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GUIDED BACKCOUNTRY SKI TOUR
8 Days | 7 Nights | 6.5 Ski Days

Location: Europe | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, Backcountry, Sidecountry
Ability: Strong Intermediate to Expert
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Escape the beaten tracks on a week of guided adventure ski touring & breathtaking landscapes through the best parts of the Sharr Mountains in Kosovo & Albania. Amazing skiing, food & culture await. Get your own group together for a fully private customised tour.
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Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania

Guided Ski Tour Across the Best of the Sharr Mountains

Overview

If you are looking to escape from the usual beaten paths in winter, why not join a week long ski-touring adventure that explores the best peaks of the Sharr Mountains along the border of Kosovo, Albania & North Macedonia.The Sharr Mountains are perfect for ski touring as they are high, rounded, older mountains with very few rocky cliffs. The tour moves through the entire mountain range starting in Kosovo and ending in Albania, selecting the best parts of each valley. From the mountain peaks after taking in breathtaking, panoramic views, long uninterrupted descents await. The tour take in some popular ski resorts that may have people at the beginning of the trail but spends more time in remote regions where indeed you will be “solo” enjoying the mountains.

Highlights

Just a few of the highlights are listed below, but rest assured if you never been to the Balkans before, the entire trip will be a feast for the senses & a cultural adventure of the highest order.
• Korab Peak - Climb and ski the highest peak of Albania and North Macedonia
• Radomirë - The picturesque village in North Albania with a very low number of visitors
• Virgin mountains - Uncrowded skin tracks & rails and uninterrupted views devoid of man-made structures
• Untracked snow - Enjoy first tracks on empty powder slopes, plus long descents all the way from summit to valley
• Local food - Fabulous local cuisine & fresh-cooked specialties based on meat, vegetables and dairy products
• Hospitality - People in this region are incredibly welcoming to any traveler, providing the best hospitality despite the often remote locations.

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Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania
Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania
Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania

Program

The guided tour begins with a pick-up from Prishtina airport in Kosovo, and transfer to Brezovica ski resort. From that point on everything is taken care of, other than the first night's dinner which can be easily taken in Brezovica's many eateries. After the option to ski the first afternoon at Brezovica or take in the sunset with a short ski tour to a minor peak, the following 6-days will take in a new peak every day as the tour moves gradually to the southwest along the Sharr Mountains from Kosovo into Albania. As well as the highest mountain in the region, Korab, other peaks climbed and skied include Black Rock Peak, Dovodenica, Guzhbaba, and Kleq Peak. Each night is spent in a local hotel or guesthouse, with 5-nights in Kosovo & 2-nights in Albania. At the end of the tour, the last night is spent in the charming city of Prizren, where you can experience Kosovan city life. For detailed information on the standard program, see the Itinerary tab.

The Skiing

The tour involves skiing several major peaks of the Sharr mountains. The highest, Korab Peak, is at 2,764m, with all others within a range of a few hundred metres below that. Terrain transitions from pine forest up to 1,700m then open, high alpine beyond. The ski-touring will include sheltered forests. beautiful alpine ridges, broad bowls and some steeper terrain for those up for a challenge.

Distances skied per day vary from 7.5km to 17km with daily ascents/descents ranging from 900m to 1,567m vertical.

Lodging & Meals

A cosy selection of lodgings await you on the tour. The accommodation is in simple home-stay/guesthouse/lodge- style with simple bathroom facilities. Rooms are likely to accommodate between two to five people per room and it may be necessary for male and female groups to share the room unless noted otherwise on your request, but not guaranteed in each guesthouse. It always depends on the availability of rooms. Sheets and blankets, towels, shampoo, warm water and other basic services are provided, but it’s recommended to pack a travel towel and sleep sack (sheet) just in case. Private rooms may be available at an additional cost, but availability is limited.

The food in this part of the world will be something you will eagerly anticipate at the end of each day. Food is freshly cooked in a traditional manner and has a mix of Balkan, Turkish, and European influence. At the guesthouses, the breakfasts are simple, homemade bread with locally grown vegetables, dairy products, and eggs. Dinners include traditional soups, meat dishes, vegetables, pies. Guesthouses also will provide you with a packed lunch – often including a sandwich with cheese and vegetables. Vegetarianism and diets will not be a problem as the home-stay families can provide alternatives. However, the choices are basic and limited. Consider bringing your water bottle to refill along the way. Water is provided in guesthouses, tap water is drinkable.

Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania
Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania
Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania

Ski Ability & Gear

The tour is suitable for strong intermediate ski-tourers & splitboarders in good physical condition. The ability to ski & ride in mixed snow conditions, ascend for up to 4 to 5hours, and use avalanche safety gear is advantageous. In he high alpine there is terrain suitable for all abilities, including experts.

Participants are required to bring all their own ski-touring or splitboarding equipment. There is no rental option for any gear.

Starting/Finishing Point & Transfers

The tour starts and finishes at Prìština (in English - either Pristina or Prishtina) airport. Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari (PRN) is the main international gateway to the country and is located 20km west of the Kosovo capital of Pristina. Flights to Pristina are available from most major European airports including Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Geneva (GVA), Zurich (ZRH) & Vienna (VIE), Istanbul (IST), London-Luton (LTN) in the UK, and all major Scandinavian airports. A host of minor European airports also provide direct links.

Transfers during the tour will be private for the group. The private transfer is done by either regular car or 4×4, depending on the road conditions. On the trail, shortcut transfers can be arranged for the trails that are distant or to skip asphalt road segments.

