Welcome to Albania: Arrival in Theth
Arrival day in Theth (pick‑up from Tirana or Podgorica Airport). Meet your guide and group, enjoy a welcome dinner, and prepare for the adventure in the heart of the Albanian Alps.
Arrival day in Theth (pick‑up from Tirana or Podgorica Airport). Meet your guide and group, enjoy a welcome dinner, and prepare for the adventure in the heart of the Albanian Alps.
This classic hike connects the two most beautiful valleys of the Albanian Alps. Starting from Theth, the trail climbs through beech forests and alpine meadows toward Qafa e Valbonës Pass (1,898 m), offering breathtaking views over both valleys. The descent follows an old shepherds’ path through forests and the village of Rragam, before continuing along the clear waters of the Valbona River to reach the guesthouse — a peaceful end to a memorable mountain day.
After a short transfer to Cerem, begin hiking toward the high pastures of
Doberdol.
From Çerem (1,260 m), the trail climbs gently toward the shepherds’ village of
Dobërdol (1,800 m). Here, families spend the summer with their livestock, living
without electricity or phone connection but offering warm hospitality and fresh
homemade dairy products. The route passes briefly through Montenegrin forest
before returning to Albania, crossing alpine meadows dotted with shepherds’
huts. Along the way, hikers can enjoy local treats such as traditional pie,
blueberry.
From Dobërdol (1,800 m), the trail leads toward Sylbica, reaching about 1,955 m before turning left toward the Kosovo border. The path continues across rolling hills and stone plains, passing the scenic Lake Zemër, and then ascends to Gjeravica (2,646 m) — the highest peak in Kosovo. On the way down, we walk near Lake Gjeravica, surrounded by dramatic alpine scenery, before returning to Gacafer Guesthouse for a warm meal and an overnight stay in the heart of the mountains.
Gacafer – Lake of Zanave – Babino Polje – Transfer to Vuthaj From Gacafer Mountain, the trail climbs to the Three-Border Point, where Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro meet. Following the ridge along the Albania - Montenegro border, we descend to the beautiful Lake of Zanave (2,000 m), where we can take a refreshing swim. The path then continues through pine forests down to Babino Polje, where our transport awaits for the transfer to Vuthaj.
From Vuthaj, we head to Gerbaja Valley, starting our hike near the famous House of Alpinists. The trail passes through oak forests and alpine meadows before climbing to Trojan Peak (1,855 m), offering fairytale views over the Karafil and Langoj mountains. We then follow the ridge to Vajusha Peak (2,005 m), on the border with Albania, before descending back to Vuthaj for an overnight stay in a guesthouse.
After a short drive to Ropojan Valley (1,200 m), we start our hike from Lake
Gjeshtar, near the border between Montenegro and Albania. The trail passes
through forest and across the open plain of Fusha e Rrunicës (1,500 m)before
climbing toward Qafa e Pejës Pass (1,800 m), where we can see the small glacial
Lake of Peja. From the pass, the path descends through pine forests and along a
historic route once used by merchants, leading us down to Theth (820 m) for an
overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Theth, located between 750 and 950 m in one of the most remote valleys of northern Albania, is surrounded by dramatic peaks and untouched nature. Today we take easy hikes around the village, visiting the Kulla e Ngujimit (Lock-In Tower), the Theth Waterfall, and the Canyon of Nderlysa. In the evening, we return to Tirana for accommodation.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport or continue your journey independently.
Farewell and end of services.