Pamporovo Ski Resort

Making the comparison with other European ski resorts, Pamporovo is among the most popular and beloved Bulgarian mountain resorts. It is nestled in the heart of the Rhodope Mountains. That is why, winters here are typically long and open, while summers - cool and fresh. So, Pamporovo is located on 260 kilometers from the Bulgarian capital Sofia, eighty-five kilometers from Plovdiv and fifteen kilometers from Smolyan. It stands on 1650 above sea level, at the foot of the peak Snejanka - 1926 meters high.
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This famous Bulgarian mountains resort was originally founded in 1933. Since this period, many comfortable hotels, huge shopping centers, various restaurants and ski tracks have been newly constructed or renovated. These days the resort disposes of more than 8500 beds, and its most popular hotels are "Murgavets", "Perelik", "Snejanka", "Prespa", "Finlandia", "Pamporovo", "Rojen", "Orpheus", and "Panorama".

Pamporovo Ski Runs

Most important reason for the total world popularity of Pamporovo is that its ski-tracks have all degrees of difficulty and thus become truly interesting challenge for most skiers with their total length of thirty-four kilometers. Another essential convenience for all guests here is that the lifts and the rope-lines have capacity of 8500 people per hour. In addition, the ski academy in Pamporovo is one of the best and well-known in Europe. Highly qualified instructors could easily teach all beginners individually or in-groups. There is a huge variety of ski-tracks here - some steep tracks for the experienced skiers are combined with a plenty of special tracks and a rifle-range for the different fans of the biathlon, ski sprint and snowboarding. So, if you are keen on these winter sports, keep in mind that near to the ski-tracks and the hotels typically are located ski wardrobes. Nowadays, Pamporovo already hosts lots of international ski competitions. A 150 meters long halfpipe with 3 meters high walls has been recently constructed, too.

In addition, most hotels in Pamporovo keep huge and comfortable rehabilitation centers. Among the other unique spots for relaxation that worth trying is as well the panoramic bar, located in the tower of the summit Snejanka - on 2030 meters above sea level.

Pamporovo Vacation Offers

Different guests of Rhodopi mountains have the opportunity to visit also the Momchilovtsi resort on seventeen kilometers and the genuine ethnographic complex of Shiroka luka on ten kilometers, and to the north side of Pamporovo is located the town of Chepelare.

Thus, Pamporovo welcomes its tourists and guests all year round, and due to its favourable weather, it is truly a wonderful place for your holiday, both in winter and in summer.

In addition, one day on the slopes here is enough to give you a nice golden tan. It could be worth for you to consider in advance that there are usually more than 120 sunny days and average snow layer of 140-150 centimeters. On the other hand, the temperature in this resort rarely falls below minus seven degrees.

Generally speaking, the climate in winter is often moderate and mild with a Mediterranean influence. And the most typical feature of this region is that its nature does not change its moods abruptly, there is no danger of frequent avalanches, and this could totally guarantee the tranquility and safety of your vacation. If you still cannot ski, be aware of the fact that the ski-school in Pamporovo is one of the best and well-known in Europe. Highly qualified and experienced instructors, speaking at least two foreign languages, will constantly train lots of beginners and intermediate skiers,in groups or individually. On the other hand, many professional specialists will be able to help you to make the snow-board as a natural part of your body.

Due to its excellent combination of climate, skiing and relaxation facilities and many professional instructors, Pamporovo resort, nowadays, is recommended by most experts as an enough good place both for the beginners and for experienced skiers. In addition, Rhodopi mountains with its rounded forms are quite friendly, even to children.

Thus, if you are keen on skiing, you will be able to try the different slopes here to make your vacation truly unforgettable.

Pamporovo Ski Tracks

Most of the tracks in this popular Bulgarian mountains resort start from the very peak. Additionally, there are three comfortable and modern cross-country runs in Pamporovo. And in the nine ski-wardrobes near all these tracks, you could find over 2000 ski outfits and equipment, snow-boards and sleighs. On the other hand, skiers who bring their own equipment will also have the opportunity to use these wardrobes for safe keeping.

It is always worth for you to be aware of the fact that the mountain rescue service works 24 hours a day, taking care of the entire security of all skiers. Additionally, the specialized ski-kindergarden is open from 8,30 in the morning to 5,00 in the evening.