Ski Level
Freeride Level
Touring Level
Physical Effort
Accommodation
Montenegro valley based ski touring week
A Balkan experience at the heart of the Prokletije national park
season runs from 01.02 to 31.03
8 days – 7 nights
2 guides – max 8 pers.
from 1 950 chf p/p
along the ridge in the Prokletije national park
at the top in the Montenegro mountains
Balkan mountain magic
breathe and connect
feeling small
feel like being here
enjoying the Montenegro powder
mountain hut in the forest
majetic panorama
In the valley
Montenegro skiing
Getting steeper towards the top
plenty of choice in Montenegro
serious terrain in the Balkans
Skadar lake with Adriatic sea behind
Prokletije mountain range is one of the biggest, highest and wildest mountain range on the Balkan Peninsula shared between 3 countries: Montenegro, Albania and Kosovo. It is also a National park since 2009.
Package program
Day 1- Arrival day
Meeting point is at Podgorica airport, we will welcome you between 1pm and 3pm for your transfer to Plav, a small city on the Eastern part of Montenegro below mount Prokletije on the border with Albania. Around a 3h drive.
Accommodation is in a 3* family run hotel close to Plav lake. Dinner in the restaurant at the hotel/guesthouse.
Day 2
After breakfast, tranfer by 4×4 to the Babino polje valley, 15 km. There are several peaks to choose from here, ranging from 2300 – 2500 m. like Pasji vrh, Tromeđa, Maja Rops, Bandera.. Average hike/descent is around 900-1000 m. of elevation. Day transfers 45 mins.
Day 3
Not far from small town Plav (10 km) there is village Gusinje. Close to Gusinje there are two of the most beautiful valleys in Montenegro, the Grbaja and Ropojana.
This part of Prokletije has a rather different character than Babino Polje valley. Mountains here are more look like somewhere in the Alps: deep valleys, sharp rocky peaks but nevertheless there are few options for easy and safe ski touring. Average hike/descent from 900-1200 m. Day transfers 30-45 min.
Day 4
After breakfast transfer to Desni Meteh village and from there you start the tour towards Starac peak 2300m. Very nice tour suitable for all snow conditions. Hike/descent about 1000 m. After the tour it is possible to organize lunch at a family farm, to taste local cuisine. Day transfers 20-30 min.
Day 5
After an early breakfast, you transfer to Lepushe village in Albania, here is the start of the tour towards Talijanka peak. Transfer back to Plav. Day transfers 1h15min.
Day 6
Half an hour drive from Plav to Vusanje village and start of the tour towards Bor peak. It is a long but easy tour suitable in case of bad weather or/and bad snow conditions. Due to a low elevation start,during a bad winter, you might have to carry skis for some time. Day transfers 1h.
Day 7
Shorter tour in the vicinity of Plav or Gusinje. In the afternoon transfer towards Skadarsko lake, accommodation and fish dinner at our place on the banks of Skadar lake. Say transfer around 4h without stops.
Day 8
After breakfast if there is time we can drive to Cetinje the old royal historic capital of Montenegro for a cultural visit.
Later transfer to airport and departure.
Skadarsko lake – Cetinje 25 -30 min.
Skadarsko lake – Podgorica airport 30 – 45 min
Includes
- 6 nights at Plav in a 3 star family run hotel or guest house with breakfast and dinner
- 1 night at Skadar lake in private apartment or in a guesthouse
- All transportation for the program
- Transfers from/to the airport
- Fish dinner at Skadar lake
- Fees for the entrance in national park
- 2 guides: one local and one Swiss pro WSA ski touring guide
Not included
- Additional costs for lunches and beverages, museums, galleries.
- International flights to and from Podgorica
- Insurances
- Ski / Snowboard touring gear
- Avalanche safety gear
- Anything that’s not in the includes section.
Guides have the right to change or cancel the tour in order to provide maximum safety for the participants in case of bad
weather or any other circumstances out of our influence. The plan can be changed also due snow conditions in order to provide best skiing for participants
Accomodation – rating comfort
Accommodation for 6 nights in Plav in a small 3* family run hotel close to Plav lake. Breakfast and dinner in the restaurant at the hotel. Based on double occupancy. Single 100chf extra
One night at Skadar lake in a private apartment or a small guesthouse, double occupancy with shared bathroom.
Or one ight in Kotor In a 3 star hotel in the old town. Based on double occupancy.
Access
Meeting point is at Podgorica airport, we will welcome you between 1pm and 3pm for your transfer to Plav, a small city on the Eastern part of Montenegro below mount Prokletije on the border with Albania. Around a 3h drive.
Insurances
- leisure sports activities
- worldwide repatriation
- helicopter mountain rescue with no geographical or altitude limits
- accident
- Illness
- cancellations
- and whatever you feel necessary
Guides
One local area guide and one WSA Swiss certified Ski touring guide, for 6 full days.
They will facilitate tours for all levels of ability – from beginner to highly skilled summit tour enthusiasts.
Safety tips / Health
This is a ski touring/ freeride package, you need to be able to ski powder and unprepared snow comfortably.
A good physical health is needed.
Please mention any health conditions, any allergies or serious medication you may be taking when you book with us.
Avalanche Risks and safety
Avalanche danger in mountains is always present.
WSA has years of experience at recognizing areas and snow conditions that are a high avalanche hazard to avoid them.
We will make sure on the first day that everyone has the adequate gear and knows how to use it. We will provide you with a tutorial on this topic.
Thought you must accept all the risks that come with skiing remote and uncontrolled areas.
The correct mountain attitude is of essence.
Gear
Ski/Snowboard touring Gear
We advise you to use suitable gear :
- Skis : wide powder skis minimum 100mm width, mounted with touring bindings, adjustable poles, skins and ski crampons.
- Snowboard : split board with compatible bindings, telescopic poles, skins and adapted crampons or a normal board with snow shoes.
We can help you prepare your complete gear list, just contact WSA.
Mountain touring equipement
First aid box (with: Compeed plasters for rubbing, sports tape etc) safety blanket
Thin gloves and thicker gloves
Two hats
Thermo underwear and socks
Helmet and goggles
Sunglasses and high factor sunscreen
Thin fleece jacket
Thin down jacket for cold days and rest breaks on the summits
Shell pants and jacket (wind and waterproof)
Small thermos , a water bottle
lip protection
Avalanche safety gear
- The compulsory trio : shovel, probe and transceiver
- ABS bag, not compulsory but advised
- Extra batteries for the beacon
