Reception by an English-speaking guide at the airport “Mother Theresa” of Tirana or by a driver for groups arriving from Montehegro. Departure to Lëpushë, in the heart of Kelmend, a region where the past has not yet met the present.

For those who thirst for winding roads and spectacular views, the road from Shkodra to Lepushë can be the very embodiment of adventure travel. Following the Montenegro border, the road will pass through Broje, which looks like a fortress attached to the cliffs, then Tamarë and Selca, which is famous for its natural monuments, historical and cultural sites.

Then Lepushë. The hamlet takes its name from a yellow flowering plant that grows in the area. Lepushë, is truly a land of natural beauty surrounded by the high peaks of the cursed mountains, pastures and forests. It is one of the snowiest regions in Albania. The local economy depends on animal husbandry, agriculture, handicrafts and recently tourism. An important event in the region is the festival of ‘Lugu I Bjeshkeve’, an annual event that goes back centuries and brings together locals and tourists. Young women from the Kelmend area and from the diaspora dressed in traditional clothing participate in a beauty contest. It is usually held in August and is considered one of the most original traditional Albanian events.

Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.

	Hiking: ~ 5:30 hours
	Maximal ascent: ~ 700 m.
	Maximal descend: ~ 700 m.
	Distance: ~ 12.2 km
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Maja e Berizhdolit hike (15). Once again a dive into the heart of the Kelmend. The path will descend into the forests of Kuprisht poshtëm and Kuprisht sipem to climb to the top of Mount Berizhdolit at an altitude of nearly 2000 metres before descending to the Berizhdolit hills. Return to Lepushë via the Paja hiking trail.

Dinner and accommodation in a guest house.

	Hiking: ~ 8:00 hours
	Ascent maximum: ~ 860 m.
	Maximal descend: ~ 750 m.
	Distance: ~ 12 km
	Vehicle

On this little-known route, the trek leads to the ascent of Mount Taljanka (Maja e Vajushës – 2057 m.). The ascent offers spectacular views of the Karanfili mountain range. Let your mind drift, the emotions fill you, and the intensity of the place will simply come up against you with full force as the landscapes are so grandiose.

After lunch break, descent to Montenegro and the Grebaje valley, bordered by high cliffs that sometimes take on shapes that let the imagination soar. This valley offers a vast biodiversity whose beauty inspires respect.

Short transfer by vehicle to Vusanje.

Dinner and night in a guesthouse.

	Hiking: ~ 7:30 hours
	Ascent maximum: ~ 1000 m.
	Maximal descend: ~ 1235 m.
	Distance: ~ 22 km
	Mules or horses

Short transfer to the hamlet of ZastonKoliba.

Passage obliged by the cascade of Grla which rushes violently into a black hole and famous for being bottomless. Direction the valley of Ropojana offering a luxuriant fauna and flora. Along the river, Oko Skakavice a stopover to see ice-cold and turquoise water gush from the bowels of the earth. The route leads into the valley bordered by the majestic Karanfili and their neighbors.

After laying at the foot of Lake Gjeshtares, the journey leaves Montenegro and arrives in Albania, recognizable by its bunkers which still emerge like large mushrooms.

Passage through the Pejës Pass and its lakes under the control of Mount Harapit (culminating at 2217 m.). Steep descent to Theth in Albania.

Dinner and night in a guesthouse.

	Hiking: ~ 4:30 hours
	Ascent maximum: ~ 250 m.
	Descent minimum: ~ 500 m.
	Distance: ~ 15 km
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A day of relaxation in this small village at the bottom of a valley. Land of legends, myths and traditions, the Kanun law was the moral code that served as jurisprudence based on the concept of honor. Finding for some of them pre-Christian origins, this way of life reflected the austere reality of these mountain people whose traces are still visible today. Surrounded by mountains, some of which reach more than 2000 meters, Theth owes its development to nature lovers.

Direction the hamlet of Nderlysaj, passing by a place of rare beauty listed as an Albanian heritage site, the Grunas waterfall, whose last waterfall is 30 meters high. The walk continues along the Grunas Canyon. Over time, the water has carved its bed into the limestone rock to form a gorge about 2 km long, 60 meters high and between 2 and 40 meters wide, where icy, clear water flows.

Stroll along the river to reach the famous natural swimming pools of Nderlysaj where a lunch break will be organized.

It is necessary to take the road again to reach the hamlet of Kaprre and its Blue Eye. Formed by erosion, it is about 100 m² and has a depth of up to 5 meters.

Return to Theth for a well-deserved rest.

Alternative: For those who prefer to spend a quiet day, it will be possible to walk around the village to admire its cultural sites such as its small church, the Nikoll Koceku tower or its ethnographic museum (*).

Dinner and night in a guest house.

	Hiking: ~ 7:00 hours
	Ascent maximum: ~ 1050 m.
	Descent minimum: ~ 850 m.
	Distance: ~ 14.5 km
	Mules

The itinerary invites you to climb the famous Valbona Pass (1759 meters) and will follow the old road used by mules to reach the Shala to Nikaj region.

The route will offer a magnificent glimpse of Mother Nature’s jewels. Sailing between forests, slopes, torrents and neighboring peaks (Jezerces – 2692 m., Radohimes – 2568 m.) it will pass through the top of the Valbona pass to offer a splendid view of the Theth and Valbona valleys.

Dinner and night in a hotel

It will be time to join Fierze in Albania. Travel by ferry to Koman. This navigation of about 2h30 to 3h00 allows you to discover unique landscapes resulting from the erosion of the Albanian Alps by the river Drin. It is simply an incredible experience.

Then the vehicle will take off again towards Kruja. Visit its bazaar and depending on the time of day, visit the castle.

For groups departing from Podgorica, transfer to the Montenegrin capital and end of the afternoon free.

Dinner(*) and overnight at the hotel.

(*) Free dinner for those returning to Podgorica.