An uniquely designed tour around and in the Albanian Alps and crossing the borders of three countries. Hiking is familiar for the area but cycling is only recent. Opportunities to get in touch with folk, food and customs of the people of this area.
After accomodation in a nice boutique hotel in the center, will visit the center and the highlights of the so called “cultural capital” of the country. An early dinner with traditional dishes, so that could wake up not too late.
Koplik – Lepush, 64km, +2285m/-1001m, Difficulty level / “High”. After the breakfast will drive up to Koplik, and than start cycling toward one of the most beautyful alpine valleys. When we reach Leqet e Hotit, will enjoy the great panorama offered from the top. Few minutes for break and photos and downhill on the way to Tamara where we will stop again before cycling up again toward Lepusha and it’s spectacular and relaxing valley. After arriving in Lepusha, accommodation will be in a guesthouse, where traditional food accompanied by a mini-concert of local bards will enlight the evening Read more
Lepushë – Pejë, 70km, +1517m/-2460m, Difficulty level / “Medium”. After a vigorous breakfast will be covered the 10 km that separate us from the border to Montenegro. The way toward Plava will be a contuination of natural beauty for around 35 km until we reach the lake. The break is a must here, and after will continue our journey toward Kosovo. Accommodation will be in Peja and also the dinner will be enoyed there with traditional Kosovo food. Read more
Pejë – Valbonë, 85km, +1569m/-1092m, Difficulty level / “Medium”. We will have to wake up early in the morning this day, pas for the third time e border and start cycling toward the National Park of Valbona. This area is considered the Gem of the Albanian Alps. The views are superb and will be forced to make a lot of pauses to take pictures. Accomodation and dinner by a guesthouse run by a german lady, who felt in love with the nature and people of this area. Read more
This day will be an active break by exploring Valbona valley for what it offers Picnic lunch has been prepared by guesthouse for us, so we can wander all day.
Valbonë – Fjerzë – Koman – Mrizi Zanave, 94km, +1256m/-2228m Difficulty level / “Medium”. After breakfast our journey will lead us toward lake of Komani. Upon arrival in Fierza will take the ferry for a 3 hours breathtaking boat trip. After getting of the ferry we will start part two of cycling toward Mrizi i Zanave. It is a very famous farm which offers bio and unique food. After lunch departure for Tirana with car. Read more
Visit the center of the city until time of departure,
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