Kolasin 1450
Fifteen years ago, the Kolasin 1450 Ski Resort elebrated its inaugural season, as a new and improved version of the original Bjelasica Ski Resort. It first opened in 1990 with only a couple of pists and one ski lift that still operates today.
Towards the end of the 2000s, the Montenegrin Government was concerned about the financial viability of the Kolasin ski area so a plan was devised to expand and rebrand it into a more exciting full-time resort that could take on regional rivals.
The resort would merge in 2022 with Kolasin 1600 into one larger resort, connected by the brand-new K7 lift. Montenegro is ambitious and plans to quintuple the total slope length in the near future, turning it possibly into the Balkan’s largest ski resort.
And, even though the resort has grown in size and now draws in even more tourists than it used to, it is, and will always remain a sanctuary for skiers and snowboarders searching for a thrilling experience within the safety and commune of a ski resort.
And, while it comes down to individual taste and personal preference, many skiers claim that the slopes here are better than the ones in neighboring Kolasin 1600. All trails lead through beautiful and scenting pine forests and you will have to choose between 6 blue, 7 red, and 3 black slopes.
The resort’s primary ski lift, a super comfortable six-seater, takes you up Vilina Voda in just 5-6 minutes – you won’t wait longer than a couple of minutes even during peak hours. Atop, you will have a great combination of blue and red slopes at your disposal. The well-paved slopes are nice and wide and even longer than you might expect.
The two-person double chair is painstakingly slow but gets you close to the resort’s highest ascents. You can get off at the Cupovi station and take one of the slopes from there, or, take another lift to Kljuc – the highest peak which lies at an altitude of 1,973 meters.
If you have little patience, the 20-minute ride will wreck your nerves for sure. Nevertheless, taking the lift is definitely worth it – the view from atop is truly breathtaking. Note however that the slopes are directed towards backcountry adventurers and free riders and are not regularly maintained.
Ski Pass Kolasin 1450
Starting with the skiing season of 2022, the ski resorts of Kolasin 1450 and Kolasin 1600 have been merged into a larger ski center. You cannot buy ski passes for each resort separate anymore. Please see the table below for detailed pricing information.
Hotels and Chalets
Unfortunately, there are currently no hotels or apartments in vicinity of the ski resort. You only options are to book accommodation in nearby Kolasin which is 10 kilometers away from the resort. Free transportation is available for visitors of the resort.
Bianca Resort & Spa
The Bianca Resort & Spa (formerly: Hotel Bjelasica) is one Kolasin’s most notable landmarks, designed by the Yugoslav-era architect Radosav Zekovic. It has been undergoing extensive renovation works in 2005. The rooms are spacious enough but could use some overhauling.
The Hotel Bianca sits on a 60-acre lot right at Kolasin’s central town square with a large pine forest to the other side. All rooms feature gorgeous views of the surrounding Mount Bjelasica. The hotel comes with a large indoor swimming pool and a contemporary SPA center.
Info: Do not book this hotel in summer. Not all rooms have air conditioning – they can become observantly stuffy and hot.
Room Rates: from 110€ for a standard double room
Dream House
We must admit, they could have been a little bit more creative with finding a name for this cute 15-room-counting boutique hotel. But then, comparing to its immediate neighborhood, the Dream House stands out as a contemporary structure with beautiful wood and stone accents.
The staff is exceptionally friendly and welcomes you with a shot of local homebrew which is admittedly a nice guest, even if you have to courtly say ‘No’ because it is still too early in the day.
The overall theme in the hotel is nice with lots of stone and wooden elements, even in the excellent SPA center. What is though worthy of criticism is the below-average room size and that they do not serve a breakfast buffet – you can only choose one dish a la carte.
Room Rates: 55€ – 180€ – depending on season