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Day1
After arrival at noon, transfer from “Mother Teresa” airport to the hotel in downtown Tirana. Tirana is located in Central Albania, at the western foot of Dajti Mountain at an altitude of 110m. In its south and west Tirana is surrounded by hills that form a green belt around the city. These hills are the perfect place for mountain biking, and are also the main destination of the first day of this travel.
After a short break we will pick you up at the hotel and drive you to the south of the city. On the edge of the park with the lake of Tirana we will start our bike trip. Today's trip is a preparatory and introductory one. At the starting point where you will get the bikes, your bike guide will be waiting to welcome you. We will ride through the Selita Hills up to a monument, right on the top at 330 m above sea level. After a short break we’ll bike downhill in the direction of Picalla - Stërmas - Sauk. Dinner will be provided at a traditional restaurant in the village of Sauk, where you can choose between various dishes on the menu. Then, you will be accompanied to the hotel. (-/ -/ D)
The vibrant capital city Tirana and its surroundings. G2 +, 16 km, 3 - 4 hours, Am↑200m, Dm↓ 160m
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Day2
Today’s activities start early in the morning with the drive to Lezha. From there ride in the direction of Shkodra following the old road through Torovica up to Bushati, and then drive to Shkodra, one of the oldest inhabited cities in Albania with an over 2400-years old history. In Shkodra we have planned a city tour, a visit of the Historic Museum and afterwards an uphill ride to the the ruins of the Rozafa castle. It lies on the top of a steep hill between the rivers Buna and Drin at 110 m above sea level. Its origins date back to pre-Roman times of the Illyrians and the castle has determined the destiny of the city until modern times. With the exception of the fortified walls of the castle, most buildings are destroyed. After having lunch at a traditional restaurant in Shkodra we drive to Razëm, where are planned the dinner and the accommodation in a hotel in the middle of the Natural Park of Razëm. (B/L/D)
Shkodra, the cetre of north Albania and Razëm, the village in the middle of intact nature.G 1+, 38 km, 5 - 6 hours
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Day3
Razëm is located 40 km from Shkodra and 50 km from Thethi, in a very picturesque area that offers several sports opportunities. Today's bike trip runs mostly through the forest on visible tracks that sometimes become steeper. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and time for a bath, sauna or for a football game. Dinner is planned at the restaurant of the same hotel where you can taste the original home made products and traditional dishes. It is possible to organize a small barbecue party too. (B/L/D)
Natural Park Razëm und its surroundings: 1022 m.G 3, 20 km, 4 hours
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Day4
For today the destination of our bike trip is Boga, a village located in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Alps. The descent begins to the south and leaving the village Vrith on our right we continue biking on the track that runs on south-east.
As we pass the village Bzheta we follow the way that turns sharply to the left. It is the only track that leads to Boga. From here, in the altitude of 580 m, we bike up to Boga winding down and uphill around the slope of the mountain. The dinner and the accommodation are provided in a simple but clean guest house with shared rooms in Boga. (B/L/D)
Boga, the village in the middle of the Cursed Mountains (Bjeshkët e Namuna). 950 m. G 2+, 25 km, 5 hours. Am↑370m, Dm↓ 442 m
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Day5
For several miles, the track towards Theth runs along the valley, mainly through woods. During the ride, which initially is not very challenging, you have the possibility to enjoy the wonderful landscapes. We follow the not paved road that is relatively flat up to Okol Field (Fushë Okol). Then begins the ascent that becomes steeper as we approach the mountain saddle at Buni i Thores in 1715 m altitude. From here the view over Ndërlysa and Zorzi mountain is breathtaking. The ride downhill in the direction of Thethi follows through forest and alpine meadows. The dinner and the accommodation are provided in a simple but clean guest house with shared rooms in Thethi. (B/L/D)
Bike trip to Theth the oldest village of the Albanian Alps. 750m. G 3, 25 Km, 5 hours, Am↑765 m, Dm↓965m
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Day6
Today's is a very challenging ride, which starts early in the morning. We will follow the old road that connects Shkodra with Theth that runs through the valleys of the rivers Shala and Kir surrounded by a splendid panorama, rugged and spectacular mountains and intact nature. The trip begins with the ride towards Ndërlysa, then follows the only track that runs mostly uphill up to the Pass of Shoshi Mountain (an altitude difference of 800 m in a distance of 23 km). From there we ride in the direction of the village of Kir, where overnight is planned in tents. (B/L/D)
Cycling from Thethi to Kir. G 2+, 43 km, 6 - 7 hours, Am↑800 m, Dm↓1050 m
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Day7
The day begins with the ride from Kir to "Ura e Mesit" in the vicinity of Shkodra. After lunch at a traditional restaurant in Shkodra, drive to Tirana and accommodation in hotel. At the afternoon, time for a guided walk through the city and visit of the Et'hem Bej Mosque, Skanderbeg monument, clock tower. Dinner will be provided at a traditional restaurant. (B/L/D)
Cycling from Kir to Shkodra. G 2, 32 km, 4 hours, Dm↓450 m
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Day8
After breakfast in the morning, the transfer to the airport will be according to your scheduled flight. (B/ -/ -)
Transfer to the airport
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