Ski holidays in Montenegro, resorts – Kolasin, Zheblyak
Picturesque Montenegro, located on the Balkan Peninsula, welcomes guests in summer who want to enjoy the fresh air, soft sun and beautiful sea, and in winter – lovers of skiing or snowboarding, of which there are a great many.
Ski Montenegro attracts our tourists for many reasons:
- convenient location of the country (from Ukraine to Montenegro can be easily reached by many types of transport: plane, car, train and bus);
- European comfort (Montenegro is a candidate for EU membership);
- affordable pricing policy and high level of service;
- inexpensive prices for ski tours to Montenegro in comparison with other European countries.
In recent years, the ski resorts of Montenegro, especially the most popular ones (Kolasin, Zabljak), in terms of the quality of slopes, infrastructure, the level of hotels and other important indicators, are not inferior to many well-known resorts in Switzerland, Austria and even France. In addition to winter activities, Montenegro has historical sights, cultural treasures and natural beauty that are worth touching.
Popular ski resorts in Montenegro
It is worth noting that the winter Kolasin is definitely worth a visit. This ski resort is one of the most popular and demanded in the country.
Kolasin is located on the slopes of the Biogradska Gora National Park, a beautiful and picturesque place, which, in combination with snow and mountains, provides crystal clear air. And the forest landscapes “flying” by during the descent give an incredible aesthetic pleasure.
The nature of the national park mainly consists of ancient and clean woodlands, which is why this place is often called an “air resort”. It is not for nothing that the atmosphere of these places is famous for its healing effects on skiers. Tourists come to these places from December to April inclusive – for six months the snow cover remains at around 1-3 meters. Due to the fact that the slopes are grassy and not stony, even a small amount of snow allows you to enjoy wonderful and safe descents. In especially warm weather, it is envisaged to use cannons for the production of artificial snow. Therefore, you can not worry about insufficient snow cover – even if, having arrived at the resort, tourists are faced with warm winter weather, which, by the way, is very rare for these places.
Kolasin attracts both young people and families with children, people who are professionals in skiing and those who have never gotten up on alpine skiing.
The ski school in the region will give everyone the opportunity to learn how to snowboard and ski in a short period of time. Success can be consolidated on tracks for beginners, of which there are many in Kolasin. In addition, everyone has the opportunity to rent any equipment, as well as an ATV or a snowmobile, with the help of an instructor. In Kolasin, there are 16 ski slopes with a total length of 15 km, as well as 1 snowboarding track. Most skiing roads have artificial lighting, which makes it possible to ride even at night. Those who prefer to have a cultural rest in the evening or at night will not get bored. Guests are presented with an ice skating rink, swimming pools, gyms and nightclubs. Cozy restaurants, some of which even have an open terrace, offer their guests to taste the national Montenegrin cuisine or order something from European dishes. A wide tourist program is also presented to the services of vacationers (ski holidays Montenegro). Everyone can visit the National Park with Lake Biograd, the medieval Moraca monastery and the local history museum.
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If you want something more, then you can go to the ski resort of Montenegro – Zabljak, which is one of the highest in Europe. This resort area is located on the territory of the Durmitor National Park. Zabljak is considered the center of winter sports in the country. Tourists, in addition to beautiful views and high-class trails, are also expected by high-level hotels, developed infrastructure and, of course, a sea of unforgettable emotions – ski tours to Montenegro from Kiev. The local landscape and mild climate are very reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. The season is open from late November to early March. And in some districts of Durmitor – Debeli Namet, for example, the snow cover remains even in summer, which allows skiing all year round. Lovers of skiing can enjoy cross-country and downhill skiing, as well as snowboarding.
Highly qualified instructors working at the ski school located on the territory of Zabljak will always help you to improve your skill level or start from scratch.
The resort has 12 tracks (4 tracks for each skill level) with a total length of 11 km. Zabljak is famous for its good service, high-quality tracks, an interesting excursion program, entertainment places and inexpensive housing options. There are even two-star hotels in the town – cozy and comfortable rooms, which have everything you need.
Winter holidays in Montenegro are a guarantee of vivid and unforgettable impressions!
