Llogara: Qorre Peak Hike with Coffee Stop & Local Guide

Summary

Climb Qorre Peak from Llogara for wild views and honest stories

You’ll hike up Qorre Peak with a local guide who shares stories only locals know, sip strong coffee mid-climb with sea breezes in your face, and reach views over Vlora Bay you won’t forget soon. Includes transfer from Llogara, bottled water, coffee or tea along the way — plus a few laughs you didn’t see coming.

What’s the experience like?

“Some say the mountain chooses who gets a clear view,” Erion joked as we zipped up our jackets at the trailhead in Llogara. He’d grown up nearby — you could tell by how he greeted everyone, even the stray dogs. The drive up was longer than I expected (almost an hour), winding through pine forests that smelled sharp and cold even in June. I was still half-awake when we started walking, but Erion’s stories about old shepherds and wolves kept me listening — sometimes I’d lag behind just to catch my breath without anyone noticing.

The path up to Qorre Peak isn’t exactly gentle. It’s mostly steady climbing, about 1000 meters of it, so my legs were burning halfway up. But there was this moment when we stopped for coffee (Erion pulled out a battered thermos) and the wind carried this salty tang from Vlora Bay below — honestly, that mix of sea air and mountain earth is something I didn’t expect. The group was quiet for a while after that, just boots crunching over rocks and someone humming softly behind me. You know those silences that feel full? Like everyone’s thinking the same thing but nobody says it.

I tried to repeat one of the legends Erion told us — something about a lost goat and a jealous cloud — but Li laughed at my pronunciation (I probably butchered it). The last stretch to the summit felt endless, but when we finally got there… well, I’m not sure if the mountain chose us or not, but the view over the Shushica River region and all the way to the start of the Albanian Riviera was wide open. My hands were numb from wind but I couldn’t stop grinning. On the way down, someone pointed out wildflowers I’d missed going up. I still think about that view when I smell pine needles now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hike to Qorre Peak summit

• Meet at the meeting point
• Travel 50 minutes to hiking start
• Receive short presentation
• Prepare for the hike
• Hike 6-7 hours to Qorre Peak
• Enjoy 360-degree panorama views

Top questions

How difficult is hiking Qorre Peak from Llogara?

The hike is moderately difficult with a 1000 meter climb and takes about 6-7 hours.

Is transportation included to the starting point?

Yes, vehicle transfer from the meeting place in Llogara to the trailhead is included.

What do I need to bring for this day trip?

You should have good hiking shoes and be moderately fit; bottled water is provided.

Are meals or snacks included during the hike?

Coffee or tea is included mid-hike; no lunch is provided so bring your own snacks.

Can people with health issues join this hike?

This tour isn’t recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this hike.

How high is Qorre Peak?

Qorre Peak stands at 2018 meters above sea level.

Will there be a local guide on this hike?

Yes, you’ll be guided by a local who knows both legends and nature of Llogara.

What’s included

Your day includes vehicle pickup from Llogara to the trailhead and back again at sunset, bottled water to keep you going on the climb, plus a stop for strong coffee or tea with your guide along one of those windy ridges before heading higher toward Qorre Peak’s summit.