Albanian Alps & Northern Highlands, AL

The Albanian Alps trace the Theth-to-Valbona hike (the country's defining trek across the Accursed Mountains), the Komani Lake ferry connecting valleys, and traditional bujtina guesthouses preserving the kanun mountain culture.

Highlights

When to Visit

Jun-Sep

Theth-Valbona pass clear of snow, Komani Lake ferry at full schedule, and the bujtina guesthouses across Theth and Valbona at full operation with home-cooked meals.

Jul-Aug

Trekking at peak with the highest hut activity, the Komani Lake ferry busiest, and Theth's blue eye and Grunas waterfall at maximum flow.

Oct-May

High pass closed by snow most years November-May, but Theth itself accessible by 4WD until heavy snow, and the lower-altitude approaches stay open longer.

May-Jun

Snow clearing the Theth-Valbona pass by late June most years, blue eye waterfall at peak meltwater flow, and the trail less crowded than peak summer.