Montenegro is known to everyone as a country of summer resorts, sea, beaches and warmth. And among our mountaineers, few people know that ski tourism has been developing in the mountains of Montenegro for many years. Montenegro in winter also has its own charm, and it has something to please lovers of alpine skiing. Kolasin is one of the two ski resorts in Montenegro. And, perhaps, the most developed and equipped resort.

The slopes of the ski resort “Kolashin 1450” are located 10.5 km from the city of Kolashina, and the slopes of “Kolashin 1600” are 13 km away.

Ski resort

This resort was built back in the Yugoslav era. But it was developed quite modestly, because the main ski resort of Montenegro was Žabljak, and in neighboring Serbia there is the famous Kopaonik. In 2008, investment company Beppler & Jacobson drew attention to Kolashyn. Here they completely changed the two large hotels Bianka and Lipka (now Four Points), turning them into beautiful large 4* hotels. Together with the hotels, the ski resort was bought, which was later completely remodeled and reorganized. Now this resort meets all modern European quality and safety standards.

Thanks to small altitude differences and a variety of trails, the Kolasin ski resort is ideal for both beginners and intermediate skiers. However, even an experienced rider will find something interesting for himself: freestyle tracks and a bit of wilderness. But absolutely every guest of the Kolashyn resort will be fascinated by the beauty of these places. So that everyone will be satisfied.

 

Climatic conditions in the winter season

The resort is equipped with a system of artificial snow on the slopes at the foot of the slopes, which ensures a ski season from the end of December / beginning of January and the season ends in April. The weather in winter is quite favorable and has a lot of sun and no heavy snowfall. Guests will be especially pleased with the fact that there are practically no cold winds, avalanches are extremely rare, and the thermometer never shows a mark lower than -9 C °.

The height of the snow is approximately 1-3 meters, which has a favorable effect on the tracks. Tourists will be especially pleased with the beautiful slopes of the mountains. Their slope is 25-45 ° C, and also the grass “covering” will allow you to ride with a small height of snow. The period from mid-January to mid-March is considered the snowiest months in Kolasin.

Hotels in Kolasin, Montenegro

You can stay in the inexpensive Radovych apartments located in the city center, they are clean and most importantly – there is independent heating, Wi-Fi and a mini kitchen to make coffee in the morning.

For lovers of service, spa and comfort nearby 4-star. Hotel Bianca Resort & Spa.

Around the Christmas tree there is snow in the winter, and in the summer there is a children’s rope park. Breakfast is a buffet, where even a vegan or vegetarian will find a lot of options, and there is nothing to say about carnivores at all! Lunch – 10 euros and dinner for 15 euros – a buffet with a wide selection, or a la carte in another restaurant.

   

Guesthouse Kraljica 3 stars

  

Featuring free WiFi and free on-site parking, Guest House Kraljica is located approximately 8 km from the Kolasin Ski Resort. Guests can rent ski equipment and use the ski storage room. The guest house staff can help arrange snowboarding and horse riding.

The rooms have free toiletries, a private bathroom, towels and bed linen. Studios and apartments have a flat-screen TV. Guests of studio rooms and apartments have their own kitchen at their disposal.

Guest house Kraljica has a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking and cycling.

There are various restaurants, a market and a shopping street within a radius of 150 m from the guest house Kraljica. The staff of the guest house will help organize excursions to Morača, Ostrog and Čirilovac monasteries. The distance to the local bus station is 500 m..

Mrdja Apartments 3 stars

   

The Mrdja apartment complex with a restaurant and bar is located 150 meters from the center of Kolasin. It offers studio rooms and apartments with a furnished balcony and free Wi-Fi. The distance to the Belasitsy ski lift is 8 km. Free parking is available on the territory.

Amenities include a welcoming corner and a well-equipped kitchenette with dining furniture. The private bathrooms come with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. In addition, guests can use a ski storage room and a garden with a seating area and barbecue facilities.

The nearest grocery store is only 50 meters from the complex.

On the territory, you can organize an excursion to the Biogradska Gora National Park, as well as rafting on mountain rivers. Guests can go hiking and cycling, go fishing, horse riding and skiing. Bukumir Lake is located approximately 30 km away.

Apartments Gorska 4 stars

   

Apartments Gorska is located in Kolasin, 37 km from Lake Bukumirsko and 10 km from Vilina Voda. It features a bar, a garden and free WiFi.

All apartments have a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, a living area with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Amenities include an oven, a stove and a kettle.

Ski equipment can be rented in the apartments. Skiing can be enjoyed nearby.

Apartments Gorska are located 10 km from the village of Kupovy. The distance to Podgorica airport is 82 km.

Rooms and Apartments Mirović 3 stars

  

The complex of rooms and apartments Mirović is located in a quiet place next to the Kolasinska River, at the foot of Belasitsa and Sinjaevina mountains and 1 km from the center of Kolasin. The rooms and apartments are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as free Wi-Fi. The complex’s restaurant serves local cuisine.

All rooms and suites are furnished with wooden furniture and have a private bathroom with a shower. Some rooms have a cozy corner and a terrace with a view of the surrounding nature. Guests have access to a shared garden with barbecue facilities and a shared kitchen. A grocery store is located 100 meters from the complex.

The region is famous for its winter skiing tracks. Guests can also go hiking, cycling and fishing in the surroundings or visit the Biogradska Hora National Park, which is 20 km away.

The bus station and the train station, from where you can get to Belgrade and Bar, are about 1.5 km from the hotel. Podgorica Airport is 80 km away, and shuttle services are available for an additional fee. You can get free private parking on the territory.

