Kolasin 1600
Kolasin 1600 is not a big ski resort, at least compared to more mature alpine resorts. It is named after the altitude of its base station from where the newfangled Doppekmayr six-seater cable car takes you up to the final stop, 2,035 meters above sea level.
From atop, you can either follow the Vranjak, a red slope extending over 1,750 meters, or the Jagancar which is characterized as a blue slope and measures 2,800 meters. Small skiers are served by their child-friendly ski lifts.
source: Kolasin
For maximum comfort, your seats will be heated on the way up, and you will be able to connect to wireless internet, too. The new K7 cable car line connects the slopes of the Kolasin 1450 with the Kolasin 1600 ski center, resulting in more than 45 kilometers of pistes.
But that is just the beginning, should government plans be realized, the slopes of Kolasin’s ski resorts will measure more than 250 kilometers combined. Work on the ten or so alpine-style hotels is in full swing and the first residences will welcome their first guests as early as 2025.
But even in its current form, Kolasin 1600 is a decent resort, featuring neatly-prepared pistes for skiers of all skill levels. From Monday to Friday, you will have the wide slopes almost entirely for yourself while it can get crowded on weekends.
Tip: Arrive early on Saturdays and Sundays, preferably at 8 or 9 am to avoid getting stuck in traffic, there is only one parking lot which seems disorganized at times.
Kolasin, the resort town itself is charming enough and has a good selection of hotels, bars, and restaurants. It is about 10 kilometers away from the ski center. Should you arrive by car, expect to pay 4€ per day for parking.
From 2023 onwards, you will only be able to buy ski passes for the Kolasin 1450 and 1600 resorts combined. Please see the current price in the table below:
Restaurant Troglava
Currently, there is only one restaurant serving hungry and thirsty swarms of skiers, meaning it can become very crowded and hard to find a table during rush hours. On a positive note, the food – which is not cheap by local standards – is authentic Montenegrin mountain fare, rich in calories and flavor.
The portion sizes are large enough to power you for a long day on the slopes. Make sure to taste Kolasin’s National Dish – Kacamak, a Montenegrin porridge laced with layered cheese and Kajmak.
In Summer
If you visit in summer, there is no reason why you should not pay the 6,50€ ticket for the cable car that takes you all the way up to the Troglava Peak at an altitude of 2,035 meters. From there, it’s a short walk to the Katun Vranjak which opens up phenomenal views of the Biogradska Gora National Park and Prokletije.
Unfortunately, there is no bar or restaurant up there. Would be an ideal location to enjoy a coffee or ice-cold beer.