Valbona Valley National Park
Valbona Valley National Park
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heide1611
Austria35 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We were there with our motorcycles and we liked it very, very much.
Beautiful roads very little traffic and then the great serpentines of the
SH 20 ‘Leqet e Hotit ‘ 👍👍
The whole valley is beautiful to navigate.🤗🤗
There are also several spots at the Cemi River for swimming, the water is crystal clear but also cold but optimal in the hot temperatures 😂
We had our room in Tamare a small, quiet place .
The whole valley is very quiet and chilly.
Beautiful roads very little traffic and then the great serpentines of the
SH 20 ‘Leqet e Hotit ‘ 👍👍
The whole valley is beautiful to navigate.🤗🤗
There are also several spots at the Cemi River for swimming, the water is crystal clear but also cold but optimal in the hot temperatures 😂
We had our room in Tamare a small, quiet place .
The whole valley is very quiet and chilly.
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Written 18 August 2024
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Sara M
Male12 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
Hi all,
Im planning to travel solo (female) to Valbone in November 2019.
How is the weather in November and is it safe to travel alone there?
Im planning to do a 2 day tour of Valbone with a tour company (choose balkans)
Im planning to travel solo (female) to Valbone in November 2019.
How is the weather in November and is it safe to travel alone there?
Im planning to do a 2 day tour of Valbone with a tour company (choose balkans)
Written 7 October 2019
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Satyabrata Dam
New Delhi1,760 contributions
Sept 2017 • Solo
This park is open from May to October for summer hiking, climbing, etc and for the rest for winter hikes. I went from Shkoder to Valbone by a bus - koman ferry - bus to Valbone via Bajram Curri. I paid 15Euros for this entire trip, arranged by my hostel in Shkoder. The journey was beautiful. I stayed in the park for four days and hiked and climbed every day. The hiking possibilities are endless. Few important things. It is best to make one of the guesthouses offering camping facilities (if you want to camp) in Valbone village as your base and then go on day hikes ranging from 4 - 12 hours or longer if you want. Since there are no shops in Valbone, please buy all your food, provisions either from Shkoder or Bajram Curri. But you can prefer to eat at the guesthouse as well. Normally any decent guesthouse (and you will be spoiled for choices) offer bed plus all three meals for 25Euros per person per night. If you only camp and use the toilet bathroom and kitchen for your own cooking then it is 5Euro per person per night. I negotiated and paid 10 euros for breakfast and dinner plus camping. There are high end guesthouses too. I would recommend staying at the guesthouses nearer to the end of the road in case you wish to hike to the pass or going to Thethi, else camping / staying at Tahir's Cafe at Kukaj is ideal as you are very central to beginning of the best hikes in the area.
I hiked to Zla Kolata, Maja Rosit, Jezerces, etc. And also a rocky peak I won't recommend unless you are a pro rock climber. Tahir is very knowledgeable about the area and gives good information. Every guesthouse has a map. Most of the trails are now well marked. Perhaps best information you can get is from Catherine and Alfred who run the informative website about Valbone. The ideal months would be from May to August. In Sept I had two days of hard rain. But I hiked as I was well equipped with gore tex clothing and shoes. The food you get at the guesthouses are plenty and superbly delicious, all organic and home grown.
I hiked to Zla Kolata, Maja Rosit, Jezerces, etc. And also a rocky peak I won't recommend unless you are a pro rock climber. Tahir is very knowledgeable about the area and gives good information. Every guesthouse has a map. Most of the trails are now well marked. Perhaps best information you can get is from Catherine and Alfred who run the informative website about Valbone. The ideal months would be from May to August. In Sept I had two days of hard rain. But I hiked as I was well equipped with gore tex clothing and shoes. The food you get at the guesthouses are plenty and superbly delicious, all organic and home grown.
