Komani Lake was artificially created in the late 1970's, following the construction of the Komani Hydropower Dam. It took almost two years for the waters of the Drini River to fill the lake to its present level.
Ancient valleys have been transformed into magnificent fiords that grace the length (34.5km.) and width ( from 60 to 300-400 meters) of the 12km2 surface.
The changing panorama from Komani to Fierza is a superb landscape canvas of canyons and almost vertical slopes.
Several surprising basins formed where the Shala, the Valbona and other rivers spill into the lake offer refreshing swims and energetic kayaking.
7:30 Early breakfast before moving towards Komani Lake.11:30 The Komani-Fierza ferry-trip is an unforgettable experience of Nature’s majesty and serenity.13:00 Mario Molla's guesthouse prepares a festive lunch and there’s time (July and August) for a refreshing plunge in azure depths.16:00 By car, onwards to Valbona for a tour of the village, dinner, and a restoring rest in the pristine mountain air.
Sunday-11th of SeptemberThe second riding day. A loop stage, 180 km of gravel through the Alps of Albania, forests and grass routes. Tricky navigation and breathtaking landscapes are in this day’s menu. Overnight in Shkodra again.Medium difficulty.
