The Government of Montenegro will allocate €1.8 million from the state budget to the state-owned company Skijališta Crne Gore (SCG) by the end of 2025. According to the Competition Protection Agency (AZK), this funding does not constitute state aid under EU rules.
The funds are intended for project documentation, construction of artificial snow systems, and investments in multi-purpose sports infrastructure across SCG-managed ski centers, including Kolašin 1600, Cmiljača, Žarski, Jelovica, Torine, and the Komovi Mountain Center.
With the government support, SCG expects total revenues of about €3.1 million, covering projected expenses of €2.2 million and resulting in a net positive of €900,000. Without the state contribution, the company would operate at a loss of €900,000 due to limited artificial snow coverage and high maintenance costs.
The majority of SCG’s projected revenue, nearly 60%, comes from the government allocation, while income from ski passes, panoramic rides, parking fees, and hospitality services make up the remainder. The financial plan and annual program were approved by the government on 31 July 2025.
The decision aligns with EU Commission Regulation 651/2014, which allows operational support for sports infrastructure if certain conditions are met. European experience shows that ski resorts often require public funding to operate sustainably, given high maintenance costs and incomplete infrastructure.
