Durmitor Road Camp
Montenegro • 13–20 June • not a training camp
7 riding days • 600 km • 11,000 m of climbing
7 riding days • 600 km • 11,000 m of climbing
Durmitor, a mountainous region in Montenegro anchored by the small town of Žabljak, is often considered the most scenic cycling destination in the Balkans. We’ve been planning a camp here for a long time — our third in this beautiful country.
We begin on the morning of 13 June with a car transfer from Belgrade to Zlatibor. From there, we ride to the camp while your luggage is transported separately. If you’re arriving from outside Belgrade, you can opt to stay the night before at a 4-star hotel.
The program includes 3 mandatory A-to-B rides ↦ to and from the camp, plus 5 days at the camp with 4 optional loop rides ↺ and a mid-camp rest day ⟰. The hardest mandatory ride is 100 km with 1700 m of climbing; the average ride is 90 km with 1600 m.
I set a comfortable pace — typically around 27 km/h on flat, windless roads, though there aren’t many flats in Durmitor. You can suggest shorter or longer rides — I have more routes than we have days.
Alex, cycling guide
We’ll stay in premium villas, with a double bed and private bathroom for everyone.
There’s a shared space for cooking breakfast and eating together. For dinner, we can order delivery or dine in town.
We’ll split meal costs via an app that tracks everyone’s expenses.
Book a full room for yourself
1490 € — or prepay 500 € now and remaining 990 € by 13 May
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Book a private room for a pair
1980 € — or prepay 500 € now and remaining 1480 € by 13 May
You agree to the 15-second privacy policy.
Yes — the riding region images are real, either from our past camps or stock photos of actual locations. We use AI for light edits (like aspect ratio or small details), which can sometimes make them look “too good to be true.”
The accommodation photos are provided by the property.
The accommodation photos are provided by the property.
To secure your spot, a 500 € deposit is required.
The remaining balance (based on your selected options) is due by 13 May.
Payments are non-refundable if you cancel, but you may transfer your spot to another participant you arrange.
The remaining balance (based on your selected options) is due by 13 May.
Payments are non-refundable if you cancel, but you may transfer your spot to another participant you arrange.
There are three options:
FULL — your own bed and private bathroom. In some villas, the bed may be in an open space (e.g. a mezzanine), so full privacy isn’t always guaranteed. We generally use double beds for this option.
TWIN — your own (usually single) bed and a bathroom shared with another cyclist of the same gender.
PAIR — a private room and bathroom for two participants. One of you can be a non-cyclist — check the Non-cycling activities section below.
FULL — your own bed and private bathroom. In some villas, the bed may be in an open space (e.g. a mezzanine), so full privacy isn’t always guaranteed. We generally use double beds for this option.
TWIN — your own (usually single) bed and a bathroom shared with another cyclist of the same gender.
PAIR — a private room and bathroom for two participants. One of you can be a non-cyclist — check the Non-cycling activities section below.
We start on the morning of 13 June with a car transfer from central Belgrade. See the Itinerary below for more details.
Accommodation in Belgrade is not included, as many participants are local. If you need a stay on 12–13 June, we have rooms reserved at the Constantine the Great for 140 € (hotel rate, no markup), right next to the start location.
Accommodation in Belgrade is not included, as many participants are local. If you need a stay on 12–13 June, we have rooms reserved at the Constantine the Great for 140 € (hotel rate, no markup), right next to the start location.
We have three types of days:
↺ loop rides at the camp
⟰ a rest day at the camp
↦ A-to-B rides to/from the camp
On 15–19 June (camp days), riding is optional — you can rest, cross-train, or do your own thing. The rest day may shift depending on weather, and some riders choose to ride anyway.
On 13–14 & 20 June (point-to-point days), you’ll need to either ride (avg. 90 km / 1,600 m) or take a paid transfer.
↺ loop rides at the camp
⟰ a rest day at the camp
↦ A-to-B rides to/from the camp
On 15–19 June (camp days), riding is optional — you can rest, cross-train, or do your own thing. The rest day may shift depending on weather, and some riders choose to ride anyway.
On 13–14 & 20 June (point-to-point days), you’ll need to either ride (avg. 90 km / 1,600 m) or take a paid transfer.
This is a road camp, so either works — as long as your tyres are fast on hard surfaces (see tips).
