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Valbona valley
Over the pass to Theth
A wide valley of guesthouses beneath the Accursed Mountains, linked to Theth on foot.
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About Valbona valley
Broader and gentler than Theth, the Valbona valley lies within Valbona Valley National Park, its guesthouses strung along the river beneath the dramatic peaks of the Accursed Mountains. The classic hike crosses the Valbona Pass, at about 1,800 metres, to Theth, taking most of a day; it is best from June to September with an early start. Pair it with the Lake Koman ferry for one of the great journeys of the Balkans, threading between steep green walls. Book guesthouses ahead in summer.
Our take
- Valbona Pass hike
- Lake Koman ferry
- June to September
- Address
- Valbona, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Tirana guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Valbona valley before you go.
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