Bureto Mountain, reaching 1763 meters above sea level, is located close to the Albanian-Greek border. It is defined by its wide limestone ridge and unique karst terrain, complete with natural sinkholes and pits. Formerly a military zone, remnants of Albania’s isolation-era fortifications are still visible across the mountaintop. The summit rewards hikers with far-reaching views over the Drinos Valley, the historic city of Gjirokastra, and, in clear weather, even to the Greek coastline and Corfu Island.

This full-day adventure begins in the village of Labovë e Kryqit, known for its historical church and tranquil setting.
The trail initially follows an old military gravel road that steadily climbs through mixed terrain: scrub, grassland, and rocky outcrops.
As you reach 1500m altitude, the trail transitions into a high ridge path. Here, karst formations begin to dominate the landscape: deep limestone funnels, scattered sinkholes, and rugged plateaus marked by sparse vegetation. Remnants of Albania’s military past appear subtly in the landscape: concrete bunkers and abandoned outposts now slowly reclaimed by nature.
Upon reaching the summit at 1763 meters, a vast open ridge stretches before you.
The hike follows the same trail back down, offering a chance to appreciate the varied landscape from a different angle.

• Hiking Grade: Challenging
• Technical Difficulty: T3
• Total ascent: 1250 m
• Total descent: 1250 m
• Distance: 17 km
• Time of the hike: 8 hours (Hiking time without breaks)

The price includes:

• Emergency telephone support during the hike
• Road Book App with detailed information and route descriptions in English

The price does not include:

• Other costs and services not mentioned in the program
• Guide
• Meals
• Transportation
• Any type of Insurance

This trail starts and ends at the village of Labovë e Kryqit. You have to drive to the starting point of the hike yourself. Free parking is available nearby.

Orientation:
To assist you, we provide a detailed information package, including route descriptions, digital maps and information about transportation options. All this will be available in a dedicated mobile app, which you can download to your smartphone before your adventure.

While most hiking trails are signed, some markings may be unclear or difficult to see. Certain sections might not be well-marked, and poor weather can make navigation more challenging. Good navigation skills are necessary to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Hiking Time, Grade and Technical Difficulty:
Our tour descriptions give detailed information about terrain, technical difficulty, estimated activity times, ascent/descent in meters and distance in kilometres. We kindly ask you to read these very carefully and consider them while choosing your tour.

The estimated difficulty of hikes is given in the SAC scale, starting from T1 to T6. These grades are guidelines that must always be used in conjunction with your own experience, intuition and careful judgment. Explanations for the difficulty scale can be found here.

Estimated hiking times are given for each day. These times do vary according to the day’s weather conditions and your fitness levels. These times do not include times taken for meals and breaks. The hiking times are all calculated in accordance with the Albanian national standard for hiking trails, which is based on the Swiss Alpine Club adaptation of the DIN44366 standard.

General Information:

• Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking
• Not wheelchair or stroller accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travellers
• Not recommended for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• For any other request or question, please write to us here

Free cancellation at any time before app download. Once the app has been downloaded, cancellations are no longer possible.