
Top 5 Ski resorts in Bulgaria
Ski Bulgaria, ski alternative Bulgaria
Long winters, perfect snow conditions and exhilarating snow slopes make ski Bulgaria a perfect ski holiday plot. The ski season in Bansko Bulgaria starts before to Christmas and goes on till well past Easter in April. If you are plotting a skiing holiday in Bulgaria, check into one of the well-known ski alternative Bulgaria to experience the best that this country has to offer.
Gorgeous Bansko
Bansko is the most well loved ski alternative Bulgaria, with an brilliant snow record that allows it to have the longest of all ski seasons in Bulgaria, from 15th December to 15th May. The two main Bansko ski zones are Chalin Valog, which is at a height o 1100-1600m and Shiligarnika, which is at a higher altitude of 1700m-2500m. There are also Giant slalom runs available in Bansko as well as a 5km cross-country track and a 3km ski run that is located just 2km away from the main town. The Pirin National Park is the largest confined site in Bulgaria and features unique natural resources including caves, waterfalls, historical sites and lakes. The brilliant ski facilities and the unique architecture found here, make Bansko a favorite ski Bulgaria destination.
Borovets
Borovets ski alternative Bulgaria, situated 1350 m above sea level on the slopes of the Rila mountain, is Bulgaria’s largest international mountain alternative. There are 45 kilometers of ski pistes in varying lengths and difficulties in this ski alternative. The Bulgaria snow in this ski alternative is brilliant for snow sports such as snowboarding, nighttime-skiing, ski biathlon, cross-country skiing, nighttime skiing and ski-doo. Different ski runs are available for advanced skiers as well as for intermediates and beginner skiers.
Pamporovo
Pamporovo located in the heart of the Rhodopi mountains, is the sunniest ski alternative in Bulgaria, with an average temperature of – 3 ° C. At 1650 m above sea level, the mountains of Pamporovo are more gentle and the slopes more rounded, making it fantastic for beginners. But, for skiing experts there is the Giat Slalolm run and ‘The Wall’, two rather hard ski runs. For those on Bulgaria ski holidays, rentals can be got near the lift stations and ski runs.
Vitosha
Vitosha, at 1800 m above sea level is the highest ski alternative Bulgaria, with Cherni Vruh being the highest peak at 2290m. The mountains here are fantastic for summer trekking and provide brilliant ski slopes in winter and the eastern wall of Vitosha is fantastic for rock climbing. This Bulgaria ski alternative provides ski runs of different difficulty levels for experienced skiers as well as for amateurs. The snow in Bulgaria lasts for about 120 days and is nearly 1.5 m thick during the winter season, making it perfect for skiing.
Chepelare
Chepelare, located in the Rhodopi mountain near Pamporovo is 1100 m above sea level and is home to Bulgaria’s longest ski run. The basic infrastructure at this ski alternative Bulgaria is well maintained and includes a two-chair lift that is 2471 m long and has a maximum capacity of 700 personnel. Depending on the Bulgaria snow, the ski runs are open from December to April.