Our rental bikes are gravel bikes that perform great on the road. They come with fast gravel tyres by default, and we can fit narrower road tyres if you prefer a more direct feel.
Our rental bikes are gravel bikes that perform great on the road. They come with fast gravel tyres by default, and we can fit narrower road tyres if you prefer a more direct feel.
Before you come
13 June — a 3-hour car transfer at 9:00 am from the Hotel Constantine the Great in Belgrade to Zlatibor, Serbia. Riding to Pljevlja, Montenegro for an overnight stay at a hotel. Our baggage to be delivered there.
14 June — riding to Durmitor camp (Žabljak). Our baggage to be delivered there.
15–19 June — loop rides from and back to the camp. One rest day in the middle.
20 June — riding from the camp back to Serbia, where we’ll be picked up by a car and brought to Belgrade. Our baggage to be delivered there.
14 June — riding to Durmitor camp (Žabljak). Our baggage to be delivered there.
15–19 June — loop rides from and back to the camp. One rest day in the middle.
20 June — riding from the camp back to Serbia, where we’ll be picked up by a car and brought to Belgrade. Our baggage to be delivered there.
For convenience, we provide links where you can check whether your nationality requires a visa for Serbia or Montenegro.
Please double-check the information with an official source before travelling.
Please double-check the information with an official source before travelling.
We recommend health insurance that covers cycling activities.
If you rent a bike, consider a personal policy that covers damage or loss of rental bicycles internationally.
You may also want travel insurance covering expenses if we cancel — which is unlikely. In such a case, your camp fees would be fully refundable, but we do not cover any travel or other expenses under any circumstances.
If you rent a bike, consider a personal policy that covers damage or loss of rental bicycles internationally.
You may also want travel insurance covering expenses if we cancel — which is unlikely. In such a case, your camp fees would be fully refundable, but we do not cover any travel or other expenses under any circumstances.
We offer premium carbon bikes, fitted to your body geometry, for rent in Belgrade. We recommend booking in advance due to high demand during the camp.
There’s a basic bike shop in Žabljak — likely not suitable for high-end bikes.
At the camp, we have tools, and the cycling guide can help with minor mechanical issues.
At the camp, we have tools, and the cycling guide can help with minor mechanical issues.
At the camp, we provide:
• track pump
• work stand
• standard bike tools
• quality wax and oil chain lubes
Please bring:
• spare inner tubes compatible with your tyres and rim depth
• extra sealant if you run tubeless
• fresh brake pads for your brakes
• a derailleur hanger for your frame
• track pump
• work stand
• standard bike tools
• quality wax and oil chain lubes
Please bring:
• spare inner tubes compatible with your tyres and rim depth
• extra sealant if you run tubeless
• fresh brake pads for your brakes
• a derailleur hanger for your frame
Transport
The Belgrade airport code is BEG.
Plan your flights around a 9:00 start on 13 June (car transfer from central Belgrade) and a return to Belgrade on 20 June in the evening (exact timing may vary).
If you need advice on flying with a bike, feel free to ask.
Plan your flights around a 9:00 start on 13 June (car transfer from central Belgrade) and a return to Belgrade on 20 June in the evening (exact timing may vary).
If you need advice on flying with a bike, feel free to ask.
No train travel is planned during the camp.
If you’re arriving in Belgrade by train, refer to the Flights section for timing.
If you’re arriving in Belgrade by train, refer to the Flights section for timing.
Airport transfers are not included. You can take a taxi from the airport — details will be shared with international travellers.
The trip starts and ends with ~3-hour car transfers to and from central Belgrade; see the Itinerary for details.
The trip starts and ends with ~3-hour car transfers to and from central Belgrade; see the Itinerary for details.
If you arrive in Belgrade with a bike case, you can leave it with us near the start point (Hotel Constantine the Great) before 8:00 on 13 June.
We’ll return it to you after we get back to Belgrade on 20 June in the evening (exact timing may vary).
We’ll return it to you after we get back to Belgrade on 20 June in the evening (exact timing may vary).
Riding
The cycling guide carries a basic first aid kit and has essential first aid skills.
Please inform us of any medical conditions that could lead to an emergency (e.g. heart issues, severe allergies, asthma).
Wear a helmet, take care on descents, and carry a charged phone with internet, some emergency cash, and a photo ID — just in case.
