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Pamporovo

 

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Pamporovo is a modern ski resort in the heart of the Rhodopi mountain, the mountain of the mythical singer Orpheus. It is the most southern skiing resort in Europe. It is the sunniest Bulgarian mountain 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 240 km far from Sofia and 85 km from Plovdiv .

Pamporovo has an exclusive climate featuring a soft winter with about 120 sunny day s during the skiing period. The significant influence of The Aegean Sea appears here and the skiing season starts from mid - December to mid - April. The average air temperature is - 3 ° C. The gentle profile of the mountain with its rounded slopes and summits makes Pamporovo particularly suitable for beginners. But there are also difficult ski runs like the Giant Slalom run which is an excellent exercise for every skiing expert.

All ski runs are safe guarded and maintained in a very good condition. More than 100 highly qualified ski instructors fluent in different languages are here to teach both beginners and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Ski rentals are available near the ski runs and the lift stations, you can book ski equipment rental, ski school, lift pass with us. 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 most difficult ski piste is "The Wall", see it on the right picture here. All major ski runs start from the peak of the mountain, where the TV tower is located. Great off-piste skiing and snowboarding is available in this resort, however we recommend using a local guide when going off-piste.

Pamporovo ski runs

  • Height of resort: 1620 m
  • Highest skiing area: 1,937 m
  • Lifts: 8 (5 chair lifts, 3 drag lifts), with total capacity 8500 persons per hour
  • Total length of ski runs: 25 km
  • Longest run: 3,8 km

There are ski runs of all degrees of difficulty in Pamporovo. Most of the tracks start from the very peak. Also, there are three cross-country runs in the resort, with total length of around 40 km.

Beginners: Can start with the ski school of Pamporovo, which is quite famous with the quality tuition. Starting on the nursery slopes, after few days they will be able to ski on the higher ski runs.

Intermediate skiers: The total length of ski runs which are suitable for Intermedaites is approx. 20 km. These skiers can jump on the triple chairlift from the Malina station going to the top of Snejanka peak. Or, a single chair lift goes to the middle station, from where the new four persons lift runs up to the peak.

Advanced skiers: Can jump on the drag lift from the middle station which runs up the side of "The Wall". It is the most difficult ski run in the resort. The other difficult piste starts from the TV tower, after the last station of the triple chair, go right, pistes called Snejanka.

The mountain rescue service works 24 hours a day, taking care of the security of the skiers. The ski-kindergarten is open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

Places to go

We recommend a day trip to Plovdiv or the nearby town of Smolyan . Sofia and the Bachkovo Monastery are of great interest too. See the available excursions and places to see here.

shops

A big number of various shops are available at the resort. A shopping centre is available in the area of Perelik and Murgavets hotels.

Restaurants & night life

Almost all hotels have restaurants and day bars. Different types of restaurants and places to eat are available in the resort and near the ski pistes. Read more on restaurants and more on night life.

Pamporovo restaurants

There are many places in Pamporovo that serve freshly cooked food. Those who want to try some restaurants, different from the hotel ones can choose from few good restaurants in the resort of Pamporovo. We recommend making a reservation in advance, because the best restaurants get very busy in the evening and finding a table might be a problem. We would recommend 3 restaurants/places to eat in Pamporovo:

  • The White Hart: probably the best place to eat in the resort. Just like Mama makes! From the simple "comfort" food - bangers 'n' mash, Pub Grub, through to T-Bone steaks! There is a great selection of Pizza & Pasta plus lots for the Vegetarian.
  • Chevermeto: the oldest restaurant in the resorts. Offers typical Bulgarian cuisine from the region of Rhodopi mountain, and especially lamb.
  • The White House: Bulgarian cuisine and some popular International meals. Stylish restaurant. The selection of food and wines is very good.

