Kolasin 1600 Ski Resort
Kolašin 1600
A modern ski area on Bjelasica’s southern slopes.
About
The area extends lifts and pistes and links directly to Kolašin 1450. The skyline opens to high plateaus and rounded summits.
Transport
Travel time
By car from Kolašin16 min.10 km
From the airport Tivat · TIV2 h 50 min.89 km
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What is this place
Kolašin 1600 is a newer ski area on Mt Bjelasica above the town of Kolašin, with a base at ~1600 m. Since 2021/22, it has been linked by lifts and pistes with neighboring Kolašin 1450 into a single ski domain.
Key features
- Official opening on 16 February 2019 – the first resort in a planned Bjelasica network.
- Distances – ~12 km from Kolašin and ~85 km from Podgorica – easy access via E65/E80.
- Combined Kolašin 1450/1600 domain – over 45 km of groomed pistes, Montenegro’s largest.
- 10 lifts across the domain, centered on modern 6-seater chairlifts – high capacity and comfort.
- Upper terrain is wide, treeless alpine slopes; below ~1,800 m pistes run through forest clearings – variety for all levels.
What to see
- The 1600 base plateau with beginner zones and blue/red pistes.
- Broad Bjelasica panoramas on upper runs and connectors to the 1450 sector.
- Summer operations: selected lifts, signed hiking and MTB routes.
History
Kolašin 1600 officially opened in 2019 as a modern base on Bjelasica, built to international standards with a focus on steady expansion.
In 2021/22, a new 6-seater chairlift and linking pistes connected it to Kolašin 1450, forming Montenegro’s largest ski area with top elevations above 2,000 m and further extensions planned.
Practical information
Location: Bjelasica range, base at 1600 m; ~12 km from Kolašin, ~85 km from Podgorica.
Getting there: E65/E80 (Podgorica–Kolašin) then signed turn for Kolašin 1600; paved access to the base lifts and parking.
Access: unified Kolašin 1450/1600 skipass; lift network includes modern 6-seater chairs and beginner tows.
Visiting hours: winter per daily ops reports; selected lifts run in summer for outdoor activities.
Visit duration: half-day for the 1600 sector; full day across the combined domain.
Best time: January–March for reliable snow; summer for hiking and views.
Notes: winter tires/chains advised for the mountain road; wind can affect upper chairs; check open-run maps and current lift schedule.
Kolasin 1600 Ski Resort
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