SKI TOURING IN ALBANIA
SKI TOURING IN ALBANIA
Albania holds a delightful secret! This beautiful country hosts mountainous territory of ski touring untarnished by crowds and traffic.
Nicely tucked away from heavily commercialized touristic sites, the Albanina alps remain a graceful getaway, untouched by modernity.
Its stunning landscapes of mountains, caverns, rivers, and ski slopes are astonishingly beautiful.
Discover Albania’s finest treasure, its secluded beauty, and peaceful countryside, and acquaint yourself with the legendary hospitality and simplicity of the locals.
SKI TOURING IN ALBANIA - KORABI MOUNTAIN & VALBONA VALLEY
DAY 1
Albania Adventure guides will wait for you at the Airport and we will continue our journey toward the Northern village of Ramidore.
Radomire village lies at the foot of Korab Mountain, the highest Mountain of Albania, standing at 2,764 metres elevation above sea level on the border with the Republic of North Macedonia.
Accommodation in a friendly guesthouse.
DAY 2
Ski touring in Korabi Mountain
Once we consume our breakfast and everyone has prepared his equipment, we will begin the ascent to Mount Korab from 1270 m to 2764 m.
At the top you can see 360 degree breathtaking view of Albania mountains and North Macedonia Republic mountains.
Distance: 17 km
Elevation gain: 1494 m
Elevation loss: 1494 m
Accommodation in a warm guesthouse in the village.
DAY 3
Ski touring in Small Korabi Mountain
Small Korab, at 2683 m.
The Small Korab is located along the main ridge of Mount Korab.
Distance: 16 km
Elevation gain: 1413 m
Elevation loss: 1413 m
In the afternoon we will return to the village. Visit the village with the typical houses of this area and also visit to the mosque, built by the locals.
DAY 4
We will leave early from Radomire toward Valbona Valley at 810 m, another pearl at the foot of the Albanian Alps. The route to Valbona will be with our 4 x 4 vehicles, as we will follow a segment almost forgotten in this part of Northern Albania.
The journey will last about 3,5 hours, where during this course we will have the opportunity to visit many small villages and towns that are almost abandoned. A large part of the journey will be carried out along Fierza Lake, which will offer us an infinite number of stunning panorama. As soon as we arrive there we will accommodate in a nice and warm host home.
DAY 5
Ski touring in Valbona – Rosi peak
Early in the morning after everyone has prepared his personal equipment we will be leaving the guesthouse by 4×4, driving for around 20 min to reach the Kukaj village.
Starting the ascent from Kukaj at 1000 m altitude toward the Peak of Ros, 2524 m altitude.
Distance: 15 km
Elevation gain: 1800 m
Elevation loss: 1800 m
We will enjoy the picturesque view of Dinaric Alps, Albanian and Montenegro part.
DAY 6
Ski touring in Valbona – Grykat e Hapta
The destination of this day is Grykat e Hapta 2625 m.
Driving 10 min with 4×4 from the guesthouse in direction of Fushes se gjese, from where at 1065 m we start the ascent to 2625 m.
Ski touring in Grykat e Hapta by entering more and more deeply into the Albanian Alps.
Distance: 14 km
Elevation gain: 1560 m
Elevation loss: 1560 m
Accommodation in Valbona valley.
DAY 7
We will leave the Valbona valley to go in direction of Tirana, the Albanian capital.
Lunch in a nice restaurant in the lake shore.
Visit Tirana, the wide boulevards, monumental mosaic found in the National Museum walls that describes beautifully the glory of The Independence of Albania.
A small deviation toward the area of the block, referred to the previous nomenclature of the communist regime in Albania, and a walk in the house of former dictator Enver Hoxha. This is the most vibrant area of the city, with many bars, clubs, restaurants, etc.
Accommodation in a hotel, in very good location.
DAY 8
Based on your departure flight schedule, the guides will accompany you to the “Mother Teresa” Airport.
SKI TOURING IN TOMORR & GRAMOS RANGE
DAY 1
Albania Adventure guides will wait for you at Tirana International Airport to continue our journey toward the city of Berat.
Berat is located in the south of the country. It is surrounded by mountains and hills, including Tomorri mountain on the east that was declared a National Park.
Berat, designated a UNESCO World Heritage, comprises a unique style of architecture with influences from several civilizations that have managed to coexist for centuries throughout the history. Like many cities in Albania, Berat comprises an old fortified city filled with churches and mosques painted with grandiose wealth of visible murals and frescos. Berat is one of the main cultural centres of the country.
Accommodation in a friendly hotel.
DAY 2
Ski Touring in Tomorr mountain
After breakfast we start driving for around 1h 15 m in direction of Holy mountain of Tomorri. As soon as we arrive we do the check-in in the hotel located near Ujanik village and get ready to start our adventure.
The ascent of this day is from northeast side part of the mountin.
Starting the ascent from 1350 m up to 2390 m.
Tomorr is a holy mountain for Albanian, and it is a site where annual pilgrimages take place during the second half of August. Mount Tomorr is the most frequented sacred place in Albania and is associated with Baba Tomor. Baba Tomor means “Father Tomor” in Albanian, and is related to the cult practiced on this mountain.
Distance: 11 km
Elevation gain: 1040 m
Elevation loss: 1040 m
DAY 3
SKI TOURING IN TOMORR MOUNTAIN – TYRBJA E ABAZ ALIUT
On this day with 4×4 vehicles we drive up to 1500 m, at the Abaz Ali Teqe where we will start the ski touring.
Starting from 1500 m to ascent 2390 m altitude. This side of the mountain has some channels which are amazing for skiing.
Distance 17 km
Elevation gain: 1200 m
Elevation loss: 1200 m
DAY 4
We leave the Tomorr area to discover a new adventure near Erseka town. On the next days we will continue our ski adventure in Gramoz.
Gramoz is a mountain chain situated on the border of Albania and Greece. Part of the larger northern Pindus mountain range.
Accommodation in a hotel.
Day 5
SKI TOURING IN GRAMOS MOUNTAIN – CUKAPECI PEAK
Departing with 4×4 from our hotel in direction of Starje village. It will take us 15 min driving.
Staring from 1460 m to 2523 m altitude.
Part of the larger northern Pindus mountain range, its highest peak, Maja e Çukapeçit, rises at an elevation of 2,523 m
Distance: 11 km
Elevation gain: 1063 m
Elevation loss: 1063 m
DAY 6
SKI TOURING IN GRAMOS MOUNTAIN – PELZE PEAK
Once we consume our breakfast we start driving for 10 min to Rehova village. From here we start skiing in direction of Pelze peak.
Starting from 1360 m to 2178 m altitude.
Distance: 11 km
Elevation gain: 900 m
Elevation loss: 900 m
Accommodation in the same hotel.
DAY 7
SKI TOURING IN GRAMOS MOUNTAIN – VARRI I BOBIT PEAK
Starting from 1240 m at Teqe e Kreshoves to Varri i Bobit Peak, 2440 m.
Distance: 10 km
Elevation gain: 1022 m
Elevation loss: 1022 m
In the afternoon we will return to Tirana. Check in in a nice hotel in very good location.
Visit of the city.
The broad boulevards, the monumental mosaic that decorates the National Museum walls, the glory of Albanian Independence. A small deviation toward the Block zone, referred to the previous nomenclature of the communist regime in Albania, and a visit in the house of the ex-dictator Enver Hoxha. This is the most vibrant area in the city, with many bars, clubs, restaurants, etc.
DAY 8
Based on your departure flight schedule, the guides will accompany you to the Airport.