Motocross tours
Our winter speciality: firm ground, cool air and trails nobody else is on.
Winter is the season here
Most people picture Montenegro in August. For riding, that is the worst time: the ground is baked hard and dusty, the air is over thirty degrees and the trails are unpleasant by mid-morning.
From November the whole thing turns around. The rain settles the ground, the temperature drops into the range where you can ride all day in gear, and the hills above Skadar Lake empty out completely. That is when we run motocross tours, and it is the reason guests come to us in the middle of winter.
The routes go up from the plain into the hills behind Ponari, on tracks and trails that connect the old villages. These are guided tours for riders who already know what they are doing, not a school. We can run them as a single day or across several days, with the cabins and the restaurant as your base in between.
Day trips and longer
A single day
Out after breakfast, back in the early afternoon or before dark, depending on the route and the group.
Several days
A different route each day from the same base. Cabins, breakfast and dinner at the resort, so no packing and unpacking.
Your own group
Bring four or six riders and we will build the week around you. Off season, the whole resort can be yours.
Motocross questions
When exactly is the season?
Roughly November to April. The best months are usually January to March, when the ground is firm and the air is cool. In high summer the heat makes it unpleasant, so we do not run tours then.
Do I need my own bike?
Tell us what you have and what you need when you enquire. We will confirm exactly what we can arrange for your dates before you book anything.
What level do I need to be?
These are tours, not lessons. You should be comfortable riding off road for several hours, on loose surfaces and on climbs. If you are not sure, describe your experience and we will tell you honestly whether it fits.
Can non-riders come along?
Yes, and they often do. While the group is out, the resort has the restaurant, the lake and the boats, and the winter birdwatching on Skadar Lake is genuinely worth the trip on its own.
Ride here this winter
Book your dates and add your group size and experience. We will come back with a route plan.
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