Albanian Coastal Trail

The Albanian Coastal Trail is a rugged multi-day trek traversing the Ionian coastline of the Albanian Riviera. Bounded by the Ceraunian Mountains to the east and the Ionian Sea to the west, the route connects the high Llogara Pass to the coastal town of Himarë and beyond to Lukovë. The trail is defined by its transition from high-altitude pine forests to isolated pebble beaches (Gjipe, Grama) and ancient Orthodox villages. It operates in an underdeveloped coastal wilderness zone where significant segments lack road access, requiring self-sufficiency and navigation through dense Mediterranean maquis and karst limestone terrain.

The Cordillera Real Traverse is considered by many high-altitude trekkers to be one of Bolivia's most committing non-technical traverses. Spanning approximately 150km across the 'Royal Range,' the route follows a sequence of ancient Aymara grazing trails and mule paths. The journey stay consistently high, with approximately 90% of the movement taking place above 4,400m. It traverses a landscape of sharp glaciated peaks, including the Condoriri massif and the 6,000m summits of Illampú and Illimani. Requiring significant physiological resilience, the traverse involves crossing over 20 passes above 4,800m, providing a sustained high-altitude experience through one of the most rugged sectors of the Andes.