Popular mountain skiing resorts of Montenegro – Kolasin and Zabljak – are located only in 3 hours of traveling by car from Dubrovnik city of Croatia.
Montenegro is traditionally associating with the summertime beach-rest, but maybe you didn’t know, that in Montenegro are located few modern well-equipped comfortable mountain skiing resorts. The most famous resorts of Mogtenegro are Kolasin and Zabljak.
The mountain skiing resorts of Montenegro are, mostly, located on the territory of national parks of Montenegro: these are the perfect places to rest and do some sports on the opened air, far away from the noises of civilization.
For a change, you can go for a 1-day trip to the famous Dubrovnik city in Croatia – to the “Pearl of Croatia”, try its world-famous oysters and walk on the “European Great Wall of China” of Ston city – which is very close to Dubrovnik.
Besides the mountain or cross-country skiing or snowboarding, the mountain skiing resorts of Montenegro offer their guests other, very diverse winter entertainments and sport events, and also cafes, restaurants with Montenegrin and European cuisines, and discos.
Zabljak ski resort of Montenegro
Zabljak is the largest and the highest mountain skiing resort of Montenegro and of the entire Balkans. Zabljak resort is founded on the 1450 meters high point, above the sea level.
The skiing season on Zabljak resort lasts for 5 months – from November to April.
Mountain skiing resort Zabljak is located on the territory of the greatly beautiful national park in Montenegro – Durmitor, which is famous for the deepest ravine of the Tara river – deeper is only the Grand Canyon in USA.
Slopes of the mountain skiing resort Zabljak in Durmitor
The mountain skiing resort Zabljak offers three slopes – Savin Cook, Javoranac and Stuc.
The slope, going on the Savin Cook mountain, is very popular among the mountain skiing lovers; the length of the Savin Cook slope makes 3.5 km, and the difference of heights are all 800 meters. The slope is equipped with the three cable lifts and lightning for the night skiing. The height of the Savin Cook ridge is 2313 meters.
There are the equipped routes for professionals, beginners and the kids’ routes.
On the mountain skiing resort Zabljak of Montenegro are working the skiing and snowboarding schools, there you can find the equipment for rent, the first aid station and the mountain rescuers station, few restaurants and bars.
The lengths of the routes for cross-country skiing can be very various – from 3 to 12 km long.
Get to ski resort Zabljak
All the year round regular flights fly to the airports of Podgorica and Dubrovnik.
Distance to the ski resort of Zabljak from airport Podgorica of Montenegro – 138 km
Distance to the ski resort Zabljak from airport Dubrovnik of Croatia – 177 km
You can rent a car at the airport and get to ski resort of Zabljak Durmitor of Montenegro by mountain roads. Zabljak resort also has a bus.
Сompetitions of the mountain skiing resort Zabljak
Every year, in Durmitor are organized the international competitions of the mountain skiing – the Cup of Angel and the Cup of Durmitor.
In January, in Durmitor are organized the skiing races All On Snow, and in March there are organized the mountain skiing competitions Durmitor Golden Eagle and International Para.
The ski resort of Zabljak Durmitor was awarded international awards in 1976 and 1984.
Hotels and apartments in Zabljak of Montenegro
Hotel Soa 4* Zabljak
SUPERB rating 9.1 / 10 review score based on 850 reviews of guests
The hotel is located in the national park Durmitor of Zabljak, to the ski slopes 5 minutes by car, to the Tara River canyon 20 km – the cost of a double standard room from 57 euro
Apartments Sepic 3* Zabljak
SUPERB rating 9.5 / 10 review score based on 79 reviews of guests
The apartments are located 400 meters from the center of the town Zabljak, 3 km to the glacial lake of Black Lake / Crno jezero – the cost of double rooms from 37 euro
Apartments Family 3* Zabljak
SUPERB rating 9.0 / 10 review score based on 38 reviews of guests
The apartment is located 20 meters from the ski slopes of Zabljak, the famous Javoravaca restaurant, 300 meters from the center of Zabljak. The cost of a two-level apartment for 4 people is 104 euro. Guests are offered to rent ski equipment and bicycles, book lessons in skiing, purchase ski pass.
