Plan

Walk the town; plan the district.

Rock and riverbank are close. Bënjë, Leusë, and Hotova require time, route, and verified conditions.

Orientation sketch of PërmetPërmet at centre, Leusë to the south, Bënjë to the east, Hotova further east, and Këlcyrë to the west.PërmetBënjëLeusëHotovaKëlcyrëOrientation, not navigationN

Arrival

The SH75 follows the valley.

For orientation, Përmet is roughly 20–30 minutes from Këlcyrë and about 1–1.5 hours from Gjirokastër. Traffic, road, and stops change timings; use a current map.

Last checked: indicative, 2026-07

Season matrix

River and heat set the pace.

This is not a weather forecast. Check current sources before departure.

April—June

The Vjosa and Lengarica may be higher; rain changes access.

July—August

Heat and heavier use at Bënjë. Start early and carry safe drinking water.

September—October

A gentler pace and produce season; daylight shortens.

November—March

Weather, roads, and hours are less predictable. Keep a fallback plan.

One day

Centre · Leusë · bank

  1. Rock and centre in the morning.
  2. Leusë only after checking access.
  3. The Vjosa and a table in the evening.

Two nights

Add Bënjë or Hotova.

Choose one direction according to weather and road. Do not pack both together without current information.