Level of the tour: Challenging
These tours are physically challenging, and demand you to be in excellent physical shape. The paths are not always in the best of conditions and markings can be scarce. Day treks may have big ascents and descents. Changing weather conditions (even in mid-summer) can play an important role when trekking in remote areas, and may cause changes in the scheduled route.
Normally, the treks are between six to eight hours a day. Prior trekking experience is an advantage, but not necessary for those who are in very good shape. During the hikes, you are required to personally carry your own day backpack. The main luggage will be transported on a mule/ horse or vehicle.
What to bring:
Breathable light-weight waterproof gear (gore-tex, sympatex, etc), fleece/wool pullovers, wind-stopper jackets and gloves, small backpack with rain coverage, cap, sun block, mosquito repellent, head lamp, hiking poles, water bottle, sunglasses.
Terrain during the hikes
This trail is characterized by lots of descends and ascends. The route passes over engraved relief representing alpine terrain with steep slopes, mountain river valleys carved into the mountains, rocky peaks, belts of mountain pine, etc. However, the chosen paths are mostly well trodden underfoot and safe. |
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Good to know
Pick-up location
Central Tirana, to be specified at booking confirmation
Drop-off location
Central Tirana, to be specified at booking confirmation
Luggage transport
The hike from Valbona to Thethi is accompanied by a mule/horse, which carries the luggage. It is therefore important that you pack your luggage in a bag, not in a suitcase. You will carry your own day backpack. From Thethi to Boga, there will be a vehicle, which will transport the luggage to Boga, from where we drive back to Tirana.
Luggage transport
The hike from Valbona to Thethi is accompanied by a mule/horse that carries the luggage. It is therefore important that you use a bag for your luggage, not a suitcase. You will carry your own day backpack. From Thethi to Boga, a vehicle will transport the luggage to Boga, and from there we drive back to Tirana.
Hiking route
We reserve the right to modify the hiking route, in case of presence of snow.
Children policy
Children are welcome on this tours, however children under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or an adult and should have experience wi
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