Apartments Zabljak City Center 3*
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.5 / 10 review score based on 645 reviews of guests
The apartments are located in the town of Zabljak in the center of the Durmitor National Park, 4 km from the mountain peak Savin Cook, 1 km from the ski resort, 3 km from the Black Lake / Crno jezero – the cost of a studio for 2 persons from 34 euro
Bungalows Durmitor 3* Zabljak
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.2 / 10 review score based on 229 reviews of guests
Bungalows are located 1 km from the center of Zabljak, 4 km from the Black Lake, 20 km from the Durmitor National Park, 22 km from the Tara River and rafting – the cost of renting a bungalow for 2 guests from 35 euro
Hotel Ski 4* Zabljak
VERY GOOD rating 8.0 / 10 review score based on 161 reviews of guests
The hotel is located 500 m from the center of Zabljak with a view of the Durmitor National Park, 5 km from the Savin Cook ski resort – the cost of a double room from 70 euro. The hotel has a ski storage room
Apartments Millenium 3* Zabljak
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.1 / 10 review score based on 50 reviews of guests
The apartments are located 700 m from the town of Zabljak, overlooking the pristine nature of the Durmitor mountain, 3 km from Black Lake / Crna jezero, 5 km from the ski resort – the price of the apartment for 3 people from 50 euro
Apartments Zoriс 4* Zabljak
SUPERB rating 8.9 / 10 review score based on 58 reviews of guests
The apartments are located in the center of Zabljak, 1 km from the ski resort of Javoranac, 5 km from the ski resort Savin Cook – the apartment price for 4 guests from 40 euro
Apart Hotel Bozana Vojinovic 3* Zabljak
SUPERB rating 8.9 / 10 review score based on 58 reviews of guests
The apart hotel is located 300 m from the center of Zabljak, 4 km from the Savin Cook ski resort – the price for double rooms from 19 euro
Hotel Polar Star 4* Zabljak
SUPERB rating 8.6 / 10 review score based on 210 reviews of guests
The hotel is located on the background of the spectacular Durmitor Mountains with panoramic views, 4 km from Zabljak – the highest mountain in the Balkans, 25 km from the Tara River canyon, close to the ski resorts Savin Cook, Stuc and Javoranac. In summer, on these slopes unique pedestrian routes open – the cost of a double room from 68 euros. For guests of the hotel there is a wellness center, sauna, steam bath, massage, children’s playground and a games room
Hotel Javor 4* Zabljak
GOOD rating 7.6 / 10 review score based on 108 reviews of guests
The hotel is located 30 meters from the center of Zabljak, 500 meters from the ski resort, 5 km from the ski slopes – the cost of a double room from 55 euro
Hotel Lovac 3* Zabljak
GOOD rating 7.5 / 10 review score based on 43 reviews of guests
The hotel is located 800 meters from the ski resort, 900 meters from the center of Zabljak, 3 km from Black Lake, 5 km from the Durmitor National Park – studio-apartment price with a balcony for 2 persons from 31 euro. There are jeep excursions around Durmitor mountain
Ethno selo Sljeme Zabljak
GOOD rating 7.4 / 10 review score based on 240 reviews of guests
Cottages ethno villages are located in the national park Durmitor, 1.5 km from the ski resort, 4.5 km from the town of Zabljak, 7 km from the popular attractions of the Black and Blue Lakes, 30 km from rafting on the Tara River – room rates for two and a child from 30 euro
Map of ski resort Zabljak of Montenegro:
Kolasin ski resort of Montenegro
Kolasin town is located on the Belasitsa mountain – it is located on the 954-meters-high point, and has a population of 5000 people
Kolasin is closed form all the sides by the Belasitsa, Siniaevin, Vuce and Kljuc, so there are no strong winds.
The skiing season of Kolasin resort lasts from November to May. The thickness of the local snow cover during the opened season is from 1 to 3 meters. The grass slopes of Kolasin are providing the safe skiing, even if the snow cover isn’t thick enough.
Kolasin resort is placed closely to the national park of Montenegro – Biogradska mountain.
Slopes of the mountain skiing resort Kolasin
The overall length of mountain skiing slopes of Kolasin in Montenegro is 15 km.
The difference of heights of the mountain skiing slopes is 560 m, the highest point of Kolasin resort is 1930 m, and the lowest – 1420 m.
On the slopes of Kolasin are working 3 ski tows – 500 m long each, 1 chairlift to the Cupovi height – 1840 m long, and the kids’ cable lift. Every tow is able to rise somewhere 3000 people every hour.
There are cross-country ski runs for cross-country skiing.
Two slopes of Kolasin are certified by FIS for holding international competitions. Slopes have lighting and you can ski in the evening and at night.
In the resort are working the mountain skiing and snowboarding schools, the first aid station and the mountain rescuers. There are working two restaurants with the local cuisine.
Closely to the cable lifts of the mountain skiing resort, there is a Savardak restaurant – the best restaurant of the northern Montenegro.
