Montenegro Ski Touring (Durmitor, Bjelasica)

Transfer from Podgorica to Žabljak, accommodation in hotel, dinner.

After breakfast departure for a sightseeing tour of the plateau in the vicinity of Žabljak. After the former Bosača ski resort, we will slowly gain altitude and climb the wide slopes of Dolovi to Mali Štuoc (1953 m). After a slight descent, we will ascend to Veliki Štuoc (2104 m). From the northernmost peak of Durmitor there is a beautiful view of our future ski destinations and Tara canyon, which is more lonely in winter. The direction os skiing will depend on the snow conditions. We will finish it on the outskirts of the city. After a stop at Žabljak, return to the hotel and have dinner.

After breakfast, a short drive to the Savin Kuk ski center and a ride with two chairlifts to an altitude of 2200 meters. From the upper station ascent to Savin Kuk (2313 m). Beautiful views of the highest Durmitor peaks, Sinjajevina, Komovi and Prokletije. We will then head to the eastern peak of Šljeme (2445 m), a parade ski touring mountain in the Durmitor Mountains. We will use the lift again on the ascent, and we will ski from the top to the foothills. After a pleasant rest with a drink, drive to the hotel and dinner.

Transport to Ivan dol, then with skis over the icy Black Lake, first through the forest and past Veljko’s plate to Stari katun. We will climb the snowy expanses on the two-headed ski hub Čvorov Bogaz (2152 m). Bogaz in Turkish means an impassable path or strait. From the top there is an extensive view of the highest Durmitor peak Bobotov Kuk, the typical Minin Bogaz and Bandijerna, which will be our next destination. The effort of the ascent will be rewarded with unforgettable skiing in the valley. Return to Žabljak and dinner.

This day is reserved for the royal tour. Following the already known path, we will climb to Veljkova slab and later to the shelter on Lokvica. In the canopy of the valley, a steeper part will be waiting for us, which will take us to the plateau, from where it is no longer far to the Triple Pass (2245 m). Snow conditions may allow us access to Bandjerna (2409 m). We will have a view of the southern part of Durmitor, and we will enjoy skiing on one of the selected options. We will end a long and hard day in Žabljak. This is also the end of our skitouring in Durmitor National Park.

After breakfast drive to the famous bridge on Đurđevića Tara and through the canyon of Tara to the extensive mountain group Bjelasica. Here are still preserved protected primeval forests, above which rise peaks of metamorphic rocks in contrast to the limestone Durmitor. In front of Kolašin we will turn to the largest winter sports center Kolašin. We will take the ski lift to the northern slopes and ascent to peak of Kljuć (1973 m). The view extends practically to the whole of Montenegro, Serbia and Albania. From the top skiing to the lower station. Transport to Kolašin with, hotel  accommodation and dinner.

Drive to the lower station of the new ski lift, which will take us almost to the top of Troglava (2072 m). From there we will continue our tour towards Crna glava (2139 m), the highest peak of Bjelasica. Unlike the neighboring peaks, it is overgrown with dwarf pine. The vast high plateau boasts many lakes, so it is visited by many mountaineers and tourists in the summer. To conclude, we will have a nice descent into the valley.

This is followed by a drive along the gorge of the Moraća River to the capital Podgorica and than to Skadar Lake to the Adriatic coast. Accommodation at a hotel in Budva, dinner. Te end of our stay in Montenegro.

Flight home.