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- 8 days, 7 nights mountain bike tour
- Professional mountain guides
- Adventurous 4x4 shuttles deep into the mountains
- Overnight stays in local guesthouses and mountain huts
- 6 days of biking, descent of >1600 altitude meters per day
| Stage | Description | Accomodation |
| Saturday
Arrival: Tirana |
Arrival: pick up rental bikes, and/or assemble bikes. Lunch in Tirana and a city tour. If the schedule allows optional trail in Tirana, unique terrain with slick rocks | Guesthouse Peshkopi |
| SundayÂ
Stage 1: Hinoske |
Shuttle to Hinoske and bike up to peak above (2028m). Descent from the peak through the mountain village of Ilnice. At the end of the descent a refreshing cooldown in Black Drin (378m). Continue trail to Hotesh for pickup by shuttle. | Guesthouse Korabi |
| Monday
stage 2:Â Â Â Korab summit |
Shuttle from Radomire to the midpoint (1757m). This is the toughest day with a climb of 1007 altimeters to the Korab Peak (2764m).Â
Optional on request: ascent to the peak on horseback |
Guesthouse Caje |
| Tuesday
stage 3: Shishtavec |
Shuttle to Shishtavec on the border with Kosovo. Downhill to Fshat following the High Scardus Trail. Transfer to Prizren, Kosovo | Guesthouse Prizren |
| Wednesday
stage 4: Skarpa |
From Skarpa (2476m) to Prizren Castle, a descent of 2060 vertical meters. Enjoy the splendid view over Prizren, a picturesque city known for its rich history, Ottoman-era buildings, and lively cultural scene. | Hostel Bora |
| Thursday
stage 5:Â Thanna Trail |
Shuttle in Peja to ride our guides’ local ‘Thanna Trail’ (2x). Shuttle to approach Hajla Cabin, pedal last part. Unforgettable overnight stay in a wooden mountain cabin with a unique host who will tell you everything about the history, traditions, fauna, and flora of the region. | Hajla Cabin (2000m) |
| Friday
stage 6: Hajla |
Climb Hajla Peak (2403m) and descend over rocky singletrack and tractor roads to Rugova Canyon. Ride the canyon along the river to Peja (516m) | Hostel Bora |
| Saturday
Departure |
Transfer to the airport | Â |
*Depending on the conditions, certain stages may be changed with an equivalent alternative.
Along the way from Tirana to Peja, this trip combines the finest singletracks in Kosovo and northern Albania. Adventurous 4x4 shuttles make the wild mountain peaks accessible. The program includes 6 stages descending >1600m on average, climbing several alpine peaks +2000m (Hinoske, Skarpa, Hajla, Korab). At 2764m, Korab is the highest mountain in both Albania and North Macedonia. The shuttles take you as far as possible, after which the last altitude meters are covered by cycling or hike-a-bike.
In addition to the breathtaking scenery, you can immerse yourself in the unmatched Albanian hospitality and experience authentic guesthouses run by local families. Here, you can indulge in homemade delicacies like ajvar, flia, pite, raki, trilece, and many more.
| Stage | Description | Acco |
|
Saturday Arrival: Tirana |
Arrival: pick up rental bikes, and/or assemble bikes. Lunch in Tirana and a city tour. If the schedule allows optional trail in Tirana, unique terrain with slick rocks | Guesthouse Peshkopi |
|
Sunday Stage 1: Hinoske |
Shuttle to Hinoske and bike up to peak above (2028m). Descent from the peak through the mountain village of Ilnice. At the end of the descent a refreshing cooldown in Black Drin (378m). Continue trail to Hotesh for pickup by shuttle. | Guesthouse Korabi |
|
Monday stage 2:Â Â Â Korab summit |
Shuttle from Radomire to the midpoint (1757m). This is the toughest day with a climb of 1007 altimeters to the Korab Peak (2764m). Optional on request: ascent to the peak on horseback |
Guesthouse Caje |
|
Tuesday stage 3: Shishtavec |
Shuttle to Shishtavec on the border with Kosovo. Downhill to Fshat following the High Scardus Trail. Transfer to Prizren, Kosovo | Guesthouse Prizren |
|
Wednesday stage 4: Skarpa |
From Skarpa (2476m) to Prizren Castle, a descent of 2060 vertical meters. Enjoy the splendid view over Prizren, a picturesque city known for its rich history, Ottoman-era buildings, and lively cultural scene. | Hostel Bora |
|
Thursday stage 5:Â Thanna Trail |
Shuttle in Peja to ride our guides’ local ‘Thanna Trail’ (2x). Shuttle to approach Hajla Cabin, pedal last part. Unforgettable overnight stay in a wooden mountain cabin with a unique host who will tell you everything about the region's history, traditions, fauna, and flora. | Hajla Cabin (2000m) |
|
Friday stage 6: Hajla |
Climb Hajla Peak (2403m) and descend over rocky singletrack and tractor roads to Rugova Canyon. Ride the canyon along the river to Peja (516m) | Hostel Bora |
|
Saturday Departure |
Transfer to the airport | Â |
*certain stages may be changed with an equivalent alternative depending on the conditions
Included:
- 6 stages with an average descent of >1600 altitude meters per day
- Professional mountain guides
- Adventurous 4x4 shuttles deep into the mountains
- Overnight stays in local guesthouses and mountain huts
- All meals (+ non-alcoholic drinks during meals)
- Transfers between stages
Not included:
- Flight
- Mountain bike (local rental available)
- Alcoholic drinks
- Souvenirs & tips
- Travel insurance (KBF, NKBV)
Practical: This trip can be organized on request from mid-June to October for groups of 5-6 or 10-12 people. The program can be adapted according to your wishes, condition, and level. Suggested flights: arrival in Tirana and departure from Prishtina. Transfers can be arranged to and from Tirana, Skopje & Prishtina.
For more info: mail@rycetravel.com
This tour is aimed at people with an intermediate skill level and above. You can brake precisely on downhill sections and uphold a stable and confident posture while managing controlled ascents and descents. Although you favour a deliberate and controlled speed, you demonstrate assurance in tackling various technical obstacles, including roots, rocks, and tight turns.
As most of the climbs are shuttle-assisted, an average to good physical condition is required.
The ideal mountain bike you bring for this trip is a Trail-Enduro bike with suspension travel ranging from around 140mm to 180mm. The bike has to be in good condition with perfectly working brakes. We will be in remote terrain so please bring a spare derailleur hanger and chainlinks.
Modern Enduro bikes can be rented with a local partner for €250-300 for the trip. To be confirmed when booking.
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