Ski touring Peaks of the Balkans

Airport pickup, drive to Pejë (day activities dependent on the flight schedule. Possible activities include Via Ferrata, cultural city tour, small hikes, or walks).

Transfer to Liqenat, a 30-minute drive from Pejë. Start ski touring at 1400 meters, continuing through Liqenat Lake and Lugu i Shkodrës to Roshkodol. This trail is part of the section of the Peaks of the Balkans that goes from Milishevc to Liqenat, done in a reverse side. It includes a peak climb to Jelenk peak at 2435 meters, about 5 km from the starting point in Liqenat. In Roshkodol, warm rooms and showers will be available, but access to your luggage will not be provided; it will be transferred to Babino Polje, where you will go the next day.

From Roshkodol, traverse the mountain crest to reach Starac Peak, then continue to Babino Polje at Hrid Guest House in Montenegro. Here, your luggage will be transferred from Pejë and will be accessible. In this trail, you will climb Starac peak at 2325 meters altitude. The distance from the starting point is 8.8 km, with an ascent of about 780 meters. At the end of the trail, you will have a short transfer to cut out some less interesting parts.

In the guest house, there are basic amenities, such as warm showers, clean sheets, and towels. The guest house prides itself on its food and hospitality. Here, you will have access to your luggage after a wilder day in Roshkodol.

From Babino Polje, a short transfer to the start of the trail. Depending on ski conditions, the tour to the Peak of Dog (Maja e Qenit) may change, and another peak may be selected. Enjoy skiing back, use the playground for skiing, and return to Guest House Hrid. Maja Qenit peak is at 2284 meters of altitude. To reach it, the distance from the starting point is 6.1 km, with an ascent of 760 meters.

Transfer from Babino Polje to the trail’s start for touring to Doberdol. The Three Borders Peak (Maja e Trekufirit) can serve as a skiing playground. Both locations are part of the Peaks of the Balkans trail; however, the trail is used only when cutting out the Kosovo part. This is the wildest part of the Accursed Mountains that is used in winter. Maja e Trekufinit offers the possibility to ski in Kosovo, Montenegro, and Albania on the same day if you use the peak as a playground. The distance to Maja Trekufinit is about 8 km, and the altitude of the peak is 2366 meters. Your luggage will not accompany you, but showers, towels, and food will be available in Doberdol.

Ski touring from Doberdol to Gacaferi. The best touring option will be selected on the day, depending on ski conditions. This is also a trail that is not part of the Peaks of the Balkans; however, it is in the region. Doberdoll is a huge valley offering many options for skiing. The next destination is Gacaferri guesthouse, a lone boutique hotel in the middle of wilderness. During the years, this region has had the best snow quality on the trail and maybe in the region. At Gacaferi, your luggage will be accessible and will be transported the next day in Peje.

From Gacaferri, reach the highest peak of Kosovo in touring and then ski down to Gropa e Erenikut for the pickup and drive to Pejë. This part of the touring will be in the highest part of these mountains. These mountains are also the border between Kosovo and Albania. When you reach Gjeravica, the highest peak of Kosovo, you will then ski down to Gropa e Erenikut. Gjeravica is at 2656 meters altitude. Stay at Hotel Kulla e Zenel Beut, in Peje.

(Day activities dependent on the flight schedule. Possible activities include Via Ferrata, cultural city tour, small hikes, or walks.)