Accommodation
Provided by small village guesthouses, offering simple but charming experiences with local providers.
Rooms are shared, and each room accommodates between two to five people.
Adventure Overview
Experience the best of the legendary Peaks of the Balkans on our curated 7-day adventure. This tour is designed to showcase the most breathtaking landscapes and unique cultural encounters across Albania and Montenegro, without requiring the time commitment of the full trail. Journey through Europe's most spectacular and unspoilt mountain regions, stay in traditional guesthouses, meet friendly locals, and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant traditions of this hidden gem. This is your chance to witness the highlights of the Accursed Mountains in a condensed, unforgettable journey.
Price
€1000 per person
Highlights
- Experience the hospitality of mountain villagers in highland communities like Dobërdol and Theth
- Follow centuries-old shepherd trails across the Accursed Mountains, one of Europe’s wildest ranges
- Stay in traditional guesthouses and shepherd huts surrounded by alpine meadows
- Swim in clear mountain lakes and cross panoramic high passes
- Share hearty, home-cooked meals and learn about daily life in the highlands
What's Included
- Professional, experienced mountain guide
- All accommodations in local guesthouses
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), starting from breakfast on Day 2 and up to and including a celebratory dinner on day 6
- Border crossing permits and arrangements
- Detailed trip planning and logistics
- Digital logbook which includes route information and packing list
Check Availability
Booking
- 30% deposit to secure your place
- Balance due 14 days before departure
- If plans change, your booking can be transferred to another date, subject to availability
- Full booking terms are provided before payment
Food
Cooked at the guesthouses, prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
Breakfast will consist of eggs, breads, and jams. A packed lunch will be provided for the trail, and dinner is usually fresh salads, some meat, potatoes, stuffed peppers, pies.
Hearty food with local specialties - you will be well fed!
Highlights
Plav to Vusanje
Vusanje to Theth
Theth to Valbone
Valbone to Doberbol
7-Day Highlights Itinerary
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Day 1 – Arrival & transfer to Vusanje
Meet your guide and settle into the mountains beneath dramatic limestone peaks.
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Day 2 – Cross Peja Pass into Albania
A classic high-mountain day with alpine meadows, border crossing, and a descent into the remote village of Theth.
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Day 3 – Valbona Pass
One of the most iconic days of the trek, linking two legendary valleys via a panoramic high pass.
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Day 4 – Valbona to Çerem
A gentler day through forests and open pastures, allowing time to recover and enjoy village life.
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Day 5 – High pastures to Dobërdol
Walk through wide alpine landscapes to one of the most atmospheric overnight stops on the trail.
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Day 6 – Return to Montenegro
A scenic final hike across open terrain before descending toward Babino Polje or Plav.
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Day 7 – Departure
Transfer to the airport or onward travel.
This itinerary includes five full hiking days, with difficulty building progressively across the week. A detailed route and difficulty breakdown is provided before departure.
A 10-day itinerary that includes the Kosovo sections of the Peaks of the Balkans is also available. Please get in touch for more information.
Prefer to hike independently?
Explore our Peaks of the Balkans Trail Pack (GPX, logistics, permits).