Europe's underrated ski resort with gorgeous slopes, cheap ski passes and no crowds
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Winter is here bringing with it the ski season - but while most people will be planning to hit the slopes in popular ski holiday hotspots like Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland, there's one lesser-known European hotspot that's well worth having on your radar.
Montenegro transforms into a winter wonderland between December to March, and while it's not a classic destination for ski holidays, it boasts some gorgeous mountains with impressive snowfall in the higher resorts. The most popular is Kolašin, where you'll find 45km of ski trails which are ideal for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. It boasts on average 120 days of snow cover every year, so there's ample opportunity to book a break. There two main ski centres - Kolašin 1600 and Kolašin 1450 - with ski lifts and cable cars whether you want to take on some trickier slopes or it's your very first time putting skis on. There are local ski schools and parking services, and if you're planning to take the kids there are family-friendly lifts and trails too.
As for replenishing your energy amidst all of the adventure? Be sure to try kačamak, a local dish made with potatoes, plenty of different cheeses and clotted cream! Due to the fact that Kolašin isn't as popular as other ski hotspots, there are plenty of extra perks when booking. For a start, you won't spend hours queueing for ski lifts which means more time to make the most of the slopes. Meanwhile, with ski pass prices starting from around £21 it can be a budget-friendly way to try a ski holiday for the first time.
