Peaks of the Balkans

Le lieu

The Peaks of the Balkans Trail is a circular high-mountain route through the Prokletije ("Accursed Mountains") range, crossing back and forth between Albania, Kosovo, and Montenegro over ten days starting and ending in Theth. The terrain features glacially-carved valleys, rugged limestone peaks, alpine tarns, and high mountain passes, waymarked with red-and-white markers and official trail signage. Hikers overnight in traditional village guesthouses converted from family homes, and cross-border permits are mandatory given the repeated international crossings; the best season runs June through October.

Jour par jour

1. 1
   J1 · Theth → Valbona17.60 km · +1030 m
2. 2
   J2 · Valbona → Cerem (Çeremi)13.30 km · +1140 m
3. 3
   J3 · Cerem → Doberdol16.40 km · +970 m
4. 4
   J4 · Doberdol → Milishevc18.40 km · +810 m
5. 5
   J5 · Milishevc → Reka e Allages15.70 km · +800 m
6. 6
   J6 · Reka e Allages → Guri i Kuq (Leqinat)22.90 km · +1130 m
7. 7
   J7 · Guri i Kuq → Babino Polje15.90 km · +990 m
8. 8
   J8 · Babino Polje → Plav21.20 km · +640 m
9. 9
   J9 · Plav → Vusanje21.30 km · +1160 m
10. 10
    J10 · Vusanje → Theth21.10 km · +830 m