Hiking in Tomorr Mountain – Cuka partizan

Hiking Tomorr Mountain

Northen Summit – Cuka Partizan 2416 meters

Tomorrow is probably the best-known mountain in Albania. It has religious significance, and there is a shrine on the (lower) south summit, also called Mali I Kurbanit or Mali I Babait. The south summit is separated from the higher north summit – called Cuka Partizan – by a 10-kilometer long ridge. The ridge is difficult and the best way to reach the Cuka Partizan is to climb it from the north side.
Mount Tomorri can be seen from far away, as long as the visibility is good and the summit is not shrouded in clouds.

Many ambitious hikers may have wondered how to get to the summit. Not so the shepherds who seem to travel to the Cuka Partizan sometimes. There is a trail to the summit, but this is nevertheless a tough hike. The path crosses steep gravel slopes and often talus. Most importantly, more than 1450 Meter elevation gain has to be overcome from the trailhead.

Meet with the tour guide in the early morning and transfer to Tomorr National Park

Offroad drive for about 1 h 45 minutes – this is a panoramic drive through the national park and it offers great views of Nature surroundings

We will leave our vehicle close to the Dardhe village and start our hike

The hike offers great views of all Berat surroundings and a part of North East and South West of Albania. It crosses through alpine valleys and old pines.

Stop at the snow holes – there the snow never melts

It will take about 7 h to reach the summit

Eat picnic to the summit

The way back is easier and Shorter

Transfer to Berat in the late afternoon