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'''Brezovica ski resort''' or '''Brezovica ski center''' ({{lang-sq|Qendra e Skijimit Brezovicë}}; {{lang-sr-Cyrl-Latn|Ски центар Брезовица|Ski centar Brezovica}}), is a [[mountain resort]] and the largest center of winter [[Tourism#Winter tourism|tourism]] in [[Kosovo]]. Located on the slopes of [[Sharr Mountains]], it is mainly a destination for [[skiing]] and [[snowboarding]]. In the summer, eco-tourism opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, golf, and other outdoor recreational activities. Hiking paths can lead the visitors to the nearby [[Livadh Lake|Livadičko Lake]]. |
'''Brezovica ski resort''' or '''Brezovica ski center''' ({{lang-sq|Qendra e Skijimit Brezovicë}}; {{lang-sr-Cyrl-Latn|Ски центар Брезовица|Ski centar Brezovica}}), is a [[mountain resort]] and the largest center of winter [[Tourism#Winter tourism|tourism]] in [[Kosovo]]. Located on the slopes of [[Sharr Mountains|Shar Mountains]], it is mainly a destination for [[skiing]] and [[snowboarding]]. In the summer, eco-tourism opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, golf, and other outdoor recreational activities. Hiking paths can lead the visitors to the nearby [[Livadh Lake|Livadičko Lake]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Brezovica ski resort was established in 1954. The ski resort area is ideally situated on the north and northwest-facing slopes of the [[Sharr Mountains National Park (Kosovo)| |
Brezovica ski resort was established in 1954. The ski resort area is ideally situated on the north and northwest-facing slopes of the [[Sharr Mountains National Park (Kosovo)|Shar Mountains National Park]]. The first of five [[ski lift]]s to the resort was installed in 1979. The resort features 16 kilometers of ski slopes located on the north and northeast facing slopes of the [[Sharr Mountains|Shar Mountains]]. The resort was host to a number of international skiing events in the 1980s and 1990s but has since been developed for tourism. |
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Although Brezovica served as an alternative site for downhill skiing events of the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games and hosted a number of [[International Ski Federation]] events in the 1980s and 1990s, the resort has not received significant infrastructure investments for more than two decades.<ref name="nytreview2016">{{cite news |last1=Neville |first1=Tim |title=Skiing Kosovo, Abandoned Lifts and All |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/travel/kosovo-ski-holidays.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news |accessdate=23 December 2018 |work=nytimes.com |date=24 February 2016}}</ref> |
Although Brezovica served as an alternative site for downhill skiing events of the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games and hosted a number of [[International Ski Federation]] events in the 1980s and 1990s, the resort has not received significant infrastructure investments for more than two decades.<ref name="nytreview2016">{{cite news |last1=Neville |first1=Tim |title=Skiing Kosovo, Abandoned Lifts and All |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/travel/kosovo-ski-holidays.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news |accessdate=23 December 2018 |work=nytimes.com |date=24 February 2016}}</ref> |
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In November 2014, the government of Kosovo signed a 410 million euros contract with French consortium led by [[Compagnie des Alpes]], to develop Brezovica ski resort over next two decades.<ref name="frenchconsortium2014">{{cite news |title=Kosovo appoints French consortium to develop ski resort |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/kosovo-investment-idUSL6N0T750H20141117 |accessdate=23 December 2018 |work=reuters.com |date=17 November 2014}}</ref> However, in June 2016, the contract was cancelled as the French consortium couldn't provide bank guaranties for the investments.<ref>{{cite news |title=Koha: Propao projekat "Brezovica" |url=https://www.blic.rs/vesti/drustvo/koha-propao-projekat-brezovica/hyvpq12 |accessdate=23 December 2018 |work=blic.rs |agency=Tanjug |date=17 June 2016 |language=Serbian}}</ref> |
In November 2014, the government of Kosovo signed a 410 million euros contract with French consortium led by [[Compagnie des Alpes]], to develop Brezovica ski resort over next two decades.<ref name="frenchconsortium2014">{{cite news |title=Kosovo appoints French consortium to develop ski resort |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/kosovo-investment-idUSL6N0T750H20141117 |accessdate=23 December 2018 |work=reuters.com |date=17 November 2014}}</ref> However, in June 2016, the contract was cancelled as the French consortium couldn't provide bank guaranties for the investments.<ref>{{cite news |title=Koha: Propao projekat "Brezovica" |url=https://www.blic.rs/vesti/drustvo/koha-propao-projekat-brezovica/hyvpq12 |accessdate=23 December 2018 |work=blic.rs |agency=Tanjug |date=17 June 2016 |language=Serbian}}</ref> |
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As of 2018, most of the tourists are coming from Kosovo and neighboring [[Albania]].<ref name="kosovotourov2018">{{cite news |last1=Džodan |first1=N. |title=PUTEVIMA CRVENIH BOŽURA, SKIJANJE I VIA FERATA Kako izgleda turistička ponuda Kosova i ko tamo najčešće putuje |url=https://www.blic.rs/vesti/drustvo/putevima-crvenih-bozura-skijanje-i-via-ferata-kako-izgleda-turisticka-ponuda-kosova-i/gqw81qc |accessdate=23 December 2018 |work=blic.rs |date=6 March 2018 |language=Serbian}}</ref> |
