The ski resort of Yakharin is located at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level, on the picturesque slopes of the mountain of the same name .From Sarajevo here only half an hour drive (30 km), which makes it easy to combine skiing and metropolitan "excursion" .For the same reason, to the services of athletes accommodation directly in the resort, in cozy villas and chalets, and in Sarajevo - in "civilized" hotels within walking distance of attractions .The mountain of Yakharin is covered with snow from October to May, and the peak of the ski season falls on February, when the thickness of the snow cover reaches 1 meter .
How to get to Yakhorina?
From Sarajevo to Yakhorina, the easiest way (especially with equipment) to get there by taxi, the trip will cost about 50 YOU. Municipal buses run between the Bosnian capital and the ski resort, the journey costs about 8 YOU. It is also possible to book a transfer from the hotel or private apartments where you are going, at an approximate price for the price of a taxi.
Where to stay
In Yakhorin there are hotels, chalets and apartments for tourists. From any accommodation to the lift is not more than 300 meters, there are also hotels located in close proximity to the trails, which allows you to ride literally "from the doorway." Most hotels are three or four "stars", meals - breakfasts or half board. You can also stay in the chambers and very cozy chalets with 2-5 bedrooms, located in picturesque villages under coniferous trees and in glades, and in apart-hotels, equipped with kitchens.
Book popular hotels in Yakhorina at the best prices
| Aparthotel Vucko from 4 825 rub. Jahorina Olimpijska 1 | ||
| Termag Hotel Jahorina from 6 823 rubles Jahorina Poljice bb | Hotel Lavina from 3,446 rubles Jahorina Olimpijska 44 | Garni Hotel Ruski Dom from 2 344 rubles Jahorina Jahorina bb |
| Apartments Max-Well from 1 241 rubles Jahorina Obućina bare 17 | Guesthouse Lucic from 3,860 rubles Jahorina Milosa Crnjanskog 65 | Bed and Breakfast Vila Lala from 3,722 rubles Jahorina M. Crnjanskog 43 |
Trails
The ski center of Yakhorina is located at an altitude of 1620 m. The altitude difference is 547 m, the peak of the mountain of Yakhorina has ascended over the mortal world by as much as 1916 m. The total length of the resort's routes is 20 km. Most of the tracks are red (seven of them), there is also one simple blue track and a couple of rather complex black ones - the Olympic descent (the longest in the resort, 2041 m) and the Olympic Slalom (551 m with a drop of heights of 181 m). There is a circuit for night skiing.
Access to the trails is provided by nine lifts: three six-seater, two double and four elevators, including one for children. The resort has a ski school with Russian-speaking instructors. Other snowy activities - ice rink and slopes.
Ski Pass
Ski pass in Yakhorin for the 2013-2014 season: 4 days - 134 YOU, 5 days - 161 YOU, 6 days - 187 YOU, 7 days - 208 YOU. "Travel" for the day - 37 YOU, one descent - 7 YOU. Ski pass for night skiing - 700 YOU.
Entertainment
As an afterlife entertainment tourists are invited to "hang" in local cafes and restaurants, there are several good nightclubs. The Bistro Hotel has an indoor heated pool and a small spa.
Excursions
From Yakhorina you can go on an excursion to the pretty town of Pale, where you should pay attention to the wonderful beauty of the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin and the church of St. Josip. Also worth a visit is the picturesque Orlovac cave and the longest cave network in Europe, the Mikro Milyachka, stretching for more than 7 km.