Pamporovo
Snow Range
1600-1926m
set amongst magnificent pine forests with value for money skiing
Pamporovo is renowned as Bulgaria's sunniest mountain resort, boasting, on average, 270 days of beautiful sunshine a year. Particularly good for first timers, it is well known for its ski school, whose instructors are patient, enthusiastic and speak good English. Our 'First time' ski and snowboard packages offer great savings and are the ideal way to get you started An efficient lift system and a free shuttle bus service manage to link the hotels and ski lifts together. In addition to the abundance of sunshine in resort, their snow record is good, providing the perfect combination of ski, sun and excellent value for money apres-ski prices!
- the experience
- the slopes
- lift passes and tuition
- ski/board equipment
The experience
Après Ski
A great place for après ski with superb value prices.
· White Hart Pub, Dack's Bar, B.J.'s Bar plus a fun-filled local entertainment programme.
Activities
· Swimming Pool (Hotel Perelik) · Saunas · Bowling · Nightclubs · Cross-country skiing · Folklore nights
Eating out
Sample the delights of local cuisine at very reasonable prices; the 'Chervemeto' for spit-roast lamb and 'The Lodge' for lunches on the slopes.
Other amenities
· Souvenir shops · Excursions to Bachkovo Monastery and Plovdiv · Good value ski wear & equipment shops
Resort features
- First Time
- Kids ski Free
Transfer time
Plovdiv 2 hrs Sofia 4 hrs
The slopes
Beginners
Pamporovo's ski terrain is ideal for first-timers, with no less than 11 easy slopes to learn on. The local ski school runs special English language group lessons. Our 'First time' ski packages are highly recommended and fantastic value for money.
Intermediates
Moderate intermediates and improver skiers will find Pamporovo a very good place for their ski holiday. If you take the Malina chairlift to the middle station, followed by the Studenec lift to the summit, you'll find a choice of wide runs leading back to the village, ideal for practising your parallels.
Advanced
Stronger skiers will head for the aptly named 'Wall', a steep and challenging black mogul field. There is an international slalom course to time yourself on, as well as some interesting long reds.
Snowboarding
With plenty of wide open runs, Pamporovo is a great resort for learning to board, offering plenty of excellent cruising terrain - perfect for riding and carving those turns!
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
25kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 11 Intermediate 4 Difficult 2 -
Number of lifts
12 (4 chairlifts, 8 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N, N/E, N/W
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Longest run
2.5kms
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Mountain restaurants
10
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Cross-country trails
38kms
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Snow Range
1600-1926m
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Village Height:
1,600m (5,280ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
1,926m (6,356ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift Pass
| Days | 6 | 13 |
| Adult | £73 | £130 |
| Child* | £53 | £95 |
Photo Required for Lift Pass?: No
Lift Pass Coverage: All lifts in the Pamporovo Ski Area.
Ski/Board Tuition
Please state your ability at time of booking
| Adult | Child* | |
| Ski tuition (6 days x 4 hrs) | £70 | £57 |
| Board tuition (3 days x 2 hrs) | £21 | - |
| Board tuition (6 days x 4 hrs) | £77 | - |
No. of Ski School Instructors: 85 (all English speaking)
Usual Hours of Instruction: Sun-Fri, 1000-1200 & 1300-1500, 4 hrs/day.
*Children: From 8 to 12 yrs inclusive. **Min. age for snowboard tution 13 yrs. Ski packs prices in resort are considerably higher than featured in this brochure, we therefore strongly recommend pre-booking before you travel.
First Time Skiing / Boarding
This package includes:
· 6 day lift pass
· 6 day skis/board & boots
· 6 day ski tuition (6 x 4 hrs) or
| Adult | Child* | |
| Ski | £98 | £78 |
| Board** | £98 | - |
| Child* | |
| Ski K'garten (3 x 4 hrs) | £62 |
| Ski K'garten (6 x 4 hrs) | £98 |
Ski Pack Further Information
Improver Ski/Board pack
Package as per 'First time' but with intermediate tuiton.| Adult | Child* | |
| Ski | £117 | £79 |
| Board** | £112 | - |
the savings
Children under 8 are able to use the ski lifts for free, but only if accompanied by a parent at all times.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult | Child* | |||
| Days | 6 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
| Skis/Sticks | £35 | £68 | £24 | £44 |
| Boots | £26 | £48 | £18 | £33 |
| Board & Boots | £63 | £137 | £63 | £137 |
the savings
Children under 8 are able to use the ski lifts for free, but only if accompanied by a parent at all times.
