ALBANIAN ALPS

Tirana – Koman by private transport : 3h

Crossing Lake Koman by ferry for 2h30min

Fierze – Valbona : 1 hour

Hike: 7 km

Duration : 2 hours

Elevation: 500m + and -

Overnight in Valbona. In bed and breakfast.

Today we will leave early in the morning towards Lake Koman to reach the place of departure of the boats. We will have a pleasant boating cross on Lake Koman. This valley offers an immersion in the wild and elusive nature of the North.

After 2 hours and 30 minutes of travel, we will take the minibus towards Valbona Valley. Once arrived in Valbona we will settle in the guesthouse and then we will go hiking to the sheepfold of Ziç where we will have the opportunity to meet and exchange with the inhabitants.

Valbona – Sheepfold of Rama

Hiking: 12km

Duration: 6h

Elevation: 700m + and -

Max elevation : 1,670 m

Overnight in Valbona. In bed and breakfast. Tek Natyra guesthouse

Day dedicated to a 6-hour trip hike to Rama's sheepfold. A day exploring the Valbona Valley to discover its riches and meet its inhabitants. Once there we will meet the shepherdess, we will taste local products and explore a little life in a sheepfold and the surroundings.

Crossing the Valbone – Theth pass

Hike: 16km

Duration: 6-7h

(3h30 up; 2h30-3h30 down)

Elevation +750m / -800m

Max elevation : 1,800 m

Overnight in Theth. In bed and breakfast.

Early departure towards the village of Theth. High peaks and passes challenge you today. Your physical condition and your hiking experience will be invited to express themselves during the hike of this day. The wild side of the summits is simply breathtaking. Enjoy this intimate contact with nature. The descent towards the village of Theth and the valley of the river of Theth will offer you magnificent views. In Theth you will have the opportunity to visit the center of the village (the insulation tower and the church) testifying to certain old traditions of several centuries.

Theth National Park – Grunas Waterfall, the Blue Eye

Hike: 16km

Duration: 6h

Elevation 300 m + and –

Max elevation : 850 m

Overnight in Theth. In bed and breakfast

In Theth you will also have the opportunity to visit the natural monuments of the village such as the "Grunas" waterfall and a natural water source called "the blue eye". Transfer by bus from Nderlysa to Theth.

Theth-Peja Col-Theth

Hike: 15 km

Walking time: 5h30

Elevation: 900 m+ and –

Max elevation : 1700 m

To visit Col de Peja you have to leave early and cross a shepherd's path that displays incomparable beauty. This way was one of the most used by the Kosovars to go to Peja in Kosovo and back to Shkodra in Albania. You will notice the traces there. The sheepfolds and the magnificent peaks and views will enchant this day. Night in guesthouse.

Theth – Shkoder: 77 km (2h10 min)

Shkoder-Tirane : 100 km (2h)

Overnight in Tirana

Visit the Rozafa fortress, which offers a panoramic view of Lake Buna and the mountains on the horizon. Lunch in a typical restaurant in Shkodra. The afternoon is devoted to visiting the Albanian capital with the guide: Et’hem Bey mosque, Clock tower, Skanderbeg square, boulevards and Blloku, National museum, Bunk’art.

Accompaniment to Tirana airport.

Notes: During this trip, the participants must be equipped with shoes and clothing suitable for hiking. They must have backpacks where they can carry food, water and other necessary equipment. In addition to hiking clothing, there should also be rain protection for yourself and your luggage (take care to put your clothing and valuables in bags that can protect against water). You should also take winter clothes as the temperatures can drop very quickly during the trip.