Skiing and Snow-boarding

There are lots of things to do in the fresh air whilst in Bulgaria.

Aleko ski center

• It is situated in the immediate vicinity of Sofia, on the Vitosha Mountain, at 1800m above sea level, on the north-eastern slopes of peak Cherni Vrah (2290 m) which is the highest Vitosha peak. It's Bulgaria's highest ski resort, while being only 22 km distant from Sofia's center.
• Ski facts:
  • TOTAL SKI RUNS - 29 km
  • LONGEST SKI RUN - 5 km
  • OFF-PISTE SKIING - Good
  • SLOPES EXPOSURE - North, East
  • HIGHEST SKI POINT - 2290 m
  • MAX. VERTICAL DROP - 630 m
  • HEIGHT OF RESORT - 1800 m
  • DRAGS - 6, CHAIRLIFTS - 4, GONDOLAS - 1
  • NAMES OF SKI RUNS - Laleto, Stenata, Zaeka, Spas, Magistralata, Zelenata
• Aleko Map

Borovets ski resort

• Borovets was developed into a modern ski resort of high class with luxury hotels, restaurants, clubs, shops and of course an excellent network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the mountain. Borovetz is a resort of Alpine type and provides excellent opportunities for a whole range of winter sports-Alpine sports, cross-country skiing, ski jumps and biathlon. The resorts has twice hosted World Cup Alpine skiing rounds.
  The ski runs of various difficulty are suitable for anybody even the beginners. The slopes and runs are maintained in perfect condition and are designed with international markings and multilingual signs.
• Ski facts:
  • TOTAL SKI RUNS - 40 km
  • LONGEST SKI RUN - 6 km
  • OFF-PISTE SKIING - Good
  • SLOPES EXPOSURE - North
  • HIGHEST SKI POINT - 2560 m
  • MAX. VERTICAL DROP - 1420 m
  • HEIGHT OF RESORT - 1350 m
  • DRAGS - 14, CHAIRLIFTS - 3 , GONDOLAS - 1
  • NAMES OF SKI RUNS - Yastrebetz, Markodjitzi, Sitnyakovo
  • ARTIFICIAL SNOW - Yes
  • NIGHT SKI - Yes
• Borovets Map
• Borovets Website

Bansko

• One of the newest Bulgarian winter resorts, Bansko provides an interesting combination between the virgin nature of Pirin Mountain and the atmosphere of the ancient Bulgarian town.
• Ski facts:
  • TOTAL SKI RUNS - 56 km
  • LONGEST SKI RUN - 3.5 km
  • OFF-PISTE SKIING - Great
  • SLOPES EXPOSURE - North
  • HIGHEST SKI POINT - 2560 m
  • MAX. VERTICAL DROP - 1460 m
  • HEIGHT OF RESORT - 936 m
  • DRAGS - 6, CHAIRLIFTS - 5 , GONDOLAS - 1
  • NAMES OF SKI RUNS - Todorka, Balkaniada, Shiligarnika, Platoto, Tzurna Mogila, Chalin Valog, Bunderitca
  • ARTIFICIAL SNOW - Yes
  • NIGHT SKI - Yes
• Bansko Map
• Bansko Website

Pamporovo ski resort

• Pamporovo is a modern ski resort in the heart of the Rodopa mountain, the mountain of the mythical singer Orpheus. It is the southernmost skiing resort in Europe. It is the sunniest Bulgarian winter resort with wonderful snow throughout the whole season. Pamporovo is situated on 1650 m above the sea level at the foot of peak Snejanka (1926 m). It is 260 km far from Sofia.
  The ski runs in Pamporovo come in all hardship levels. They are located between 1926 and 1450 m above the sea level on the northern, eastern and western slopes of The Snejanka peak. The major ski runs actually start from the top of the peak.
• ski facts:
  • TOTAL SKI RUNS - 17.5 km
  • LONGEST SKI RUN - 4 km
  • OFF-PISTE SKIING - Good
  • SLOPES EXPOSURE - North, East, West
  • HIGHEST SKI POINT - 1926 m
  • MAX. VERTICAL DROP - 476 m
  • HEIGHT OF RESORT - 1650 m
  • DRAGS - 13, CHAIRLIFTS - 5 , GONDOLAS - 0
  • NAMES OF SKI RUNS - Snejanka, Studenetz
• Pamporovo Map
• Pamporovo Website