The prices of skiing resort Kolasin of Montenegro
The price of skypass on Kolasin – 20 euro per day
The price of skypass on Kolasin – 12 euro per day
Get to ski resort Kolasin of Montenegro
All the year round regular flights fly to the airports of Podgorica and Dubrovnik.
Distance to the ski resort of Kolasin from airport Podgorica Montenegro – 84 km
Distance to the ski resort of Kolasin Montenegro from airport Dubrovnik Croatia – 207 km
From Podgorica to the ski resort Kolasin can also get by train, the trip time is 1 hour 10 minutes. The railway makes the resort Kolasin accessible in all weather conditions.
Distance from town of Kolasin to the ski slopes is 8.5 km, there is a shuttle bus.
Competitions of the mountain skiing resort Kolasin
In February, at the mountain skiing resort Kolasin of Montenegro, every year are organized the competitions Montenegro Ski Fest, and the annual cup of mountain skiers the “Golden Ermine” – the competition of snowboarders.
Hotels and apartments in ski resort of Kolasin
Сottages Lodge House Tara
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.6 / 10 review score based on 41 reviews of guests
The chalet is located in the park zone of the town of Kolasin, 1 km from the mountain Belasitsa, 6 km from the ski center – the cost of renting a chalet for 9 people from 152 euro
Art Apartments Minic 3* Kolasin
SUPERB rating 8.9 / 10 review score based on 232 reviews of guests
Apartments are located at the foot of Belasitsa and Siniaevin mountains, 9 km from the ski resort – the cost of renting bungalows for 3 persons from 49 euro; family apartment for 6 people from 61 euro
Apartments Jagos Vukicevic 3* Kolasin
SUPERB rating 9.0 / 10 review score based on 26 reviews of guests
Apartments are located 8 km from the ski resort of Kolasin, 15 km from the National Park Biogradska Gora – the cost of renting an apartment for 4 persons from 52 euro
Villa Bjelasica 4* Kolasin
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.4 / 10 review score based on 50 reviews of guests
Villa is located in the mountains of Belasitsa, Siniaevin and Komovi, 3 km from the center of Kolasin, 16 km from the National Park Biogradska Gora and Biogradska Lake – the cost of the apartment for 2 persons + child from 82 euro
Guest house Bakic 3* Kolasin
SUPERB rating 9.1 / 10 review score based on 98 reviews of guests
Guest house Bakic is located 10 km from the ski resort of Kolasin, surrounded by an orchard, 300 meters from the center of Kolasin, 15 km from the National Park Biogradska Gora – the cost of a room for two from 23 euros; rooms for four from 35 euro
Bianca Resort & Spa 4* resort Kolasin
SUPERB rating 8.8 / 10 review score based on 532 reviews of guests
Spa resort is located in the middle of a magnificent pine forest in the town of Kolasin with a breathtaking view of the Belasitsa Mountain, for guests own pool, Spa and health resort – the cost of a standard double room from 89 euro
Apartments Radovic 3* Kolasin
SUPERB rating 9.3 / 10 review score based on 91 reviews of guests
The apartments are located 30 m from the forest, 250 m from the center of the town of Kolasin, 200 m from fishing and rafting on the Tara river, 15 km from the Biogradska Gora National Park – the cost of renting a studio apartment for 2 persons from 29 euro; apartment for four – from 58 euro
Apartments Mrdja 3* Kolasin
EXCEPTIONAL rating 9.6 / 10 review score based on 331 reviews of guests
The apartments are located 150 meters from the center of Kolasin, and 8 km from the ski lift Belasitsa. The owners of the apartments will help you organize an excursion to the National Park Biogradska Gora, and rafting on the mountain rivers. Bukumir Lake 30 km from the apartments – the cost of an apartment for two persons from 47 euro; apartment for five from 99 euro
Guest house Sibirska Kolasin
SUPERB rating 9.1 / 10 review score based on 87 reviews of guests
Guest house Sibirska is only a few steps from the central square of the town of Kolasin, 15 km from the National Park Biogradska Gora, 30 km from Bucumir Lake – the price for a room for 3 persons from 73 euro; the cost of an apartment for 6 persons from 104 euro
Hotel Four Points by Sheraton 4* Kolasin
SUPERB rating 8.7 / 10 review score based on 91 reviews of guests
The modern rooms of the hotel are decorated in Alpine style with wooden accents. For guests of the hotel a sauna, a hot tub, massage parlor, children’s playroom with well-trained staff is open – the cost of a double room – from 99 euro; suite for 4 persons from 239 euro
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