Bulgaria

Bansko is renowned for its modern slopes, open from December 15 to May 15 each year. You have plenty of time to make your way here, as the ski season is generous!

The town is located at an altitude of 925 meters, while the slopes are slightly higher, between 2000 and 2600 meters, totaling approximately 75 kilometers in length. There are 18 slopes in Bansko, and the snow cannons installed on the slopes can nearly cover their entire surface, plus the resort is quite favored by the climate regarding snowfall.

You can ski in Bansko regardless of whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or experienced skier. About 30% of the slopes here are suitable for beginners (Kolarski, the slope on Plateau 1, Shiligarnik 1, Shiligarnik 2, and the connecting segments to these), while the rest are dedicated to advanced or experienced skiers (the Banderitsa, Balkaniada, Todorka slopes, the challenging Tomba slope, among many others).

Borovets is situated at an altitude of 1390 meters, and around the resort, there are 20 slopes with varying difficulty levels, totaling over 50 kilometers in length. The best ones are located around an altitude of 2500 meters.

This is the ideal place for families with children, offering the most spaces dedicated to them: kindergartens and ski schools for the little ones. Borovets is less crowded compared to Bansko.

Children up to 7 years old can use all the lift facilities for free. There is even a sledding slope for those who are not yet ready to try skiing.

In Borovets, you can expect at least 120 days of perfect skiing conditions each year, ensured by the company that manages the slopes, including the help of 175 snow cannons. You can ski here from December until mid-April, using the chairlift, gondola, or the 6 ski lifts, plus a few ski lifts for children.

Pamporovo is no less impressive than the previously mentioned resorts. Here you will find two ski areas connected by a bus that runs every 15 minutes. They total over 50 kilometers of slopes, and the ascent is ensured by five chairlifts and nine cable cars.

Pamporovo is the friendliest ski resort for beginners among all three. Most of the ski trails here are designed for those learning to ski or those with an intermediate skill level. The beginner and intermediate slopes are marked in Pamporovo with green or blue. Over 100 instructors are ready to teach you the secrets of the white sport in Pamporovo.

Pamporovo is also the southernmost of the resorts, so the climate is milder and the slopes sunnier.