Table view
Sampled every 200 m. The full point-by-point data is in the GPX download.
Table view
Aspect by elevation band
Restricted to terrain of 25° or more — the ground where aspect actually matters. This is the format avalanche bulletins use, so you can carry it straight into your own assessment.
These figures come from a 30 m elevation model, resampled to a 25 m analysis grid. A model at that scale smooths steep ground: a genuine 45° couloir can read as 35°, and short steps between grid cells disappear entirely. Treat every angle here as a floor, not a ceiling, and verify on the ground.
Contours and hillshading from OpenTopoMap. Colour along the line follows the same slope classes as the profile.
Elevations sampled from Copernicus DEM GLO-30 (AWS Open Data) (30 m), analysis grid 25 m, EPSG:32634. This is a drawn line, not a recorded track: it carries no evidence about conditions on any particular day. A planning aid, not a recommendation.
Guide’s Take
This is a proper cross-country ski touring day, taking us from Montenegro into Albania through the beautiful and remote landscapes of the Accursed Mountains. We start from the end of the Babino Polje valley and begin climbing towards the Bogićevica pastures, passing between scattered mountain houses before continuing into the wide valley beyond.
The route is a nice mix of uphill sections and flatter terrain, so we get to enjoy the scenery while gradually making our way deeper into the mountains. On our left, we can see the area around the three-border point, where Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania meet. Depending on the weather, visibility and snow conditions, we can choose to climb towards the ridge near the three-border point or continue further to the right in the direction of Shpati Peak.
The ridge marks the border area and provides the highest point of the day. The views from up there are amazing, stretching across the surrounding mountains and valleys of all three countries. The ascent is generally not too steep, making it a pleasant way to gain elevation while enjoying this remote mountain landscape.
Once we reach the high point, the descent begins. There are different lines and options to choose from, with some nice steeper sections where we can enjoy the skiing before continuing towards Dobërdol. Depending on the snow conditions, we can adapt our descent and find the best way down towards the guesthouse, where we spend the night.
Overall, this is a fantastic touring day that combines the feeling of a real mountain crossing with beautiful views, varied terrain and a rewarding descent. Moving from Montenegro into Albania on skis, far away from busy resorts and roads, makes this a special part of the journey through the Accursed Mountains.