Valbona & Theth Alpine Trek

Valbona & Theth
Alpine Trek

Experience alpine peaks, crystal-clear springs, and historic trails while immersing yourself in authentic mountain village life.

Hot Pick

€740

Everything included, except the plane tickets.

This 8-day trekking adventure takes you through the heart of the Albanian Alps.

Begin in Shkodra before entering the pristine Valbona valley via Koman Lake ferry. Hike up Kollata and Maja e Rosit for sweeping alpine views, then traverse the historic Valbona Pass to reach Theth valley.

Explore Theth’s Blue Eye, waterfalls, and traditional villages before trekking along the famous Shtegu i Dheneve trail back toward Tirana.

The route combines challenging alpine hikes with cultural experiences and authentic guesthouse stays.

Tour Overview

Start / End

Tirana / Tirana

Countries

Albania

Tour Type

Trekking & Cultural Adventure

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Difficulty

Moderate to challenging (6–8 hrs/day trekking, 900–1,600 m elevation gain/loss)

Accomodation

Guesthouses & Hotels

Best season

June – September

Day 1 – Tirana → Shkodra → Valbona

Arrival at Tirana airport. Pick-up and transfer to Shkodra.
Short visit to Rozafa Castle.
Transfer via Koman Lake ferry to
Fierze, then by vehicle to Valbona valley (930 m).
Check-in at hotel/guesthouse. Dinner included.
Day 2 – Rrethi i Bardhe (Round Trip)

Breakfast at guesthouse.
Hike from Valbona (930 m) to Kollata, through pine and fir forests. Maximum altitude: 1,700 m.
Return to guesthouse. Total time: 4-5 hours.
Difficulty: Moderate. Dinner & overnight at Valbona.
Day 3 – Trek Maja e Rosit (Round Trip)

Breakfast at the guesthouse.
You can choose between hiking Maja e Rosit or Jezerca (which is the hardest peak, 2694m, 16km, 1450m altitude).
If you choose Maja e Rosit, hike from Valbona toward the summit.
Stop at a shepherd’s cabin at 1,700 m to taste local products.
Continue to the summit (2,500 m), then descend back to the guesthouse.
Total time: 7–8 hours. Difficulty: Challenging.
Dinner & overnight in Valbona.
Day 4 – Valbona → Theth via Valbona Pass

Breakfast at guesthouse.
Trek the historic Valbona Pass trail toward Theth (850 m).
Trail used for centuries by locals and livestock.
Maximum altitude: 1,750 m. Time: 6 hours, moderate difficulty.
Overnight in guesthouse at Theth. Dinner included.
Day 5 – Theth Valley: Blue Eye & Waterfalls

Breakfast at guesthouse.
Full-day hike around Theth: Blue Eye spring, waterfalls, pools, and village exploration.
Total time: ~6 hours, easy-moderate trekking.
Overnight in guesthouse, dinner included.
Day 6 – Theth → Shtegu i Dheneve → Tirana

Breakfast at guesthouse.
Trek from Theth along Shtegu i Dheneve trail to Boga area (900 m), passing Malet e Mallkuara mountains.
Maximum altitude: 500 m. Distance: ~7 km. Hiking time: ~5 hours. Difficulty: Moderate.
Transfer to Tirana hotel. Dinner & overnight in Tirana.
Day 7 – Departure

Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Tirana airport.

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Valbona & Theth Alpine Trek