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Ski in Pamporovo Winter Resort

PAMPOROVO - A modern ski resort in the heart of the Rhodopi Mountain - the mountain of the mythical singer Orpheus

 
Bulgaria's Winter Ski Resorts:

Bansko

Borovets

Chepelare

Pamporovo

Uzana

Vitosha Mountain



Papmorovo Ski Resort

Bulgarian Ski Complex Threatens Rila National Park

Pamporovo is the most Southern skiing resort in Europe. It is also the sunniest Bulgarian mountain resort with wonderful snow throughout the whole season. Situated high among the Rhodope Mountain on 1,650 m above the sea level at the foot of peak Snejanka (1926 m), it is set amongst magnificent pine forests 240 km (3.5 hours by car) Southeast of Sofia and 85 km (1.5 hours by car) South of Plovdiv - the second largest city in Bulgaria, close to the town of Smolyan.

Pamporovo, the ski runs and the tower
Pamporovo - the ski runs

Pamporovo has an exclusive climate featuring a soft winter with about 120 sunny days during the skiing period. The significant influence of the Aegean Sea appears here and the skiing season starts from mid - December and lasts to mid - April. The average air temperature is - 3 ° C. The gentle profile of the mountain with its rounded slopes and summits makes Pamporovo particularly suitable for beginners. But there are also difficult ski runs like the Giant Slalom run which is an excellent exercise for every skiing expert.

Pamporovo - the ski runs

All ski runs are safe guarded and maintained in a very good condition. Four snow-leveling machines and 6 snow cannons guarantee skiers comfortable and enjoyable downhil rides. More than 100 highly qualified ski instructors fluent in different languages are here to teach both beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Ski rentals are available near the ski runs and the lift stations. You can also book ski equipment rental, ski school, lift pass with us.

PAMPOROVO SKI FACTS:
  • Altitude – 1650 m
  • Highest ski point – 1926 m
  • Marked ski runs – 25 km
  • Longest ski run – 4 km
  • Exposure of slopes – North, East, West
  • Cross-country skiing tracks – 38 km
  • 18 Lifts - 1 four-seat Dopplemeier, 1 three-seat, 1 two-seat, 2 one-seat, 4 drag lifts, 9 baby drags with total capacity of 8,500 persons per hour.
    All ski lifts operate from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with each lift closed for half a day a week and one full day per month for technical inspections.

    The ski runs in Pamporovo come in all hardship levels. They are located between 1926 and 1450 m above the sea level on the Northern, Eastern and Western slopes of The Snejanka peak. The most difficult ski run is "The Wall". All major ski runs start from the peak of the mountain, where the TV tower is located. Great off-track skiing and snowboarding is available in this resort, however we recommend using a local guide when going off-track.

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