Albania · Gjirokastër County (Vjosa River corridor)
International Ultra Trail “Vjosa Wild River”
100 km
Date
October 25, 2026
Entry fee
40 EUR
€ / km
€0.40
Series
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Wild river Albania: fast valleys and wild ridges along the Vjosa, with a frontier feel and untamed scenery.
Calendar
Terrain
Mixed
Elevation Data
457 Meters Total
9.14 Predicted Elevation per KM
In a circular course, on your average climb, you'll be going up 9.14 meters per KM. For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop averages 145 meters per km of climbing.
Logistics
Nearest airport
Tirana (TIA) / Corfu (CFU)
Notes
Start: ~4–5 hrs drive to Përmet/Carshovë area from TIA; the other option is to go through Corfu, via ferry to Sarandë (1-2 hours) + onward rental car for 1.5-2 hours / Accommodation: guesthouses in Përmet/Këlcyrë/Tepelenë; although the event is new and relatively small, book early as tourist guesthouses can be limited.
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.