Vusanje – Grebaja – Vusanje

The Grbaja Valley is one of the most awe-inspiring in the Balkans. A 30 min transfer leads into a narrow valley, wedged between the karst towers of Karanfili (2.461m). Arguably one of the most rugged and dramatic peaks in the Prokletije, it’s a dream of many climbers. Ascending through a shaded fairy tale beech forest, a last steep climb takes us to the double peak of Popadija and Taljanka (2.056m). Here the hostile walls across seem almost within our reach and views gaze across the border into the Kelmend region of Albania. Your guide will choose the most suitable route, traversing the narrow spine to a series of panoramic viewpoints back onto the shaded forest path, where the balloon hike closes. At a beer garden on the valley floor, we celebrate the adventure before traveling back to our guesthouse in Vusanje. The nearby waterfall invites for a stroll, but views from the house are equally beautiful.