Ski resorts of Montenegro

Skiing and snowboarding are excellent outdoor activities that allow you not only to have fun, but also to significantly improve your fitness and health. Everyone knows the Austrian, French, Italian ski resorts, but the "skiers" of beautiful Montenegro deserve no less attention.

In total, there are 2 large HLCs operating on the territory of the state: Zabljak and Kolasin, each of which has its own characteristics. And there are also resorts. Durmitor and Bielasitsa-Ezerin. Consider each in more detail.

This resort is located in the eponymous town Kolasin. Its population does not exceed 5,000, while local people are famous for hospitality and friendliness, and the town itself is incredibly cozy and beautiful. Kolasin is adorned with dense forests of a magnificent park, majestic mountains, crystal clear rivers. The climate there is incredibly mild and pleasant. We should also highlight the convenient location of the ski resort: it can easily be reached by car, train, bus.

HLC was built on grassy slopes, without a placer of stones, abrupt cliffs and other natural hazards. In addition, the resort is protected from strong storms and winds.

The highest point of the mountain called Chupovi, to which the lifts lead, is located at an altitude of 1880 meters above sea level. And the foot of the mountain is at an altitude of 1420 meters. The length of the main road is 5 km, and the length of all descents is 15 km. The ski center is equipped with 2 chair lifts.

The ski center is 400 km away from the capital of Montenegro, but such a distance is not a hindrance to real lovers of active winter recreation. Durmitor tracks have different lengths and difficulty levels. So, both a novice and an advanced rider will definitely find a suitable slope for themselves. The hardest route of the resort stretches for 3 km, and the height difference is 800 m. The length of the longest route is 3.5 km, and the shortest one is 1.5 km.

Every year thousands of tourists from all over Europe go to the ski resort of Zabljak to enjoy the incredible beauty of nature, fresh air and excellent skiing or snowboarding. The population of this town is no more than 2 thousand people. Zabljak is the highest mountain settlement in the Balkans, since it is located at an altitude of 1,465 meters.

Trails for skiing here are also varied and well equipped. In total, there are 3 ski centers in the resort, the most popular among which is Savin Kuk. The length of the best route reaches 3.5 km, the elevator throws to a height of more than 2,300 meters. There are 5 cableways in Savin Kuk, including the drag and chairlifts.

If you are interested in trails for beginners, then the second ski center - Yarovaca - perfectly fits. Simple flat slopes, the service of experienced instructors - there is everything for a safe acquaintance with alpine skiing or snowboarding. Also trails illuminate for evening skiing.

More advanced riders will be able to ride well on the slopes of the mountain Little Stutz.The varied terrain and places for freeride will definitely appeal to experienced skiers or snowboarders.

The ski resort with such an unusual name is located in a beautiful place in the national park. Two equipped HLC routes are suitable for riders of primary and secondary levels of skiing. On the basis of Bielasitsy-Ezerin there are 5 cableways. The highest point of the mountain is 1930 meters above sea level.

At all ski resorts in Montenegro, they closely monitor security and increase the level of service. On any HLC, you will certainly find a competent instructor in alpine skiing or snowboarding, equipment rental, hotels, bars, and restaurants.

Every year more and more people decide to spend their holidays not on the beach, but at a ski resort, and there are a lot of reasons for this. Active winter fun gives a lot of fun and good for health. In addition, breathtaking views of the mighty mountains, fresh air and familiarity for many are much more attractive than a ticket to the warmer climes. However, it is important to remember that skiing holidays can be dangerous. And your safety is completely up to you, because the staff of the ski resorts will not be able to fully protect you from injury.

Therefore, before you go to ski in Montenegro, be sure to read important recommendations.

• Do not neglect the services of instructors. Many beginners think that skiing or snowboarding is very simple and they will succeed immediately. Or, friends and parents decide that they are competent enough in the survey of training, and they take everything upon themselves. However, the majority of accidents on the slopes occur precisely because of the lack of equipment and a culture of skiing, which a competent instructor will be able to instill. In just a couple of classes you will learn how to behave on a slope, learn the basic techniques. It will save a lot of time.
• Properly evaluate your strength. If you’ve just skied or skied a couple of days ago, choose simple prepared tracks with markings and gentle slopes. Do not ride in the woods on unprepared slopes. So you endanger yourself and those around you.
• Do not ride while intoxicated. Bars and clubs operate after the lifts are closed. Moreover, there is even a special term “après-ski”, which implies rest just after a day on the ski slope.
• Choose the right clothes. Always dress according to the weather and keep in mind that clothing for practicing skiing is significantly different from everyday wear. On the jackets and pants must be a membrane that quickly removes steam and moisture, does not get wet. Forget about grandma's thick sweaters and wear high-tech polartek or fleece pullovers. Follow the rule of layering: first thermal underwear, then pullover, then jacket. Socks should also be special: long and with reinforcement in certain places.
• Do not ride alone. Even large companies of tourists often share and ride separately. If you are on a simple prepared slope, this is uncritical. However, to leave alone for freeride is definitely not worth it.
• Properly select equipment. If you do not understand skiing or snowboarding - contact the professionals from the rental or shop. The shell must be in good condition, to suit you in height, weight and level of riding.

Now you know that in beautiful Montenegro you can not only go on excursions and buy souvenirs. Choose active forms of recreation more often and remember that there is no better souvenir from a holiday than vivid memories and emotions.

On the features of the ski resort Kolasin you will learn from the following video.