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Ski Holidays in Pamporovo, Bulgaria


ski holiday in Pamporovo, Bulgaria, offers varied skiing and snowboarding, a modern lift system, a variety of high quality hotels and breath taking scenery. Pamporovo, set high in the Rhodope Mountains, also has a unique claim to fame, it is the sunniest ski resort in Europe, boasting no less than 270 sunny days a year. These all combine to make a skiing holiday in Pamporovo a truly great experience.
A Pamporovo skiing holiday is particularly suited for both beginners and intermediates. There are a number of gentle slopes making it perfect for this type of skier. However Pamporovo's Giant Slalom run will ensure that any experts are more than happy.

As with other ski resorts in Bulgaria, Bansko and Borovets, ski instructors in Pamporovo are excellent. If you’re a beginner or intermediate skier then a ski instructor is very important and this is where Pamporovo, and Bulgaria in general, scores very highly as they are friendly and patient, two essential skills needed for a good ski instructor!

Your Pamporovo lift pass also gives you access to the slopes of Chepelare ski resort with a free shuttle bus service. Chepelare, lying in a small valley at the heart of the Rhodopi Mountain, is just 10km from Pamporovo and offers ski runs that vary in difficulty from green to black as well as the longest ski run in Bulgaria. A high-speed quad lift connects the town with the Mechi Chal peak while a few smaller drag lifts are also available to the skiers on the slopes.

Pamporovo Ski Resort Guide

The compact ski resort of Pamporovo has 38 kilometres of marked ski runs accessible by two six skier chairlifts, three four skier chairlifts, a two skier chairlift and a one skier chairlifts plus various drag lifts. There is also 25 kms of cross country trails which combine with the downhill skiing to make Pamporovo ski resort a great choice for your skiing holiday.

Your lift pass also gives you access to Chepelare ski resort, just 10 kms from Pamporovo. This is an impossibly beautiful little resort with just under 3 kms of skiing served by a four skier and a two skier chairlfts. We do recommend to Chepelare while you're on your skiing holiday to Pamporovo.

After a great day's skiing the apres-ski in Pamporovo is fun and inexpensive with lively bars and clubs. For those wanting to sample a bit of true Bulgarian life, head to one of the many local folk restaurants to try the local specialties accompanied by some popular Bulgarian wine.

Ski Area

Pamporovo has a number of nursey slopes making it perfect for beginner skiers. When you've mastered the basics there are plenty of runs higher up the mountain that are more testing. For the intermediate skier and snowboarder there are plenty of red runs that help you practice and improve your technique. The more advanced skiers will no doubt enjoy the 'The Wall' - the famous World Cup Downhill run as well as the 3,000 m long Mechi Chal ski slope near Chepelare.

Apres-Ski

Apres-ski in Pamporovo is fun and not expensive and there are a number of lively bars and clubs in the resort. While you are in Pamporovo, you really should sample the delights of the local folk restaurants that serve traditional Rhodopi specialities with some of that famous, and very tasty, local Bulgarian wine. In addition, there is always the ever popular Diploma Presentation Evening.
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Nightlife

As well as being an ideal winter sports centre, there's plenty going on in Pamporovo for those who simply enjoy a winter holiday in a picturesque mountain resort. You can try ten pin bowling, swimming, pool or even clubbing. After you've worked up an appetite try dinner at a local restaurant with a floor show, traditional songs and dances.

Off the slopes activities and excursions

There is a great variety of activities & excursions available to book on the spot through your local representative. A torch lit walk through the forest listening to local folklore stories, snow tubing and an exhilarating ride on a powerful snowmobile are only a few of the options the resort has got to offer. Children aged 2-11 receive a reduction on selected activities.

Shops

There is a shopping centre in Hotel Perelik which also has a Post Office and souvenir shops.

Medical arrangements

Mountain rescue service, ambulance and clinic (with doctor and nurse) plus first aid are available on all ski slopes. There are fully equipped hospitals in Smolyan and Plovdiv with a 24 hour pharmacy service. Please note: Some medical services must be paid for, in cash, locally. They will provide receipts to enable you to claim back from your insurance company once you get back to the UK.
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Quick Facts
Location
Rhodopi Mountains
Arrival airport
Sofia
Marked Runs
38km
Highest Run Altitude
1928m
Transfer time
3hr 30min

Currency
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Popular Pamporovo Excursions

Pamporovo by Night

Join us as we take you to the best 4 bars and clubs in town, meet all the other party goers in resort.

Ringos

Slip and slide down the slope on our giant Ringos, no skills required, it's easy peasy and fun for the whole family.

Snowboarding Taster

Give snowboarding a try. It's so cool! 1 Hour of tuition and equipment. It's a must in the mountains.

Bulgarian Village Trip

the stunning village of Shiroka Lucka , only 15-20 mins drive away from the Ski Centre. A short guided walkabout+delicious meal included.


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