Kolašin Valleys: The Best-Kept European Skiing Secret

This exclusive mountain resort in Montenegro offers an unforgettable experience for all nature lovers

Kolašin Valleys is the first ski-in ski-out Montenegro resort in the making and a year-around mountain community offering a new residential haven, gateway to adventure, and investment hotspot for those looking to discover new connections, choices, comforts and lives. It is nestled on 1450 and 1600 metres above sea level on the greenest Montenegrin mountain Bjelasica, between National Park Biogradska gora, mountains Komovi and Sinjavina, and the Tara canyon under the protection of UNESCO.

Within two mountain villages: 1450 Nest and K16 Peak, Kolašin Valleys will offer 16 hotels and seven apartment buildings, 73 mountain chalets on the ski slopes, restaurants and bars, a top-class SPA centre and modernly equipped ski rooms and other amenities for a year-round stay. Bjelasica ski centre (1450 and 1600) has 45 kilometres of ski tracks, out of the planned 141 km ski trails connecting ski centre Kolašin with picturesque slope of the mountain Bjelasica, peaks and valleys.

Here, the region’s history, wild wonders and sensory gifts are the backdrop to elegant homes, wide-ranging amenities, exclusive service, cultural experiences and boundless adventures. These sit within two mountain villages: 1450 Nest and K16 Peak.

1450 Nest is part of the established Kolašin 1450 - one of the oldest and most famous Montenegrin ski resorts. Its vibrant community-oriented atmosphere and nightlife make it ideal for those seeking a lively, active and energetic setting. Here you can indulge in the ultimate social experience.

K16 Peak is a new alpine resort tucked into the scenic southern region of the Bjelasica mountain range. It is a new elevated development that will become Montenegro’s highest ski resort. Ideal for families, it will offer a more serene and secluded environment, coupled with a lavish set of contemporary experiences that include fine-dining restaurants, glamorous boutiques and shopping galleries.

Situated in the Bjelasica mountain range, Swissôtel Resort Kolašin is an integral part of the K16 development, offering direct access to the Kolašin 1600 ski slope. Here, guests can seamlessly transition from their cosy rooms to the slopes or enjoy the breathtaking views of nearby peaks from their balconies. Designed with a blend of stone and wood inspired by its natural surroundings, Swissôtel Resort Kolašin features 116 rooms.

As Montenegro’s first ski-in ski-out destination, Kolašin Valleys is 40 minutes from Podgorica airport, 90 minutes from the coast, and nine kilometers from the town of Kolašin. Discover this best-kept European ski secret and enjoy the fairytale mountaine atmosphere of Bjelasica, the resort that offers many different activities and facilities for all ages and interests.

Text Niko Vučković

Photos Kolašin Valleys