Tracks

Ski centers “Belasitsia” and “Trebalevo” are located 8 km from the city of Kolasin. On the territory of these centers there are: 16 tracks, 2 slopes, which are suitable for international competitions at a professional level and have passed FIS certification.

On the territory of Kolasin:

There are 16 tracks, 6 of which are blue (for beginners), 7 red (medium difficulty) and 3 black for professionals.

The total length of the tracks is 15 km

the largest track – 4.5 km is suitable for both professionals and beginners.

The highest point is 1 km 930 meters, the lowest point is 1 km 420 meters. Due to the interweaving of the tracks, you can change the descent route every time.

The tracks are equipped with 8 lifts – 4 rope lifts, 2 chairlifts and 2 children’s lifts. Thanks to the modern 6-seater chair lift, you can climb to the top of the mountain in just 6 minutes!

    

Elevators

The ski resort Kolašin 1450 Ski Center offers its guests 6 ski lifts. The lift capacity is very high – 5,500 people per hour, it is impossible to stand in line for a lift for more than three minutes.

Lift No. 1 “Vilina Voda” is considered the most popular in the resort, it is designed for six places and takes you to the top of one thousand eight hundred and forty one meters in just 6 minutes.

Lift No. 2 “Žičara Ćupovi” slowly rises to a height of 1,890 m in 20 minutes, if you wish, you can get off halfway. If you want to enjoy the beauty of the resort and are in no hurry to get off the track, feel free to prefer lift No. 2.

Bugel lift No. 3 “Jezerine” works when the resort has a large number of skiers.

Elevator No. 4 “Carev do”, which operates non-stop and the waiting time in the queue will be no more than 5 minutes.

Bugel lift No. 5 “Ključ” lifts skiers from a height of 1,796 m to the top of 1,911 m.

Lift No. 6 “Baby lift” is intended only for children.

There are 2 lifts at the Kolashyn 1600 resort: a 6-seater ski lift and a children’s lift. The equipment is new, modern and very convenient.

Despite the fact that the resort is new, there is already a developed infrastructure here: equipment rental and an excellent 24-hour rescue service.

   

Equipment

Almost all lifts are new and in excellent condition. Interruptions and downtimes in work almost never happen. Even with a city-wide power outage, each elevator has the ability to lift all suspended visitors to the top.

Snow cannons installed on the most accessible and widest section of Kolasin 1450 – the finishing straight of route No. 5. The same area is illuminated for night skating from 19:00 to 22:00 during the New Year holidays and on weekends, when there are enough people.

The rental equipment (skis, poles, boots, snowboards) is in excellent condition and is partially updated annually.

Ratraks, snow removal equipment, “fast” on snowmobiles, turnstiles and other related equipment of the resort are completely modern and in excellent working condition.

Prices and services

Kolashyn 1450:

A ski pass for one whole day costs 15 euros, for two days – 30 euros, for children – 11 euros, etc.

Lift ticket – 5€.

Standard level equipment rental – 10€/day, premium level – 16€/day.

Instructor for training for 4 hours – 85€.

Parking – 1€/hour.

There are also two restaurants with open terraces that are heated. They cook delicious food, but the prices are higher than in the city.

But mulled wine is not respected among the locals, so if it does happen, it is not enough. So stock up on spices and thermoses in advance. And there is a lot of good wine here.

Kolashyn 1600:

A ski pass for one whole day costs 15 euros, for two days – 25 euros, for children – 9 euros, etc.

Lift ticket for adults – 7€, for children – 4€.

Equipment rental for adults – 10€/day, for children – 8€/day.

Instructor for training for 4 hours – 85€.

Parking is free.

There are quite significant discounts for long periods of use of both equipment, SKI pass, and training.

How to get there

From Podgorica

You can get to Kolasin from Podgorica:

with the help of a regular bus

ticket price 4-5 EUR;

you can order a transfer by car

40 EUR (max. 3 passengers);

van transfer is possible

for a larger group – 75 EUR (max. 8 passengers).

From Tivat

There is no way to get there by regular bus from the city, so the following services are offered:

Taxi

by taxi 10-14 EUR one way;

transfer by car

147 EUR (max. 3 passengers);

for the group

for more, a van transfer is possible – 167 EUR (max. 8 passengers).

Entertainment

In addition to skiing, everyone can visit:

• activity

An ice rink, a swimming pool or a gym.

• kitchen

During your stay, you can try European as well as local cuisine in two signature restaurants with open terraces.

• Savardak restaurant

It was built in the form of a wigwam, which was built earlier by local residents. The restaurant’s menu is surprisingly modest, so in just a few visits you can taste all the dishes from the menu, the unforgettable taste of which will be remembered for a long time.

• Konoba restaurant

Located in the center of Kolasine, it has a more extensive menu at its disposal, but the atmosphere and setting of the restaurant is the most attractive here, in the evening the place is illuminated by candles. The restaurant building is designed in the style of an old, local wooden house.

 

• disco

After an active day, fans of noisy activities can visit discotheques in the evening and at night.

• excursions

The National Park with Lake Biograd, the local museum of local history and the nearby medieval monastery of Morača, which is one of the oldest buildings in Europe – 750 years old.

 

For lovers of intense, active recreation after skiing, there are two nightclubs “Select” and “66” in Kolasin, which mainly play local pop music and where you can have a great time.

Among other entertainments here, you can name rest in the spa center at the hotel “Bianca Resort & SPA” or in the sports halls at the youth sports center, where you can swim in the pool, play basketball and table tennis, spend time in the gym.