level.
Approx. time 7h
Accommodation in a family house with a shared room. Food en route (picnic). Dinner at a guesthouse and with
local products.
In the morning a van will take us to Fierzë; There we will take a ferry for a relaxing and
Spectacular three-hour cruise along Lake Koman. This is how we will say goodbye to these magnificent mountains. Lunch on the way to Tirana.
Travel by vehicle to Fierzë.
Boat trip: 3 hours of travel.
Transfer to Tirana: 95 km approx.
-Hotel accommodation: shared room. Food on route.
Pick up the group and departure to the airport.
Travel by conventional road to the airport. 30 min approx.
– Guide and transportation (for less than 6 people, private vehicle or public transportation).
– Mules to carry luggage in the mountains.
– Accommodation throughout the trip. Hotels in
cities and guesthouse (local houses) in the
mountain.
– Maintenance: Full board from day 2 to 6. Half board from day 7. Breakfast day 8
**Note: Meals during the crossings will be on a picnic.
– Boat trip.
– Flight
– Optional travel insurance
– Bottled drinks
– Tips
– Airport transfers outside of the specified days and times
**Note: Departures on Fridays and return on Fridays coinciding with direct Wizzair flights from Madrid
and Barcelona.
Payment of 40% of the total amount as payment and deposit. The rest of the amount, 20 days before the first day of the trip.
Transfer: Santander Bank
ES68 0049 3079 8529 9415 3148
In case of cancellation of the reservation by the client, the payment and deposit will not be returned.
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