Mountains occupy about 30% of the territory of Bulgaria. They are highly diverse in relief and offer visitors a wide range of sports and entertainment opportunities. They have excellent conditions for year-round tourism. The duration of the ski season in medium and high mountain resorts is about 130 days. They offer perfect conditions for practicing winter sports and relaxing in the summer amidst the coolness of the centuries-old forests.
There are four large and world-renowned winter resorts in the country and several smaller ski areas developing rapidly.
The total length of the slopes in Bulgaria exceeds 210 km.
Pirin Mountain offers excellent mountain and skis tourism opportunities with its natural resources and resorts - Bansko, Dobrinishte, Predela.
There are four large and world-renowned winter resorts in the country and several smaller ski areas developing rapidly.
Bansko Ski Resort
Bansko has been a European and world-sized resort in recent years, hosting worldwide and European cups in skiing and biathlon. It is impressive with its slopes, hotels, and traditional Bulgarian cuisine.
Vitosha Mountain
The ski area in Vitosha Mountain is located closest to the capital Sofia - just an hour away from the city center. Vitosha is one of the most popular places for rest and relaxation, located near the capital.
The proximity of the ski areas of Vitosha to Sofia provides skiers and snowboarders with unlimited opportunities for recreation, tourism, and entertainment. Sofia has many hotels, countless restaurants with various cuisine, discos, piano bars, and clubs. Here you will also find a rich cultural life.
Borovets Ski Resort
Borovets is the oldest and one of the largest ski resorts in Bulgaria. It is located in the eastern part of Rila Mountain, 72 km from Sofia. The resort is nestled among centuries-old pine forests at over 1300 m above sea level. It offers a variety of ski slopes - 24 in number with a total length of 58 km, suitable for beginners and advanced and experts.
Pamporovo Ski Resort
Known as the sunniest mountain resort in Bulgaria, Pamporovo irresistibly attracts tourists every season of the year. It is located about 260 km from Sofia, 83 km from Plovdiv and 15 km from Smolyan. Nestled in the heart of the Rhodopes, at 1650 m above sea level at the foot of Snezhanka peak, the resort offers well-maintained ski slopes with excellent conditions for athletes with different levels of training.

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