Accursed Mountains Balkan Winter
8 Days
Min 4 max 10
€1350,-
The Trip
For those with superstitious tendencies, the prospect of touring the Dinaric Alps in the Balkans might cause some nervousness. Indeed, this part of the Alps is known as the Accursed Mountains, or cursed mountains. For a long time, travel in this region was impossible, but in recent decades the Balkans has undergone a transformation into an inviting place for wilderness travel with wild untouched landscapes.
In winter, the Accursed Mountains are untraveled, free of elevators and large-scale ski tourism. Here you will make your first tracks in a fresh pack of snow, cross paths with animals rather than other people, and experience authentic Balkan mountain life from the locals. With peaks above 2,500 meters, this area is quite snow-assured. A multi-day trek on snowshoes (and possibly crampons) through the Balkan hinterland leads us through the Dinaric Alps in the border region of Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro. We sleep in (un)manned huts in the mountain villages.
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Theme and levels
The theme of this trip is Wild Fitness and a requirement is to be fit. Long travel through fresh snow and winter conditions can make conditions physically challenging. Experience in winter environments, walking with snowshoes and possibly crampons are nice to have but not required. Furthermore, a flexible and adventurous attitude is indispensable for this trip and important for a winter trip like this is additionally the right equipment.
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Practical
Cost
€1350,-
What’s included?
7 nights’ accommodation in huts and guesthouses in mountain villages
breakfast, lunch and evening meals
use of snowshoes, possibly crampons and ice axes
Mountain Leader guide
transport on site
Not included in this price is your flight to Pristina, an avalanche-safety kit, any expenses in catering establishments and mountain sports insurance. We recommend taking out this at the NKBV.
Logistics
We are flying to Pristina as a group coordinated by Rewild. This
cost is outside the package price. From there, transportation
is organized by Rewild and is included in the price.
Nutrition and water
Food and drinks will be provided. Part of this trip is
that we prepare meals as a group. In addition, we will bring plenty of
snacks that do not require preparation.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 4 people. A maximum of 10 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1
Travel Day
After our flight to Podgorica, we will stay in a mountain village in the Accursed Mountains.
Day 2 through 7
Winter trek through the Accursed Mountains
During these days we will go on a winter adventure in Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro. We move from hut to hut and from village to village. We sleep with local mountain people and feast on local Balkan mountain cuisine. Along the way we will walk on snowshoes/crampons and if conditions allow, we will climb the Balkan peaks along the way.
Day 8
Travel Day
This day is dedicated to the return trip to the Netherlands from Pristina. If there is enough time we will do another Via Ferrata on this day.
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Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes, cancellation is possible according to our terms and conditions: up to 8 weeks before departure you pay only the deposit, after that increasing costs apply up to 100% just before departure.
Do you offer travel insurance?
No, we do not offer travel insurance ourselves. We recommend mountaineering insurance through the NKBV.
Are there any hidden fees or service charges?
No, there are no hidden costs. All unavoidable additional costs are clearly stated in advance in the travel price.
Do you also rent equipment or materials?
Yes, some of the required equipment is available for rent on our trips. We offer these rental options during the booking process. There you can see exactly what gear is available and add it directly to your booking. That way you don’t have to arrange this separately in advance.
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Accursed Mountains Balkan Winter
The Balkans is clearly not the most common destination for winter trips. Here you will not find elevators and large-scale...
Accursed Mountains Balkan Winter
The Balkans is clearly not the most common destination for winter trips. Here you will not find elevators and large-scale...
