Korabi Gjeravica Kolata, on the Highest Peaks Challenge: Albania, North Macedonia & Kosovo

Highest Peaks Challenge: Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia & Kosovo · from Tirana or Tirana Airport to Korab, Gjeravica, Kolata, Doberdol, Ceremi, Valbona, Komani Lake · photo 2

Korab peak, on the Highest Peaks Challenge: Albania, North Macedonia & Kosovo

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Highest Peaks Challenge: Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia & Kosovo

Overview

€1,400 per person · 7 days · departs from Tirana or Tirana Airport or Pristina Airport

A seven-day trek with a guide to the roof of three countries: Korab at 2,764 m, the highest point of both Albania and North Macedonia, Gjeravica at 2,656 m, the highest in Kosovo, then two days through the Accursed Mountains from Doberdol to Ceremi and over the Proslopit pass below Zla Kolata into Valbona, and the Komani Lake boat back towards Tirana. Six nights, meals, all transfers and the guide are included.

Tour facts

Duration7 days

Group size2 – 14

DifficultyChallenging

SeasonMay – October

LanguagesEN

GuidanceFully Guided

RouteTirana or Tirana Airport → Korab, Gjeravica, Kolata, Doberdol, Ceremi, Valbona, Komani Lake

Departs fromTirana or Tirana Airport or Pristina Airport

challengingdifficulty9–10 hon foot+1,400 / −1,400 mascent / descent2,764 mhighest pointHardest day: Mt Korab (day 2)Trail data: Guided Tours Albania itinerary

Highlights

Korab, 2,764 m, the highest point of both Albania and North Macedonia
Gjeravica, 2,656 m, officially the highest peak in Kosovo
The glacial lake below Gjeravica's summit, where the Erenik river rises
19 km through the Proslopit Pass, below Zla Kolata (2,534 m), Montenegro's highest
Four walking days, first in the Korab range, then in the Accursed Mountains
The boat on Lake Koman, a reservoir on the Drin between vertical canyon walls

Day one is a 09:00 pickup in Tirana, at Tirana Airport or at Pristina Airport, then the drive to Radomire, the base village under Korab. Day two is the big one: Korab, 1,400 m up and 1,400 m down, about ten hours, then the transfer to Gjakova in Kosovo. Day three climbs Gjeravica from Junik, 950 m up and 850 m down in seven hours, past the glacial lake where the Erenik rises, to the summer pastures of Doberdol. Day four walks 15 km down to Ceremi, about six hours.

Day five is 19 km through the Proslopit pass, below Zla Kolata, Montenegro's highest mountain, into the Valbona valley. Day six is the reward: the boat on Lake Koman between the canyon walls and the road to Tirana for the last night, with the airport on day seven. The trails are challenging with water to refill on most days; it needs fitness and proper boots, not climbing experience.

Itinerary

Day 1

Pickup in Tirana, Tirana Airport or Pristina Airport and transfer to Radomire

Pickup and 3 hour transfer to Radomire the start location for tomorrow's hike of Mt Korabi , welcoming dinner. Overnight in Radomire

Overnight in Radomirë

Day 2

Hike Mt Korabi 2764 m

Highest peak of Albania and North Macedonia 2764 m. +1400 m -1400 m for a duration of 9-10 hours. Transfer and overnight in Gjakova.

Overnight in Gjakova

Day 3

Hike Gjeravica 2656 m

Hike Gjeravica the highest of Kosovo 2656 m. +950 -850 for a duration of 7-8 hours. Overnight in Doberdol

Overnight in Doberdol

Day 4

Hike Doberdol - Ceremi

15 km -500 metres, 6-7 hours . Overnight in Ceremi or Valbona

Overnight in Ceremi or Valbona

Day 5

Hike Zla Kolata 2534 m

Hike Zla Kolata, Montenegro highest mountain, through Proslopit Pass. Overnight in Valbona. 16 km total with 1400 meters of elevation gain.

Overnight in Valbona

Day 6

Valbona - Komani Lake Boat Trip - Tirana

Scenic boat trip in Komani Lake for 2h 30 minutes, arrival in Tirana in the afternoon, overnight in Tirana.

Overnight in Tirana

Day 7

Airport/Other

Transfer to the airport is included

What's included

Accommodation for 6 nights in private room with private bathroom.
6 Breakfasts.
6 Dinners.
6 Packed Lunches.
All Transfers, including offroad transfers and the boat trip in Komani Lake.
English speaking Guide from day 1.
Luggage transport.
Trekking poles.

Not included

Drinks

Good to know

Meeting pointTirana International Airport or hotel pickup in Tirana

What to bring Comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, a refillable water bottle and a light layer for the evening.

Cancellation Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour starts.

Good for Friends, Solo, Couples

Photos from this tour

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Prokletije mountains, on the Highest Peaks Challenge: Albania, North Macedonia & Kosovo

Questions travelers ask

How hard is it?

Four consecutive walking days: Korab is the longest at about ten hours with 1,400 m of ascent and descent; Gjeravica seven hours; then six hours and 19 km on the last two. Challenging trails, no technical climbing, but you need to be fit and used to long days.

Which countries does it cross?

Albania, North Macedonia on Korab, Kosovo for Gjeravica and Gjakova, and the border ridges with Montenegro on day five; bring your passport.

What is included?

Six nights in private rooms, the meals, all transfers including the Komani Lake boat, and the guide for the whole week.

What about luggage?

You walk with a day pack. Tell us what luggage you bring when you book and we explain where it can travel by vehicle and where it cannot.

When does it run?

May to October; September is a good month for temperatures in these mountains. Ask with your dates.

Price

€1,400per person

Private tour: from €2,390 total

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