Please inform us of any medical conditions that could lead to an emergency (e.g. heart issues, severe allergies, asthma).
Wear a helmet, take care on descents, and carry a charged phone with internet, some emergency cash, and a photo ID — just in case.
Rides are paced by Alex, the cycling guide, to keep the group together and comfortable.
The camp is moderately challenging but suits a range of fitness levels. If you can ride 100 km in a day, you’ll be fine.
The camp is moderately challenging but suits a range of fitness levels. If you can ride 100 km in a day, you’ll be fine.
On flat, windless roads, we typically ride at 26–28 km/h, with small adjustments for the group.
On climbs and descents, the group may split as everyone rides at their own pace. We regroup on the flats.
On climbs and descents, the group may split as everyone rides at their own pace. We regroup on the flats.
The first day is 100 km with 1700 m of climbing — see Strava or MapMagic. Each route includes a planned lunch stop and points of interest.
Other days are flexible, with multiple route options depending on fatigue and conditions.
Average distance is 90 km with 1600 m of climbing. Total for the camp is ~600–650 km and 10–12,000 m, assuming you ride every day.
Other days are flexible, with multiple route options depending on fatigue and conditions.
Average distance is 90 km with 1600 m of climbing. Total for the camp is ~600–650 km and 10–12,000 m, assuming you ride every day.
In June, daytime temperatures in Žabljak are typically 20–25°C.
The town sits at 1500 m, with rides reaching up to 2000 m, where temperatures can drop to ~15°C. Occasional mountain rain is possible — see the Riding kit section to prepare.
Evenings are cooler, around 10–15°C.
The town sits at 1500 m, with rides reaching up to 2000 m, where temperatures can drop to ~15°C. Occasional mountain rain is possible — see the Riding kit section to prepare.
Evenings are cooler, around 10–15°C.
Expect temperatures of 15–25°C, with occasional rain — see the Weather section for details.
Alongside your regular summer kit, we recommend a packable rain jacket, medium-weight merino socks, and long-finger gloves.
Alongside your regular summer kit, we recommend a packable rain jacket, medium-weight merino socks, and long-finger gloves.
Living
We usually cook and share healthy breakfasts at the camp. Lunch is during the ride, and for dinner we either go out or order in.
Your share of food expenses is tracked and split via an app.
Your share of food expenses is tracked and split via an app.
Bike washing is available right outside the camp villas.
There are washing machines for kits and clothing at the camp. On the first night (Hotel Pljevlja), we recommend bringing a spare kit to avoid using hotel laundry with limited time.
There are washing machines for kits and clothing at the camp. On the first night (Hotel Pljevlja), we recommend bringing a spare kit to avoid using hotel laundry with limited time.
Evenings can drop to around 10°C.
Bring warm layers to stay comfortable outside.
Bring warm layers to stay comfortable outside.
We enjoy spending time together before and after rides — watching movies, playing board games, and socialising.
On the rest day, you can explore Žabljak on foot or simply relax and enjoy the downtime at the camp.
Adult non-cyclists are welcome as plus-ones or on their own, but may need to arrange their own transfers and activities.
On the rest day, you can explore Žabljak on foot or simply relax and enjoy the downtime at the camp.
Adult non-cyclists are welcome as plus-ones or on their own, but may need to arrange their own transfers and activities.
We use English for group communication to ensure everyone is included.
Many participants are native Russian speakers and may use it among themselves.
Many participants are native Russian speakers and may use it among themselves.
We have a Telegram group for participants — ask questions, share photos, and stay in touch after the camp.
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We ask you to wear a helmet
In a group, not wearing a helmet puts extra liability on others in case the non-wearer gets a head injury — whether through one’s own fault or somebody else’s.
Thus, wearing a helmet is a matter of baseline respect for the others, even though you’re not going to crash.
Come on a road or gravel bike
The narrow handlebars let us ride closer to each other — two abreast and when overtaking. This leaves more space for maneuvers.
Moreover, road bars don’t tend to get caught on each other. And in case of a crash the rear-facing bar ends are less likely to cause injuries.
Please don’t ride any of these in the group:
• time-trial, triathlon bikes, or with clip-on bars,
• flat-bar or other bikes with wide handlebars,
• fixed-gear bikes without at least a front brake,
• bikes with malfunctions (e.g. a failed brake).
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