As of 2018, most of the tourists are coming from Serbia, Kosovo and Metohija, Macedonia and some from neighboring [[Albania]].<ref name="kosovotourov2018">{{cite news |last1=Džodan |first1=N. |title=PUTEVIMA CRVENIH BOŽURA, SKIJANJE I VIA FERATA Kako izgleda turistička ponuda Kosova i ko tamo najčešće putuje |url=https://www.blic.rs/vesti/drustvo/putevima-crvenih-bozura-skijanje-i-via-ferata-kako-izgleda-turisticka-ponuda-kosova-i/gqw81qc |accessdate=23 December 2018 |work=blic.rs |date=6 March 2018 |language=Serbian}}</ref> |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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A number of successful national and international competitions are held at the resort, including the Belgrade-owned "Inex ski center Brezovica", among others.<ref name="nytreview2016" /> A number of Kosovo winter sport teams train at the resort. A major investment from MDP Consulting Compagnie des Alpes is expected to have a significant impact in the area concerning environmental issues.<ref name="nytreview2016" /> |
A number of successful national and international competitions are held at the resort, including the Belgrade-owned "Inex ski center Brezovica", among others.<ref name="nytreview2016" /> A number of Kosovo winter sport teams train at the resort. A major investment from MDP Consulting Compagnie des Alpes is expected to have a significant impact in the area concerning environmental issues.<ref name="nytreview2016" /> |
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Wide ski terrains of the Brezovica ski resort are made of a system that includes: 5 [[chair lift]]s and 5 [[ski lift]]s, connected with 16 km of ski slopes of the average length 3,000 meters. On Brezovica [[Fédération Internationale de Ski|FIS]] slopes for [[Slalom skiing|slalom]], [[giant slalom]], [[Downhill (ski competition)|downhill]] race and “[[Super G]]” simultaneously could ski 50,000 skiers. |
Wide ski terrains of the Brezovica ski resort are made of a system that includes: 5 [[chair lift]]s and 5 [[ski lift]]s, connected with 16 km of ski slopes of the average length 3,000 meters. On Brezovica, there are [[Fédération Internationale de Ski|FIS]] approved slopes for [[Slalom skiing|slalom]], [[giant slalom]], [[Downhill (ski competition)|downhill]] race and “[[Super G]]” and simultaneously could ski 50,000 skiers. |
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The ski slopes have an average length of 4 kilometers and an average of 128 skiable days per year. |
The ski slopes have an average length of 4 kilometers and an average of 128 skiable days per year. |
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- capacity: 900 persons/hour |
- capacity: 900 persons/hour |
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- manufacturer: [[Graffer]] |
- manufacturer: [[Graffer]] |
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- currently out of service |
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2. „Piri Breg“ |
2. „Piri Breg“ |
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- capacity: 1200 persons/hour |
- capacity: 1200 persons/hour |
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- manufacturer: [[Gimar Montaz Mautino]] |
- manufacturer: [[Gimar Montaz Mautino]] |
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- currently out of service |
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3. „Lavlja Vrata“ |
3. „Lavlja Vrata“ |
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- transit time: 8 min. |
- transit time: 8 min. |
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- capacity: 1200 persons/hour |
- capacity: 1200 persons/hour |
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- currently out of service |
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5. „Velike Livade“ |
5. „Velike Livade“ |
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=== Ski-lifts === |
=== Ski-lifts === |
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1. „Bačila“ |
1. „Bačila“ |
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- type: surface ski-lift |
- type: T bar, surface ski-lift |
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- altitude of bottom station: 1730 m |
- altitude of bottom station: 1730 m |
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- altitude of top station: 1803 m |
- altitude of top station: 1803 m |
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- capacity: 750 persons/hour |
- capacity: 750 persons/hour |
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- transit time: 2,75 min. |
- transit time: 2,75 min. |
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- currently out of service |
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5. „Grčke Livade“ |
5. „Grčke Livade“ |
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- capacity: 750 persons/hour |
- capacity: 750 persons/hour |
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- transit time: 1,5 min. |
- transit time: 1,5 min. |
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- currently out of service |
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5. „Berevačke Rupe“ |
5. „Berevačke Rupe“ |
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- capacity: 850 persons/hour |
- capacity: 850 persons/hour |
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- transit time: 3 min. |
