Freeride mash-up of helicopters and snowcats in the wild and rugged Accursed Mountains!
We’re heading back to the Balkans, where we’ll combine two truly niche freeride destinations in the Accursed Mountains. Also known as the Albanian Alps, these steep and dramatic peaks catch moisture-laden weather systems rolling in from the Adriatic, collecting huge amounts of snowfall throughout the winter.
From the trip description by Off Piste
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guidingIn Albania, heli-skiing is guided by certified IVBV/IFMGA guides; in Kosovo, snowcat skiing is guided by local guides; overseen by a Polish team leader
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- We ride in the Accursed Mountains on the Kosovo–Albania border – a very unique destination, not to be confused with the crowded Sharr Mountains
- We operate between 1,700 and 2,500 m, in terrain divided into several large sectors served by only one cat-skiing operator
- Daily vertical is around 3,000–4,000 m, consisting of approximately 5–8 runs
- The terrain offers wide open alpine meadows among trees as well as natural rollers, drops, and playful features – in short, a very “playful” playground
- We ride in the highest parts of the Accursed Mountains, also known as the Albanian Alps, one of the least urbanized high-mountain areas in Europe
- The terrain is predominantly alpine, with steep faces, couloirs, and vertical drops reaching up to 1,800 meters
- The package includes 2 flight hours to be used over 3 consecutive days, which should translate into approximately 10–12 drops
- The trip is suitable for riders with at least 5 years of freeride experience, comfortable in complex terrain with slopes of 35–40 degrees. Terrain in Kosovo is slightly easier (6/10 difficulty rating), while full use of the heli-ski potential in Albania requires prior assessment of participants’ skills.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 7 guests
From the trip description by Off Piste
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- Rental of an avalanche airbag backpack and avalanche safety equipment (beacon, probe, and shovel) – on site
- 3 nights accommodation in a mountain guesthouse in Kosovo, triple rooms
- 3 nights accommodation in a hotel in Valbona, Albania, single rooms
- Full board during the mountain stay (7 days)
- 3 days of snowcat freeride skiing in Kosovo
- 3 days of heli-skiing in Albania (2 flight hours in total)
- Supervision by a Polish team leader
- Airport transfers on site
- Rental of an avalanche airbag backpack and avalanche safety equipment (beacon, probe, and shovel) – on site
- Standard travel insurance including medical expenses, accident coverage, and personal liability.
Not included
- Insurance covering off-piste skiing · extra cost230 PLN per person
- Flights
- Ski or snowboard equipment – you need to bring your own
- Extreme sports insurance, including off-piste skiing
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned in the program
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: February 27We fly to Skopje or Pristina, from where we continue our journey into the Accursed Mountains on the Kosovo side. The transfer takes around 3 hours, and the last few kilometers will most likely be covered by snowcat in order to reach our guesthouse hidden deep in the mountains. We will have dinner and meet the guides for the first three days of snowcat skiing.
- Days 2–4: Three days of snowcat freeriding in the area of Mount Gjeravica (2,656 m). On the afternoon of day three, we head to Albania, to the town and valley of the same name – Valbona.
- Days 5–7: Three days of heli-skiing in the Albanian Alps
- Day 8: After breakfast, we drive to the airport (around 4 hours) and fly back home.
From the trip description by Off Piste
Where you stay
- In Kosovo, we stay in a mountain guesthouse slightly off the beaten path in triple rooms.
- In Albania, we stay in a hotel in Valbona, in single rooms.
Getting There
The best flight connection from Warsaw is to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. From there, we have an organized transfer to Kosovo, which takes around 3 hours.
Midway through the trip, we transfer to Albania – approximately 2–3 hours of driving.
From the trip description by Off Piste
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Dates and prices
- Feb 27 – Mar 6, 20272026/27 · 8 days7,980 EUR7 980 euro per person; 3–7 people; 30% deposit, remainder 60 days before departureAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Dates: 27.02 – 6.03.2027; Duration: 8 days.
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Good To Know
Participants should have completed an avalanche safety course and be familiar with avalanche safety equipment and rescue procedures
Avalanche airbag backpack and avalanche safety equipment (beacon, shovel, probe) are mandatory – available for free rental on site (reservation required).
Additional coverage for off-piste skiing is required. This can be purchased from us for 230 PLN per person.
In case of bad weather, it may not be possible to fly the full package. In such cases, the operator will either refund part of the cost or issue a voucher – contact us for details
Pay a 30% deposit; pay the remaining amount 60 days before departure.
From the trip description by Off Piste
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