Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
On Land
Hiking
Thanks to the enthusiastic members of mountain clubs all over the country, Montenegro
has an excellent network of hiking tracks - although they're not all well maintained or
well marked.
Whether you're armed with a tent or just planning a day-walk, be well prepared for sud-
den changes in temperature and storms, and note that water supplies can be limited.
The main difficulty serious walkers and mountaineers will face is access to accommod-
ation on longer expeditions. Mountain huts are available in some places but it isn't easy
for the independent traveller to access them. Adventure-focused travel agencies can help
with this, and can also arrange experienced guides from the local club.
Some of the best short hikes include the easy circuits of Biogradska Gora's Lake Bio-
grad and Durmitor's Black Lake, and the Vrmac ridge in the Bay of Kotor.
Cycling
With so many mountains you'd expect that mountain biking would be on the agenda, and
you'd be right. The National Tourist Office (
www.montenegro.travel
)
has developed five
'top trails', outlined in a Wilderness Biking pamphlet (available from tourist offices). The
14-day, 1276km
Tour de Montenegro
circles the entire country and should only be attempted
by those with thighs carved from granite, as 30km of climbing is involved.
For a single day's cycling, consider the Vrmac ridge (starting near Kotor), the loop track
from Cetinje through Lovćen National Park or the loop from Virpazar through Crmnica
field.
Skiing
Montenegro's ski season lasts from roughly January to March, with the peak time being
around New Year. The best-equipped ski resort is near Kolašin, but the most reliable ski-
ing is in Durmitor National Park, where there are slopes close to Žabljak with options for