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Itinerary for 8-Day Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania

See below for the standard itinerary for the Ski-touring in Kosovo & Albania program. Note that the itinerary can be altered due to weather & snow conditions, plus the fitness & wishes of the group.

DAY 1: Arrival at Prishtina Airport, Transfer to Brezovicë (Brezovica)

Brezovica is Kosovo’s biggest ski resort, but it is a very different experience to anything you will find in the Alps of Western Europe. It has some excellent skiing pistes but is more renowned for its superb off-piste terrain & reliable snow cover. Due to a lack of investment in recent years, the lifts are old (some up to 50 years) and run on an unreliable schedule. After arrival from the airport, you can do a 2-hour ski tour to the nearby peak of Mali Ministrit and watch the sunset from the top or you can ski at the ski centre using the lifts. A ski lift pass is not included in the tariff but is very cheap. You will be able to dine in one of the many restaurants in the ski area. Your guide will let you know the best places.
Overnight in Brezovica hotel
No meals included on Day 1

DAY 2: Ski touring in Brezovicë, Black Rock Peak

Black Rock Peak (2,536m), is the highest mountain in Brezovica ski centre. Like all the peaks of the Sharr, it’s situated on the border with North Macedonia. The altitude difference is 870 m. Climbing takes more or less 3.5 hours followed by a delightful ski back down. The day ends with 40-minute transfer to Prevalla.
Distance - 8.5km, Vertical Up/Down - 870m
Overnight in Prevalla guesthouse
Meals included - All meals

DAY 3: Ski touring near Prevalla, Dovodenica Peak

The 2,510m Dovodenica Peak, is the target of the day’s ski tour. It is located in a wild, unspoiled region. The day starts with a walk up to the snowline and then skiing up the remaining 1,190 m vertical gained from the starting point. The climb will take approximately 4.5 hours and then you can look forward to long a freeride skiing downhill.
Distance - 11.6km, Vertical Up/Down - 1,190m
Overnight in Prevalla guesthouse
Meals included - All meals

DAY 4: Second day ski touring near Prevalla, Guzhbaba Peak

Day 4 starts in the Prevalla ‘ski center’, where the only activity provided is ski touring, but it also has a little lift functioning from time to time. The mountains will be more or less empty of people and any sign of humans. You will start at 1515m altitude and reach Guzhbaba Peak at a lofty 2,609m. Following the itinerary, the trail will take approximately 4.5 hour of skinning up, plus the downhill to return to the starting point. After skiing a transfer taking less 1.5hr is undertaken to the village of Dragash.
Distance - 11km, Vertical Up/Down - 1,083m
Overnight in Dragash guesthouse
Meals included - All meals

DAY 5: Ski touring to Kleq Peak

The day will start with a 10-minute transfer to the start of the trail, at the village of Radesha. Kleq Peak (2,467m) is the goal for the day. After a fun ski down, dinner is taken before the group transfers by road across the border to Albania and the village of Radomira (2.5 to 3hrs transfer), where you will spend the next two days.
Distance - 17km, Vertical Up/Down - 1,270m
Overnight in Radomira
Meals included - All meals

DAY 6: Ski Touring near Radomirë (Radomira), Mount Korab

Radomira is a small village in north Albania that is new to tourism and dominated by summer hiking trails. The village is picturesque with narrow lanes & stone houses. From here you will climb the highest mountain of Albania and North Macedonia, 2,764m Mt Korab. This is a must-do for ski touring in Albania and without a doubt will be a special experience. At the end of the day, stay in a local guesthouse, where basic amenities are provided but the hospitality is generous.
Distance - 15.5km, Vertical Up/Down - 1,567m
Overnight in Radomira guesthouse
Meals included - All meals

DAY 7: Second Day of Ski Touring near Radomirë, Small Korab

On the second day in Radomira, you will climb the twin peak of Korab, called the Small Korab (2,300m). The ski trail up will take approximately 4 hours, and then you will ski down the full 900m of vertical. The day will end with a transfer to the city of Prizren in Kosovo for a traditional dinner, and with it also ski touring in Kosovo and Albania.
Distance - 7.5km, Vertical Up/Down - 900m
Overnight in Hotel in Prizren
Meals included - All meals

DAY 8: Departure

After another wonderful breakfast, you are picked up and transferred to the airport. Depending on the flight departure time, you can do a short tour around the city of Prizren before being transferred to Prishtina Airport.
Meal included - Breakfast

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Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania
Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania
Ski Touring Kosovo & Albania

Rates & Inclusions

Rates Information

From €1450/person

Inclusions
  • HOSTING & GUIDING: Fully hosted & guided for duration of tour
  • SKI-TOURING & SPLITBOARDING: 6 full days skiing/splitboarding with an option for an extra half day on arrival
  • ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights lodgings in shared rooms with shared facilities
  • MEALS: All meals from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on departure day.
  • TRANSPORT: All ground transport & airport transfers during the tour
  • PERMITS: Border crossing permits etc as required
  • SMALL GROUP: Maximum 7 guests on the tour
Add-ons
  • LIFT PASS: Option to ski on the lifts at Brezovica in Kosovo
  • PRIVATE ROOM: For solos or couples - price on request, limited availability
Not Included

Terms & Conditions

As per agreed terms & conditions with the tour operator, Balkan Natural Adventure, at the time of booking, and including, but not limited to, any T&Cs listed below. Any contractual arrangements as a result of a booking enquiry are directly with the tour operator and is subject to their terms and conditions.