- transit time: 3 min. |
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- currently out of service |
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5. „Tršenja“ |
5. „Tršenja“ |
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- capacity: 900 persons/hour |
- capacity: 900 persons/hour |
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- transit time: 2,5 min. |
- transit time: 2,5 min. |
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- currently out of service |
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=== Ski-trails === |
=== Ski-trails === |
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2. „Velika Livada“ (served by the „Velika Livada“ chairlift) |
2. „Velika Livada“ (served by the „Velika Livada“ chairlift) |
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- type: slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom course (FIS homologation expired in year 2010) |
- type: slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom course (FIS homologation expired in year 2010) |
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- start: |
- start: 2147 m |
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- vertical drop: 550 m |
- vertical drop: 550 m |
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- difficulty: black and red (advanced or intermediate) |
- difficulty: black and red (advanced or intermediate) |
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3. „Lavlja Vrata“ (served by the „Lavlja Vrata“ chairlift) |
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- type: slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom course (FIS homologation expired) |
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- start: 2202 m |
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- vertical drop: 429 m |
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- difficulty: black and red (advanced or intermediate) |
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4. „Crvena Karpa“ (served by the „Crvena Karpa“ chairlift) |
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- type: giant slalom and super giant slalom course (FIS homologation expired) |
- type: giant slalom and super giant slalom course (FIS homologation expired) |
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- start: 2264 m |
- start: 2264 m |
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- difficulty: black and red (advanced or intermediate) |
- difficulty: black and red (advanced or intermediate) |
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5. „Berevačke Rupe“ (served by the „Berevačke Rupe“ ski-lift) |
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- type: easy ski slope |
- type: easy ski slope |
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- difficulty: easy (blue) |
- difficulty: easy (blue) |
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- length: 800 m |
- length: 800 m |
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6. „Molika“ (served by the „Munika“ ski-lift) |
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- type: easy ski slope |
- type: easy ski slope |
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- difficulty: easy (green) |
- difficulty: easy (green) |
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- length: 454 m |
- length: 454 m |
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7. „Grčka Livada“ (served by the „Grčka Livada“ ski-lift) |
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- type: easy ski slope |
- type: easy ski slope |
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- difficulty: easy (blue) |
- difficulty: easy (blue) |
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- length: 500 m |
- length: 500 m |
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8. „Bačilo“ (served by the „Bačila“ ski-lift) |
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- type: easy ski slope |
- type: easy ski slope |
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- difficulty: easy (blue) |
- difficulty: easy (blue) |
Revision as of 12:58, 20 February 2024
Brezovica ski resort | |
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Location | Šar Mountains |
Nearest major city | Brezovica, municipality of Štrpce, Kosovo |
Coordinates | 42°13′19″N 21°00′17″E / 42.22194°N 21.00472°E |
Top elevation | 2,212 m (7,257 ft) |
Skiable area | 15.6 km (9.7 mi) |
Trails | 9 |
Longest run | 3.5 km (2.2 mi) |
Lift system | 9 total |
Lift capacity | 10,000/hour |
Snowfall | 128 days |
Website | www |
Brezovica ski resort or Brezovica ski center (Albanian: Qendra e Skijimit Brezovicë; Serbian: Ски центар Брезовица, Ski centar Brezovica), is a mountain resort and the largest center of winter tourism in Kosovo. Located on the slopes of Shar Mountains, it is mainly a destination for skiing and snowboarding. In the summer, eco-tourism opportunities include hiking, mountain biking, golf, and other outdoor recreational activities. Hiking paths can lead the visitors to the nearby Livadičko Lake.
History
Brezovica ski resort was established in 1954. The ski resort area is ideally situated on the north and northwest-facing slopes of the Shar Mountains National Park. The first of five ski lifts to the resort was installed in 1979. The resort features 16 kilometers of ski slopes located on the north and northeast facing slopes of the Shar Mountains. The resort was host to a number of international skiing events in the 1980s and 1990s but has since been developed for tourism.
