Mechi Chal (Bear Mountain) is the name of the highest peak near Chepelare that has ski runs open from December through April depending on the snow. The peak is at an altitude of 1,873 m and is serviced by a 2-person chair lift with a maximum capacity of 700 people per hour and a few smaller drag/towrope lifts. The runs vary in difficulty from black to green and are some of the longest in Bulgaria. There are a total of 11,400 m of ski runs are three main ski tracks:
Mechi Chal 1 is a black level run and is 3,150 m long and 50 m wide, with a total elevation change of 720 m. It is qualified to be used for international competitions.
Mechi Chal 2 is a combination of red/green run, and is 5,250 m long and 25 m wide, with a total elevation change of 720 m.
The cross country track is 3,000 meters long, located at an altitude of 1,282 m above sea level. Nearby, there is also a 5 km biathlon track. The ski runs are linked, permitting easy crossing from one run to another.
Other activities offered:
Parallel slalom for skiers
Sniowboarders' halfpipe
Ski compeitions - Chepelare Cup, Orion Cup and others
Ski schools
Sledding competitions
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS in Chepelare:
Police - 2223 or 166
Fire Dept. - 160
Emergency - 150
Information Desk - 3270 or +359 889603512
Post Office - 3131, 2180
Chepelare POSTAL CODE: 4850
Chepelare DIAL CODE: 03051 (or +359 3051... from abroad)
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