Multi-Country Gravel Expedition
TRANS BALKAN GRAVEL
A multi-country gravel expedition through Montenegro, Bosnia & Albania inspired by the wild spirit of the Balkans.
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€2,295 per person
Secure your place with a 20% deposit.
8 Days / 7 Nights
Duration
620 km
Total distance
10,000+ m
Total climbing
★★★★★
Difficulty
4–10 Riders
Riders
Three countries. One wild journey.
Ride beyond the familiar routes of the Balkans on a multi-country gravel expedition through Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Albania. Remote mountain roads, forgotten border regions and some of Europe’s most dramatic landscapes combine into a journey built around exploration rather than simply covering distance.
Three countries
Cross Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Albania on one continuous Balkan journey.
Wild mountain landscapes
Ride through Durmitor, Sutjeska and the Albanian Alps, linking high passes, remote valleys and little-travelled gravel roads.
Beyond the tourist routes
Explore forgotten border regions and mountain communities far beyond the roads and viewpoints most visitors ever see.
Accommodation
7 nights in carefully selected stays
All meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Fully guided
6 guided riding stages
Full support
Expedition leader, support driver & vehicle
Ride nutrition
Drinks, snacks & scheduled feed stops
Everything organised
Luggage transfers, GPX routes & roadbook
DAY 1
Arrival / Podgorica
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Arrive in Montenegro’s capital, build bikes, complete equipment checks and settle into expedition life. An evening briefing covers the route, logistics and what to expect from the days ahead.
Arrive in Montenegro’s capital, build bikes, complete equipment checks and settle into expedition life. An evening briefing covers the route, logistics and what to expect from the days ahead.
DAY 2
Montenegro’s Limestone Highlands
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Leave Podgorica behind and begin climbing into Montenegro’s remote mountain interior. Quiet roads, rugged landscapes and the first taste of the Balkans’ vast wilderness set the tone for the expedition.
DAY 3
Into Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Cross the border into Bosnia & Herzegovina and ride towards Trebinje through remote valleys, hidden gravel roads and traditional mountain communities rarely visited by tourists.
DAY 4
Forgotten Frontiers
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Leave civilisation behind and travel deeper into the borderlands. This is expedition riding at its purest, linking remote tracks, mountain passes and landscapes shaped by history and isolation.
DAY 5
Sutjeska National Park
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Explore one of the Balkans’ most spectacular protected regions. Dense forests, dramatic peaks and endless gravel roads make this one of the defining stages of the expedition.
DAY 6
Piva & Durmitor
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Ride through Montenegro’s legendary mountain country, connecting the Piva region with the towering landscapes surrounding Durmitor National Park.
DAY 7
The Albanian Alps
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Enter one of Europe’s last great wilderness areas. Remote villages, towering mountains and breathtaking scenery create an unforgettable final riding stage.
DAY 8
Departure
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Pack bikes, share stories and prepare for onward travel after completing an expedition across three countries and some of Europe’s wildest gravel terrain.
ACCOMMODATION
Where you’ll stay
More than somewhere to sleep.
Each overnight stop is part of the journey, combining comfortable hotels, guesthouses and characterful mountain stays across Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Albania. Different valleys, different communities and different local food make the evenings as much a part of the experience as the riding.
Arrive, recover, eat well and wake up ready for somewhere completely different.
7 nights
Carefully selected accommodation
Hotels & guesthouses
Comfortable stays chosen around the route
Travel light
Your luggage is transferred to each night’s accommodation
Is this tour right for you?
Rider level
Experienced gravel / MTB riders
Typical day
Long mountain days
Bike
Gravel bike / MTB
Terrain
Mixed-surface mountain riding
Tyres
+40 mm
Rider reviews
★★★★★
Rated 5 stars by riders, guests
— Artjoms Hondozko, Trustpilot Review
★★★★★ Trustpilot verified
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Essential information
LOGISTICS
Tour information
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Practical notes for this tour
See the essential information for this tour below.
ROUTE
Routes adapt to real conditions
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The crossing is refined around weather, trail conditions and group ability.
BIKES
Bike choice and travel logistics
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Gravel bikes are recommended; rentals and bike-box support may be arranged.
TRAVEL
Bike box transfer options
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Hard case transfer can be arranged where demand makes it viable.
What’s included
Everything covered for the official expedition dates.
8 Days / 7 Nights
7 nights carefully selected accommodation
Daily breakfast
Daily lunch
Dinner every evening
Reasonable drinks with meals
6 fully guided riding stages
Expedition leader / cycling guide
Dedicated support driver
Dedicated support vehicle throughout the riding stages
Podgorica Airport transfer on the official arrival day
Podgorica Airport transfer on the official departure day
Bike-box transport on the official arrival and departure transfers
Daily luggage transfers between accommodation
Day bags carried in the support vehicle
Ride nutrition, drinks, snacks, fresh fruit and sweets throughout the riding stages
Scheduled support / feed stops
Lunch either at suitable local establishments or supplied from the support vehicle in remote areas
Mechanical assistance during the riding stages
Common emergency/basic consumable spares carried where practical
GPX routes and navigation files
Professionally produced expedition roadbook
BiciRadVelo welcome pack
Shared expedition photo gallery
Cycling skills guidance / coaching where useful or required
Not included
You organise these — we’ll help point you in the right direction.
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Flights
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Travel, medical, sports and cancellation insurance
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Bike rental, although this can be arranged on request and should be booked well in advance
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Helmet, shoes, clothing and personal cycling equipment
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Specialist mechanical repairs or replacement components beyond normal/basic support spares
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Accommodation before or after the official tour dates
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Airport transfers outside the official arrival and departure days
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Excessive/premium alcohol beyond reasonable drinks included with meals
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Personal purchases and incidental expenses
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