Although Brezovica served as an alternative site for downhill skiing events of the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games and hosted a number of International Ski Federation events in the 1980s and 1990s, the resort has not received significant infrastructure investments for more than two decades.[1]
The legal status of Brezovica ski resort was disputed since the 1999 Kosovo War, as both the Government of Serbia and Government of Kosovo claim that they have property rights over it.[2] This resulted in lack of investments for more than two decades.[2]
In November 2014, the government of Kosovo signed a 410 million euros contract with French consortium led by Compagnie des Alpes, to develop Brezovica ski resort over next two decades.[3] However, in June 2016, the contract was cancelled as the French consortium couldn't provide bank guaranties for the investments.[4]
As of 2018, most of the tourists are coming from Serbia, Kosovo and Metohija, Macedonia and some from neighboring Albania.[5]
Gallery
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Top station of the „Karaula“ single seater chairlift
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„Velike Livade“ double seater chairlift, near the bottom station
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„Lavlja Vrata“ double seater chairlift, near the base station
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„Velike Livade“ double seater chairlift, near the top station
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Skiing off piste
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Snowboarding off piste
Features
The ridge line spans 39,000 hectares of high alpine mountain terrain and forests, with a highly diverse and abundant flora and fauna. Located within 90 minutes of two international airports (Pristina International Airport Adem Jashari and Skopje International Airport), the Brezovica resort area represents one of the last remaining under-developed ski resort areas in Southeast Europe. Inside of this area are ski slopes with maximum length of 3,5 km and an average incline of 38%, with the lowest lift station at 1718 meters above se level. The upper station highest chairlift is at a height of 2522 meters above sea level. Ski center Brezovica is open for skiing during the seasons, where in summer its surface is covered with snow, with a low exploitation possibility. Wide ski terrains of the Ski Centre Brezovica are made of a system that includes: five chair lifts and 5 ski lifts, connected with 16 km (10 mi) of ski slopes of the average length 3,000 meters. Three new lifts opened in 2008. On Brezovica FIS slopes for slalom, giant slalom, downhill race and "Super G" simultaneously could ski 50,000 skiers.
A number of successful national and international competitions are held at the resort, including the Belgrade-owned "Inex ski center Brezovica", among others.[1] A number of Kosovo winter sport teams train at the resort. A major investment from MDP Consulting Compagnie des Alpes is expected to have a significant impact in the area concerning environmental issues.[1]
Wide ski terrains of the Brezovica ski resort are made of a system that includes: 5 chair lifts and 5 ski lifts, connected with 16 km of ski slopes of the average length 3,000 meters. On Brezovica, there are FIS approved slopes for slalom, giant slalom, downhill race and “Super G” and simultaneously could ski 50,000 skiers.
The ski slopes have an average length of 4 kilometers and an average of 128 skiable days per year.
The ski centre has around 700 beds in four hotels, while additional accommodation possibilities exist in independent hotels and private facilities. However, these hotels are either operating minimally or are closed due to legal disputes between Government of Serbia and Government of Kosovo.[2] Hotel clients have free transportation and free access to ski lifts. The construction of private houses is booming in the area despite it being a national park.[6]
Chairlifts and Ski lifts
Chairlifts
1. „Karaula“
- type: single seater chairlift - altitude of bottom station: 1732 m - altitude of top station: 2191 m - vertical rise: 459 m - length: 1186 m - total incline: 40% (21,8°) - speed: 3 m/s - transit time: 10 min. - capacity: 900 persons/hour - manufacturer: Graffer - currently out of service
2. „Piri Breg“
- type: double seater chairlift - altitude of bottom station: 2266 m - altitude of top station: 2522 m - vertical rise: 236 m - length: 521 m - total incline: 53% (27,92°) - speed: 2,5 m/s - transit time: 4 min. - capacity: 1200 persons/hour - manufacturer: Gimar Montaz Mautino - currently out of service
3. „Lavlja Vrata“
- type: double seater chairlift - altitude of bottom station: 1718 m - altitude of top station: 2147 m - vertical rise: 429 m - length: 1428 m - total incline: 32% (17,74°) - speed: 2,5 m/s - transit time: 10 min. - capacity: 1200 persons/hour
4. „Crvena Karpa“
- type: double seater chairlift - altitude of bottom station: 1891 m - altitude of top station: 2264 m - vertical rise: 373 m - length: 1269 m - total incline: 31% (17,22°) - speed: 2,5 m/s - transit time: 8 min. - capacity: 1200 persons/hour - currently out of service
5. „Velike Livade“
- year of construction: 1993 - type: double seater chairlift - altitude of bottom station: 1720 m - altitude of top station: 2202 m - vertical rise: 482 m - length: 1258 m - total incline: 42% (22,78°) - speed: 2,5 m/s - capacity: 1500 persons/hour - transit time: 9 min. - Manufacturer: Girak
Ski-lifts
1. „Bačila“
- type: T bar, surface ski-lift - altitude of bottom station: 1730 m - altitude of top station: 1803 m - vertical rise: 73 m - length: 301 m - total incline: 25% (14,04°) - speed: 3 m/s - capacity: 650 persons/hour - transit time: 1,5 min.
