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
We start the day from the guesthouse in Dobërdol and follow the valley towards its end, enjoying the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and open alpine pastures. It’s a nice start to the day before the main climb begins towards Ali Çela Pass.
The ascent involves plenty of switchbacks as we gradually gain elevation. The section just below the pass requires extra attention, as the slopes can be exposed to avalanches depending on the snowpack and recent weather conditions. Once we reach the ridge, we cross into Kosovo and take a moment to enjoy the views before deciding on the best descent.
Depending on the conditions and the snow, we have a few options. We can ski more directly down into the valley towards Stanet e Junikut, or choose a line further to the left or right and continue towards Zalli i Rupës. The final decision depends on the snow quality, visibility and which descent offers the best conditions for the day.
Once we reach Zalli i Rupës, the skiing isn’t quite finished yet. We continue along the snow-covered 4×4 track, sometimes skiing and sometimes pushing ourselves along where the terrain becomes flatter, until we reach our pickup point. From there, we transfer to the city and leave the mountains behind for a well-deserved rest.
Overall, this is a beautiful final touring day through the remote landscapes of the Accursed Mountains, with a rewarding climb, different descent possibilities and a memorable crossing from Albania back into Kosovo. The route requires careful planning around the pass, but with suitable conditions, it’s a great way to finish the mountain journey.