Skiing and Snowboarding in Bulgaria

Bulgaria combines outstanding mountain landscapes with some of the most competitive on-piste prices in the world… so what better place to plan your next ski trip? Let me show you all the hidden spots, and top destinations for the perfect ski holiday in Bulgaria!

A few benefits you can expect from my Bulgarian ski tours:

I’ll build the perfect itinerary to suit your group. You can customise pick-up and drop-off points, as well as selecting every stop in between.
Let me show you all the hidden gems of this beautiful country! My tours combine professional experience, with the invaluable insight of local knowledge.
I only use dedicated, professional drivers on my tours. You’ll be able to travel in comfort, while I’ll be free to offer you my full attention!
Want to take a tour on a budget? That’s fine! Just tell me how much you want to spend, and I’ll design a trip to fit.

Choose some of my ski/snowboard adventures in Bulgaria:

Freeride Ski/Snowboard
Bulgaria Freeride Week
Freeride Day Tours
Custom Ski Holidays in Bulgaria

If you have to choose one place to spend your ski holiday this year that’s definitely should be Bulgaria. Skiing and snowboarding, freeriding, cheap prices, delicious food and insane nightlife in Bansko, Borovets, Pamporovo and the other ski resorts in Bulgaria. I’m telling you. the winter in Bulgaria just rocks!

More about the Snowboarding and Skiing in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has mountains where skiing and snowboarding are practiced as staples. The ski season in Bulgaria lasts from December to April, and whenever needed, facilities for artificial snow provide the conditions as well. The total length of ski slopes exceeds 210 km. Owing to the diverse location of the country’s mountain resorts, the altitudes at which people can enjoy skiing and snowboarding range from 1,630 m to 2,600 m. All slopes are reached via modern chairlifts or gondola lifts, and ski elevators facilitate children and novice skiers.

Vitosha mountain is a firm favorite in winter, just 40 minutes away from the capital Sofia. The “Aleko” ski center, on the north slope, is the oldest in Bulgaria, at 1,800 m. The Konyarnika locality is another favored area for skiing and snowboarding on Vitosha, at 1,507 m.

Borovets ski resort provides the best condition for ski holiday in Bulgaria. It’s located in Rila mountain, just 70 km away from Sofia, at 1,300m. In Borovets you will find three skiing zones and a children’s skiing park. Some of the ski slopes in Borovets are challenging and have hosted many competitions. During your ski holiday in Borovets, Bulgaria you will certainly have fun! Bars, clubs, night ski slopes, low prices and many young people from all over the world. What else do you need to spend a great winter vacation in Bulgaria with your friends?

Malyovitsa is another area in Rila, also not far from Sofia. The skiing center is in the Mecha Polyana region, with three slopes, the highest point there is at 1,600 m.

Chepelare and Pamporovo are winter resorts located in the Rhodope mountain, Bulgaria. Pamporovo is at 1,650 m, below the Snezhanka peak. Almost all ski slopes start from that peak. Fans of nighttime skiing can use the night ski slope section provided with lighting. Both novices and extreme skiing fans can find auspicious conditions for skiing and snowboarding there. Chepelare is not far from Pamporovo, with the length of slopes amounting to 20 km in total. Both snowboarders and skiers could have a lot of fun there. The skiing center is at the end of the town of Chepelare and has a chairlift which skiers and snowboarders can use. Artificial snow facilities are also available in the both winter resorts in Bulgaria.

For fans of skiing and snowboarding, Bansko, huddled in the folds in the Pirin mountain in southwest Bulgaria, is already high on the list. It’s located 150 km away from Sofia, with a total length of slopes amounting to 75 km, and the longest slope being 16 km long. Bansko has hosted World Cup skiing competitions. The winter season is busy for skiers, and for snowboarders too. Artificial snow facilities in Bansko are at the ready to complement the snow cover where needed. The Tomba slope is a favorites for experienced skiers, and the gondola lift takes tourists to the upper point over Bansko, the Bunderitsa locality. Bansko ski resort is famous with its crazy night life, a lot of bars, clubs and restaurants with local cuisine.

The Balkan Mountain also has its skiing and snowboarding resorts. Uzana, near Gabrovo, at 1,220 m, has several slopes which are especially good for novices. At Kom-Berkovitsa, in the western part, the slope is 1.5 km long and offers a ski lift and a children’s lift.