HELI-SKIING ALBANIA - ULTIMATE ADVENTURE AND UNTOUCHED SLOPES
Experience breathtaking heli-skiing in the untouched mountains of Albania – an adventure of a lifetime.
- Advanced
- Expert
General info
Adventure Heli-Skiing Albania - Valbona:
Experience an unforgettable tour where untouched peaks of the Prokletije mountain range and spectacular landscapes await you. With over 1500 square kilometers of terrain and various zones, the region offers challenging topography with elevation differences of up to 1800 meters in valleys such as Valbona, Grbaja, Ropojani, and Cijevna. This is your Heli-Skiing Albania journey!
Travel period
08.02.2025 - 15.02.2025
15.02.2025 - 22.02.2025
22.02.2025 - 01.03.2025
01.03.2025 - 08.03.2025
08.03.2025 - 15.03.2025
15.03.2025 - 22.03.2025
Seasons
Winter
Minimum age
18
Skill levels
As an advanced skier you have already been in contact with powder snow, the "powder virus" has caught you and you want to expand your experience.
As an Expert, you'll draw lines in steep terrain with solid experience in snow and tour planning, and you'll want to explore new terrain as well as exciting descents.
Services & Prices
Are you ready for the ultimate adventure? We've already organized everything for your heli-skiing trip in Albania – from accommodation and guiding to avalanche safety equipment and meals. We can also plan and organize your travel to Albania. Just let us know your preferred departure airport, and we'll find the best connection for you!
Included services
6 possible ski days (depending on weather conditions)
7 nights at Hotel Margjeka - including full board
4 hours of flight time per group of 4
guide ratio 1:4
Avalanche equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe, and safety airbag)
Additional services (Exclusive)
Arrival/Departure - flights can be booked through us!
Insurance (mandatory)
Personal expenses
Prices
Price from €8.950
Accommodation& Catering
In the heart of Valbona, at 1050 meters above sea level, you'll find Hotel Margjeka. For our guests, we offer Albanian cuisine featuring modern, traditional, local, organic, and fresh dishes, along with homemade schnaps and international wines.
Room types
You will be accommodated in a double room. If you require a single room, please notify us at the time of booking!
Catering
Throughout the entire week, you'll enjoy full board which includes a hearty breakfast to start your day, as well as lunch and a delicious local dinner.
Equipment
You can rent equipment on-site, but please inform us at the time of booking so we can make all the necessary arrangements. Avalanche equipment is included in the package price and includes an avalanche airbag, probe, shovel, search transceiver, and harness.
Destination
& Arrival
Albania offers stunning mountains, picturesque coastlines, hiking trails, rafting, climbing, mountain biking, national parks, and historic cities for adventure and nature enthusiasts.
Interesting spots/trails
Snow conditions similar to those by the sea and one of the snowiest places in Europe, about 85 km from the Mediterranean, the snow here resembles that of Alaska. The Prokletije is the wettest region in Europe overall. In the village of Boga, the annual precipitation amounts to 3,033 millimeters. In higher elevations, snow often persists throughout the year, even in summer. During winter, some villages in the Albanian part of the Prokletije are completely cut off from the outside world for months due to extreme snowfall. So, it's the perfect place for your heliskiing adventure in Albania.
Travel options
The best way to reach the destination is by plane. Travel times are as follows: Tirana is 4 hours and 15 minutes away, Skopje (North Macedonia) is 3 hours and 40 minutes away, and Pristina (Kosovo) is 2 hours and 30 minutes away. We are happy to arrange your flight and transfer for you.
Program
Here’s what your week of heliskiing in Albania might look like:
On the first day, you will receive a brief orientation either in the evening or the next morning. This will cover the basics of helicopter operations, avalanche safety, communication, and our procedures. Our goal is to build a strong team with our guests and make the most out of the available terrain.
Daily schedule:
A typical day begins with breakfast at 7 AM. Depending on the weather, we start flying at either 8 or 9 AM. Lunch is usually taken outdoors around noon, and we ski as long as motivation, physical condition, and weather permit. Ideally, we return to the base around 4 PM, and dinner follows at 6 or 7 PM.
Daily plans are based on weather conditions as well as the preferences and abilities of the participants.
Guiding
All guides are fully qualified IFMGA guides with specialized heliskiing training. Lead guide Rok Zalokar has extensive experience in heliskiing both in Europe and Alaska. We do have detailed protocols for helicopter flights, safety training, guiding, communication, and avalanche safety. Rok is an IFMGA instructor in avalanche safety and skiing, as well as a member of the Pieps Pro Team.
Tips & Info
Minimum requirements for all participants:
Participants should already have experience skiing in deep snow and handling black runs to meet the minimum skill level requirements. A group booking of individuals who are already familiar with each other can significantly simplify the organization. This allows us to potentially include less experienced skiers and choose more suitable terrain, provided they still have some experience skiing in deep snow.
Contact
Preis € 8.950 p. Person