8 days Albania: Dibra trail days – Mountainbiking
Description
All expenses and services are covered in the cost of your tour.
This means from the time we pick you up at our meeting point, until we drop you back off to head home, all transportation, meals, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, group supplies and community gear are included.
Reservations, and accommodations (lodging) are also included, along with at least two professionally trained trip leaders, bike services and vehacle support.
Day 1
Individual travel to Tirana airport In only 30 min, from Rinas Airport we can reach Tirana city’s center. You will be staying in a central, three star hotel and optional afternoon rides on Tirana trails are available; the trails have been hand-built in the offseason by our guides and their biker friends. We can take the cable car up to Mt. Dajti if you are confident riding black diamond trails. 24km 510m 510m
Day 2
2h transfer to witness first-hand Tirana’s evolution, communist chromium mine city and stunning nature until Peshkopi, our home base. The modern world is left behind. Riding the flow trails of Luzni Protected Park is powered by frape (Greek coffee) at the village bar and chit-chat with the locals. 30km 1.050m 1.050m
Day 3
The car takes us in 90 minutes up to the end of the road, next to Korab, the highest mountain in Albania: 2756m. From wide-open plateau, into pine forest and down to the Drin river. After 2000 vm descending, it is time to celebrate the victory with a dive into the Drin river, and later an easy spin to the hotel. 31 km 420m 2060m
Day 4
The car takes us in 90 minutes up to the end of the road, next to Korab, the highest mountain in Albania: 2756m. From wide-open plateau, into pine forest and down to the Drin river. After 2000 vm descending, it is time to celebrate the victory with a dive into the Drin river, and later an easy spin to the hotel. 31 km 420m 2060m
Day 5
This day is awarded with a special prize “The Best Panorama of The Peshkopi Valley”. Just above the last village, lies our car parking spot. That is where we feed our eyes with the beauty of the valley and make them ready for the most colorful trail ever. Starting at high altitude in open fields to continue on white gypsum stone and further on red earth erosion, rock garden, crop fields… 37km 1480m 1480m
Day 6
Back to man-made trails. Again, next to the border with North Macedonia, this time to ride the western ridge. Flow and authentic down to river Drin to have lunch and some nice beach time at one of the best camping spots in the area. No road, no electricity. Pure nature and serenity. 27km 900m 1770m
Day 7
Time to leave Peshkopi, and with good reason. The last night should be as special as the guesthouse we visit. Slow transition from the soft soil of Peshkopi to the chromium of Bulqiza. A last view of Peshkopi valley and trails from the pass. Bye bye to Peshkopi and ride down to the very well renovated defense tower Hupi, now a beautiful and comfortable guesthouse. 35km 1.400m 1.350m
Day 8
1h transfer back to Tirana and 30 minutes to the airport. If you have a late flight back home, we can ride more trails back in Tirana or fill the day with other activities.
Good to know
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Accepts Credit Card
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Bike Parking
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Coupons
Included
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Accommodation
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Guided tours
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Insurance
Not Included
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Flights and International Transportation
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Optional Activities
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Personal expenses
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Specialized Gear
