Bulgaria Ski Guide

Skiing in Bulgaria

The main ski resorts in Bulgaria are Bansko, Borovets, and Pamporovo. Bulgaria is an ideal winter sports destination for holiday makers on a small budget because the resorts offer great value ski hire, lift passes and lessons. It is also good for families with the cost for a large group being considerably lower than elsewhere in Europe , allowing you to get more for your money. Bulgaria resorts have the European quality of other resorts but at lower prices, making it a great value-for-money skiiing holiday destination!

Bansko

Bansko is the most popular ski resort in Bulgaria. The resort is a favourite with many skiers and snowboarders, thanks to the new facilities and cheap prices which Bulgaria offers. From here you can admire the view of the beautiful Pirin Mountain.

Borovets

Borovets is the oldest resort in Bulgaria; it is also the biggest and most modern. It is situated on the northern slopes of the Mousala ridge in the eastern part of Rila.

Pamporovo

Pamporovo is a modern ski resort in the heart of the Rhodopi Mountain. It is 240km from Sofia and 85km from Plovdiv.

Vitosha

Vitosha is 10km from Sofia. It has huge skiing areas and offers six ski runs with various difficulty and length.

Semkovo

From the slopes of the Semkovo resort you can get a unique panoramic picture towards the chain of high alpine peaks on the watershed of central Rila. There is a variety of skiing for any age and level.

Malyovitsa

Malyovitsa is a small resort and is located 40km from Borovets and is situated in the western part of the Rila Mountain.

Govedartsi

Govedartsi is located 80km from Sofia at the foot of the Rila Mountain. It is a popular place to stay due to its proximity to the larger resort of Borovets.