The Alps & north

Shkoder, the Gateway to the Albanian Alps

Most people pass through Shkoder on the way north and regret not stopping. A lake, a castle above it, a bicycle culture and the road to Koman all start here.

The Albanian Alps: Theth, Valbona and the Famous Hike

A complete guide to the Albanian Alps: the villages of Theth and Valbona, the famous Theth to Valbona hike, when to go, where to stay, and how to plan the journey in.

Hiking in Albania: The Best Walks and How Serious They Are

A pass between two Alpine valleys, a gorge that ends at a beach, a national park at a thousand metres above the coast road, and very little mountain rescue.

Theth: A Village at the End of the Road in the Albanian Alps

Stone houses under limestone walls, a church that is the most photographed building in northern Albania, and a pass over to the next valley on foot.