Written 5 October 2017
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Elena
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Aug 2023 • Friends
If you looking forward to swim alongside with endless flow of rubbish that is floating in the river and sunbathe surrounded by scattered smashed beer bottles and wripped plastic bags, hygiene items and cigarette packs- then welcome to Valbona National Park! The cleanest underground waters and picturesque views have been polluted with human increments, and all the locals are interested in is to grab your money in restaurants and cafes. Shocking views! The local government does not seem to do anything about the rubbish- appoling and depressing sights!
Written 28 August 2023
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J V
Uithoorn, The Netherlands153 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
The tethi-valbona hike is nice bit there are also plenty of other nice hikes to do, for example to the Qafa e Rosit pass, see attached walking map (also available on maps.me). Alfred of Relindja hotel has more suggestions for hikes.
Written 21 June 2019
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GreenManKingston
Kingston69 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
We knew Lake Komani would be stunning and it was. What surprised us was the benefit of travelling on the Dragobia (6am from Fierze, 9am from Komani). While slower than the car ferries..it offers a fascinating insight into the lives of those who live or work along the lake...pulling in at regular stops for passengers and goods. A lovely if down market way to travel. You can buy snacks and cold drinks on board. Recommended.
Written 2 September 2018
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Casto
Geneva, Switzerland11 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
The Valbona-Teth trail is quite crowded during the summer, and it’s quite an easy walk for experienced hikers.
The usual package suggested by organisers looks as follows:
Day 1: Ferry cruise in the morning, arrival in Valbona at around 1pm, free afternoon.
Day 2: Valbona-Teth trail
Day 3: Teth-Shkodra
For trained hikers it would be easily feasible to walk the trail in the afternoon of Day 1 (without spending the night in Valbona). If you chose the 3-days formula it may make sense to look on how to extend the hike by avoiding the most beaten path, but beware that the Albanian Alps are quite wild and the weather unpredictable.
The usual package suggested by organisers looks as follows:
Day 1: Ferry cruise in the morning, arrival in Valbona at around 1pm, free afternoon.
Day 2: Valbona-Teth trail
Day 3: Teth-Shkodra
For trained hikers it would be easily feasible to walk the trail in the afternoon of Day 1 (without spending the night in Valbona). If you chose the 3-days formula it may make sense to look on how to extend the hike by avoiding the most beaten path, but beware that the Albanian Alps are quite wild and the weather unpredictable.
Written 15 February 2020
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Ornela M
Tirana, Albania66 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
perfect place,fresh air,delicious food,magnificent nature.u can explore also the mountains around.lovely place
Written 6 August 2019
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Rexhina B
Tirana, Albania15 contributions
July 2019 • Family
We went two families with young children. The mountains, the valley, the river are the perfect combination (all at one place) to get out of the busy life of the capital city. We did a trip to the mountain and had a very nice lunch with traditional food. Really fun. Highly recommended
Written 4 August 2019
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Su Fang
Singapore, Singapore63 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
One of the most beautiful place I have visited with jaw-dropping postcard-like scenery everywhere you turn! Not exaggerating, you gotta see to believe.
Written 25 May 2017
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Annie-Claude
Montreal, Canada
What’s the best touring company to hike? Or can we do it without a guide?
Written 2 August 2019
Hi, I’m looking for reliable and affordable car transfer from Podgorica Airport to Valbone in August and in the afternoon. Travel agencies usually charge too much for such services. I’d choose a bus but don’t want to split this trip into two days and take the bus to Shkodra, and then from Shkodra to Valbone (that only departs in the morning).
I’d be grateful for any help i.e. suggestions, contacts etc.
Written 2 March 2019
Hi!
Just a quick question, is hiking in the Accursed Mountains (Theth to Valbona) impossible in late December?
Thanks.
Written 6 October 2018
The 'accursed mountains' the name for a high elevation mountain range similar to the Alps or the Rocky Mountains. Thus, a considerable snow pack accumulates over the winter season. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will be able to hike these mountains in December.
Written 9 October 2018
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