Vrmac Mountain Bike Tour from Kotor, Tivat or Budva

Overview

Stunning panoramic views and pine forests accent this off-road mountain bike tour on Vrmac Mountain above the towns of Tivat and Kotor. Ascend a historical Austro-Hungarian carriage road to 750 meters above sea level with views of the Orjen Mountain Range, Croatia, Bosnia and Lovcen Mountain. Bikes supplied are Giant Trance full-suspension MTBs. Starting at Fort Vrmac, there is a one hour ascent of the mountain, then a short hike to the summit is followed by a technical descent of 7-9% decline, making this an intermediate route requiring good mountain bike handling skills.

Vrmac Mountain Bike includes a free transfer of riders and bikes from VUK Petrol Station in Skaljari, to Fort Vrmac where the ride begins. The ride ends at Porto Montenegro and includes a free transfer back to VUK Petrol Station in Skaljari. The VUK Petrol Station is located 500 meters from the Kotor Bus Station and 1.4 kilometers from the Cruise Ship Port, it is well known and anyone should be able to offer directions to reach it.

The ride begins with an extended climb of 400 meters in elevation and takes between 50-70 minutes based on the riders condition. From a point near the summit a hike to the summit and photo opportunity takes approximately 30 minutes. This is followed by a descent through Gornja Lastva, a very old and historic village overlooking Tivat and Lustica Peninsula, down through Donja Lastva and along the seaside to Porto Montenegro, a yachting marina and residential village.

Tivat - Tivat, Montenegro