Some ski tours stay put on one mountain. This one doesn't sit still for 10 days. We start among Durmitor's limestone giants, move through the Moračke Mountains and Sinjajevina, then finish deep in the Accursed Mountains, where Montenegro, Kosovo, and Albania share a border on a single ridge. Terrain ranges from mellow forest skinning to steeper alpine faces, adapted daily to snow, weather, and the group's ability. Along the way, hotel stays trade off with remote mountain huts, and a homemade lunch with a local family in Lipovo breaks up the routine. Exact objectives shift with conditions, but the itinerary's spine, five ranges, three countries, stays the same.
Arrive in Žabljak—transfers are arranged from Podgorica, Tivat, Tirana, or Dubrovnik airports. After settling in at our hotel, we’ll gather for a welcome dinner, check equipment, review mountain conditions, and go over the days ahead. Tonight is about meeting the group and getting fired up for the adventure.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Zlatni Bor, Žabljak
We kick things off with our first ski tour in Durmitor, heading for Savin Kuk. After a short transfer, we find our rhythm on the snow—today is all about dialing in our pace and getting comfortable with the conditions. Plenty of options for ascent and descent let us match the run to everyone’s experience. We end the day back at our mountain hotel to refuel and rest up.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Distance: 5–8 km (3–5 mi)
Elevation: 800–1,200 m (2,600–3,900 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel Zlatni Bor, Žabljak
We return to Durmitor and set out towards Šljeme, approaching from the eastern side for a fresh take on this iconic region. With dramatic limestone all around and distant views over towering peaks, every climb is rewarded. Our day ends with a thrilling descent and another relaxing night at the hotel in Žabljak.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Elevation: 1,200–1,300 m (3,900–4,265 ft)
Accommodation: Hotel Zlatni Bor, Žabljak
We move on to the Moračke Mountains, leaving Žabljak for a new landscape in central Montenegro. Today’s objectives are flexible—guided by conditions and our energy, we chase fresh lines on peaks like Mali Žurim or Veliki Žurim. Afterwards, we transfer to Kolašin, settling into our next hotel to unwind.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Elevation: ~1,200 m (~3,900 ft)
Accommodation: Dream House Hotel, Kolašin
We head to Gornje Lipovo village to explore Sinjajevina, skinning through silent beech forests and climbing wide open slopes around Torna. The day can go bigger or mellower depending on the group, and we’re treated to a homemade lunch with a local family—a proper taste of Montenegrin hospitality. Afterward, it’s back to our Kolašin base for a well-earned dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, local lunch, dinner
Elevation: 800–1,200 m (2,600–3,900 ft)
Accommodation: Dream House Hotel, Kolašin
After an early breakfast, we transfer to Plav and the wild Prokletije mountains, setting out for a day on the slopes of Starac and Bandera. The journey starts in shaded forest and rises into high open terrain—good skiing in every direction. We transfer into the remote Bogićevica Valley for a real mountain hut experience tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Elevation: 800–1,400 m (2,600–4,600 ft)
Accommodation: Mountain huts, Bogićevica Valley
Today we ski tour straight out the door into the Accursed Mountains, heading for the remote Maja Rops and skirting the Kosovo border. This is a deep backcountry day, mixing forests, open faces, and wild vistas. After a big adventure, we return to our huts for a warm meal and stories by the fire.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Elevation: 800–1,200 m (2,600–3,900 ft)
Accommodation: Mountain huts, Bogićevica Valley
We set our sights on the iconic Three Borders area, linking all three countries in one ski touring push. The high-alpine setting of the Accursed Mountains gives us options for ambitious climbs and wild descents, often straddling all three nations in a single run. After another big day, we’re back to the huts for rest and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Elevation: 800–1,200 m (2,600–3,900 ft)
Accommodation: Mountain huts, Bogićevica Valley
We pack up and head across the border into Albania for our final ski day—climbing above the pretty village of Lëpushë to a panoramic summit. With broad views across all we’ve explored, the trip winds down with one last descent and a farewell dinner in Podgorica, where stories flow as easily as the food.
Meals: Breakfast, farewell dinner
Accommodation: Podgorica
After breakfast, it’s time for goodbyes. Airport transfers are organized based on each person’s departure time. That’s a wrap—fresh tracks, new friends, and a lifetime’s worth of Balkan memories in the bag.
Meals: Breakfast
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Skiing in the Balkans calls for a good level of physical fitness and confident skiing ability. You should be comfortable on red runs and in variable snow conditions; previous ski touring experience helps but isn’t mandatory, since the itinerary adapts to the group.
Most touring days involve 800-1,400 m (2,600-4,600 ft) of elevation gain and 5-15 km (3-9 mi) of travel, with 5-7 hours spent in the mountains. Expect several consecutive days of physical activity, and some steeper terrain where boot crampons and an ice axe come into play.
We recommend starting focused training 6-8 weeks before the trip. Regular hiking, running, cycling, or stair climbing builds the aerobic base for long touring days, and longer endurance sessions of 2-4 hours (ideally with elevation gain) alongside leg and core work like squats, lunges, and step-ups round out preparation.
The best prep, though, is ski touring itself: aim to be comfortable with 1,000 m (3,300 ft) of elevation gain in a day while still skiing safely and in control on the way down.
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Dress comfortably for variable mountain weather. Layers are key—avoid jeans. Avalanche safety gear can be rented in advance.
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Group sizes and pricing:
Skiing in the Balkans tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your ski touring expedition is Žabljak, Montenegro. To get there, most people fly into Podgorica (TGD), Tivat (TIV), or Tirana (TIA) airports. From there, you can take the included shuttle/transfer service arranged by your guides to reach Žabljak.
You will meet your guide on the afternoon of Day 1 at Hotel Zlatni Bor, Žabljak.
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