2. „Munika“
- type: surface ski-lift - altitude of bottom station: 1730 m - altitude of top station: 1830 m - vertical rise: 95 m - length: 454 m - total incline: 22% (12,41°) - speed: 2,5 m/s - capacity: 750 persons/hour - transit time: 2,75 min. - currently out of service
5. „Grčke Livade“
- type: surface ski-lift - altitude of bottom station: 2050 m - altitude of top station: 2165 m - vertical rise: 113 m - length: 429 m - total incline: 29% (16,17°) - speed: 3 m/s - capacity: 750 persons/hour - transit time: 1,5 min. - currently out of service
5. „Berevačke Rupe“
- type: surface ski-lift - altitude of bottom station: 2100 m - altitude of top station: 2286 m - vertical rise: 186 m - length: 731 m - total incline: 26% (14,57°) - speed: 3 m/s - capacity: 850 persons/hour - transit time: 3 min. - currently out of service
5. „Tršenja“
- type: surface ski-lift - altitude of bottom station: 1005 m - altitude of top station: 1171 m - vertical rise: 166 m - length: 556 m - total incline: 30% (16,70°) - speed: 2,5 m/s - capacity: 900 persons/hour - transit time: 2,5 min. - currently out of service
Ski-trails
1. „Piribreg“ (served by the „Piri Breg“ chairlift)
- type: downhill ski course (FIS homologation expired in year 2010) - start: 2522 m - finish 1722 m - vertical drop: 800 m - length: 3500 m - difficulty: black (advanced or expert)
2. „Velika Livada“ (served by the „Velika Livada“ chairlift)
- type: slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom course (FIS homologation expired in year 2010) - start: 2147 m - vertical drop: 550 m - difficulty: black and red (advanced or intermediate)
3. „Lavlja Vrata“ (served by the „Lavlja Vrata“ chairlift)
- type: slalom, giant slalom and super giant slalom course (FIS homologation expired) - start: 2202 m - vertical drop: 429 m - difficulty: black and red (advanced or intermediate)
4. „Crvena Karpa“ (served by the „Crvena Karpa“ chairlift)
- type: giant slalom and super giant slalom course (FIS homologation expired) - start: 2264 m - vertical drop: 570 m - difficulty: black and red (advanced or intermediate)
5. „Berevačke Rupe“ (served by the „Berevačke Rupe“ ski-lift)
- type: easy ski slope - difficulty: easy (blue) - start: 2286 m - finish: 2100 m - vertical drop: 186 m - length: 800 m
6. „Molika“ (served by the „Munika“ ski-lift)
- type: easy ski slope - difficulty: easy (green) - altitude of top station: 1830 m - altitude of bottom station: 1730 m - vertical rise: 95 m - length: 454 m
7. „Grčka Livada“ (served by the „Grčka Livada“ ski-lift)
- type: easy ski slope - difficulty: easy (blue) - altitude of top station: 2165 m - altitude of bottom station: 2050 m - vertical rise: 113 m - length: 500 m
8. „Bačilo“ (served by the „Bačila“ ski-lift)
- type: easy ski slope - difficulty: easy (blue) - altitude of top station: 1803 m - altitude of bottom station: 1730 m - vertical rise: 73 m - length: 301 m
See also
References
- ^ a b c Neville, Tim (24 February 2016). "Skiing Kosovo, Abandoned Lifts and All". nytimes.com. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ a b c "Čiji je ski centar Brezovica?". b92.net (in Serbian). Danas. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ "Kosovo appoints French consortium to develop ski resort". reuters.com. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ "Koha: Propao projekat "Brezovica"". blic.rs (in Serbian). Tanjug. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ Džodan, N. (6 March 2018). "PUTEVIMA CRVENIH BOŽURA, SKIJANJE I VIA FERATA Kako izgleda turistička ponuda Kosova i ko tamo najčešće putuje". blic.rs (in Serbian). Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ^ "Brezovica Ski Resort". viewkosova.com. Archived from the original on 2014-03-06. Retrieved 2014-03-02.