12Km Climb.Cycle Approx

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Cycle Macedonia & Northern Albania

Turkode Destinasjoner Turen starter MVO Albania - Makedonia Shkoder

Turen destinasjon Reisen er levert av 8 dager Pogradec Fra : NOK

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Cycle through Macedonia and North Albania, the last hidden gems of Europe. Reiserute

Day 1 Start Shkoder in Northern Albania

Start Shkoder in Northern Albania. Those on the group ﬂight will be met at the airport and transferred to Shkoder, one of the oldest and most historic cities in Albania, as well as an important cultural and economic center (approx. 1.5hrs drive). Please note that due to the remoteness of this tour, Shkoder is a good opportunity to make any last minute purchases, such as bike equipment or items you may have forgotten to bring with you.Hotel Tradita or Similar

Day 2 Transfer to Komani Lake; ferry ride from Komani to Fierze (3hrs). Cycle through gorges, forests and lakes to Dardhe

After an early transfer to Komani we take a ferry to Fierze across the beautiful Komani Lake (which takes about 3 hours). The ferry ride allows you to take in the spectacular scenery, winding its way between high cliﬀs and towering peaks. From here we get on our bikes and the climbing begins as we ascend from the lake up to a high plateau. Following the line of an ancient trade route, along which the Romans built one of their great arterial roads, the Via Publica, we cycle up through spectacular gorges, forests and lakes towards Dardhe.Cycle approx. 40km, ascent 1175m, descent 500m.Guesthouse Alpin or Similar

Day 3 Cycle along spectacular mountain roads with high peaks on your left and Fierze lake 800m below on your right; continue to Kukes

Today we will cycle one of the most spectacular roads in Albania with high mountain peaks on your left and Fierza Lake, 800m down on your right. We continue along Fierza Lake until we reach the dam, which is part of a huge hydro-electric system constructed in the 1970's.Cycle approx. 81km, ascent 1500m, descent 1950m.Hotel Gjallica or Similar

Day 4 Ride to Peshkopi along the Black Drin Valley

Today we cycle along the Black Drin Valley from Kukes to Peshkopi, following the river. The Black Drin River originates at Lake Ohrid and meets with the White Drin River at Kukes. This is the toughest day of the trip and includes a 12km climb.Cycle approx. 73km, ascent 2000m, descent 1700m.Comfortable Hotel

Day 5 Cross the border into Macedonia and on to the UNESCO town of Ohrid; afternoon city tour

After riding past farms and villages our route passes over into Macedonia. We then continue through the Macedonian countryside until we reach the beautiful UNESCO town of Ohrid. After checking in to the hotel we will head out on a city tour through the town famed for its 365 churches, one for each day of the year. Ohrid itself is situated on the shores of Lake Ohrid, with winding cobbled streets and traditional Macedonian architecture that you will ﬁnd in the old town. There is the option to take a city tour with a local guide for approximately €3 per person (price dependent on the size of the group).Cycle approx. 93km, ascent 900m, descent 900m.Villa Royal View Hotel or Similar

Day 6 Climb to rocky plateau above Ohrid; ride over passes before descending to Big Prespa Lake in Stenje

In the morning we start cycling along the lake before another 12km climb to a rocky plateau with wonderful views of Lake Ohrid. We then have a long descent to the shores of Lake Prespa, where there’s time for a swim.Cycle approx. 52km, ascent 1350m, descent 1200m.Standard Hotel

Day 7 Cycle along the shores of the lake to Small Prespa Lake, bordering Albania, Greece and Macedonia; crossing the border back into Albania, pass Lake Ohrid en route to Pogradec

Our route today follows the shores of the larger Prespa Lake and also the smaller Prespa Lake that borders three countries (Albania, Macedonia and Greece). Once past these lakes on the southern side we reach Lake Ohrid and eventually Pogradec in Albania. There is then a chance for a relaxing afternoon at the bay in front of the hotel.Cycle approx. 75km, ascent 900m, descent 1050m.Hotel Millenium or Similar

Day 8 End Pogradec

End Pogradec. Those on the group ﬂight will be transferred to Tirana Airport (approx. 3hrs drive).

Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination 5 nights hotels, 2 nights guesthouses6 days cycling with full vehicle support Group normally 6 to 16, plus local cycling leader and driver. Min age 16 yrsTrip can be combined with Cycling in AlbaniaE-bike hire available on request

Food All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 dinners included.Under Enver Hoxha (the communist leader of Albania from 1944-1985), Albania became a self sustaining country due to its isolation to the world. However due to the lush fertile valleys, fresh mountain springs and Mediterranean climate, they are still very much a subsistence culture and show very little signs of changing. In the countryside expect your food to have been reared/grown not too far from your plate.Breakfasts are typically eggs, fresh bread, jam, honey and coffee. On some days lunches are picnic style eaten en route outside, whereas on other days we will eat in restaurants. Meat dishes are often goat or lamb, with fish dishes ranging from trout to endemic species from Lake Ohrid. Courses often come in mezze form complimented with a variety of vegetables and salad, freshly baked bread, homemade cheeses and local wines. In the cities there are a number of restaurants to choose from with an array of Mediterranean cuisine. In Macedonia you will find a similar Balkan cuisine that reflects its Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. A typical Macedonian dish is tavce gravce, a baked dish of beans, onions red peppers and parsley. It's a delicious dish worth trying.

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