Pamporovo night life

Being one of the most popular mountain resorts in Bulgaria Pamporovo has a lot to offer for the skiers and snowboarders who love to party and have a good time after the enjoying days on the slopes. In general there are many places that worth visiting, and there are no places that look similar. Every bar, pub or disco has its unique style and atmosphere. The local people have developed a good selection of places to go. The staff in most places is professional, very helpful and friendly. English (plus some other popular languages) is widely spoken. Most of the famous drinks are available. Local or imported alcohols, beers and wines are available at very reasonable prices. Regular "Happy hours" provide drinks on half price to start the night with. DJs will give their best to make your party special. Music is mainly dance hits, but any requests are welcome. There is no entrance fee in any disco or club in Pamporovo. Talking about the night life in the resort, there are few places that deserve special attention:

  • The White Hart: Reported to be the hottest spot this winter. Traditionally designed pub with own unique style. Run by Steve Clark this place is the best for party, loads of amusements, Karaoke every Thur, very good food, etc.
  • BJ's: in the lobby of hotel Perelik.
  • Dak's Bar: on the ground floor of hotel Snejanka.
  • Night Flight: in hotel Rojen. A new disco, the largest in Pamporovo. Very good party!

Medical & dental service

The Emergency SKI PATROL service is available 24 hours a day. Ambulance and clinic (with doctor and nurse) are available, as well as first aid, on all ski slopes. Fully equipped and functioning hospitals are available in Smolyan and Chepelare . Highly qualified dentists are available at Pamporovo or Chepelare . Pharmacies are available at the resort.

Some medical and all dental services must be cash to the doctors (clinics). They should provide the necessary bills, receipts and invoices describing the service and the cost, so that you can claim back the expense to your insurance company. It's recommended you call your insurance company and inform them in case of injury. Please follow their instructions.

Pamporovo - more information and facts

Pamporovo is located on approx. 1650 m above sea level in the Perelik range of the Western Rhodopi in one of the most beautiful places of the Orpheus mountain. It received its name from the convoys of mules of the local man Raicho Belev which followed one another as the wagons of a train (from the Turkish word for "train" - pampor) carrying goods. A man from Chepelare - Tchaikovsky - built the first tourist hostel here in 1933 thus establishing the present resort. The specific combination of natural conditions makes the resort beautiful in summer and in winter alike - the large spruce forests, picture- esque meadows, strange rocky forms (the Orpheus rock and others), beautiful high peaks - Snejanka (1925), Murgavetz (1858), Orleto etc. The mountain where Pamporovo is located is composed of marble that drains the water and dries the whole region. The hill has a hunchbacked form and is very airy so the air is always fresh. Due to the influence of the Mediterranean climate the tem- peratures in the resort have small daily variations. The surrounding high peaks keep it from the winds and in winter preserve the snow cover on the Northern slopes of the Snejanka and Murgavetz peaks. The area is abundant in natural slopes where many ski slopes have been built with different category of difficulty, served by sophisticated technical equipment. The resort offers 5 chair lifts, 13 tow-lifts and 17.500 meters of alpine ski-tracks. Pamporovo is 16 kilometers from Smolyan , 12 km from Chepelare , 35 kilometers from Devin, 83 km from Plovdiv and 240 km from Sofia . There is a regular bus line connecting it to these cities. The high TV and radio transmission tower on the Snejanka Peak with a panorama cafe where the whole resort can be views in a clear day can be reached by chair lift. Pamporovo offers many lodging opportunities for tourists. A number of cosy restaurants offer traditional local and Bulgarian cuisine. An example is the folk restaurant (Mehana) "Chevermeto" where the visitor should try the incredible Rhodope lamb kebab. Pamporovo is the starting point for many marked tourist tracks to: Smolyan ski ezera hut (2 h 15 min or 40 min by two lifts), Izgrev Hut (in Chernatitsa - 6 h.), Momchil Yunak hut (in Prespa - 4h30m), Perelik hut (under the mountain leader of Golyam Perelik Peak - 4h30m), the village of Progled (1h30m), the city of Smolyan (3h), The Orpheus Rock (20 min from the Peak of Snejanka), the Murgavets Peak (1h). The Students hut is a point of the European route E-8.