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Rapidly
developing, the newest ski resort of Bansko is located at 925 m above sea level
between Pirin, Rila and the Rhodopes mountains, nestled in
the shadow of ice-caped Mt Vihren, the highest peak in Pirin.
It provides
a superb combination of the virgin mountain nature and the
atmosphere of the ancient Bulgarian small town. An enchanting historical
spot, the town itself attracts visitors by its 120 cultural
monuments, its museums and the permanent ethnographic
exhibitions. In addition, Bansko is an excellent mountain
resort with a short hot summer and long mild winter. Skiing is
practised around Bansko from December until March with abundant
snow falls, providing a constant winter snow-cover up to 2 m
thick. Pirin mountains have a predominantly Alpine character
with 2 peaks towering above 2900 m and though all grades are
catered for, Bansko is the best resort in Bulgaria for advanced
skiers. Instructors speak various foreign languages and there
is a range of equipment for hire. There are 14 km of ski runs
with 7 lifts with the longest ski run of 2.5 km, and two
practice slopes with ski-tows. A new lift and a run equipped for night skiing has been
lunched in season 2003.
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Borovets is the oldest and the biggest
mountain resort in Bulgaria where skiers can experience the
thrill of a whole range of winter sports. It is situated in Rila
mountains at 1350 m altitude above sea level among the aromatic
pine woods covering the northern slopes of Mt Musala, the
highest on the Balkan peninsula. The official skiing season lasts
from mid-December to mid-April with the most reliable snow-cover
in late February and early March. The ski runs of various
difficulty are differentiated for beginners, intermediates and
advanced skiers and equipped with international markings and
multilingual signs. The runs are bashed and maintained to the
highest standards. Good
instruction is available for both skiing and snowboarding. Ski
kindergarten provides whole day care for 3-7 year-olds. There is
a ski rental service next to each lift station.
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Pamporovo, the pearl of the Bulgarian mountain resorts, nests in
the heart of the Rhodopes, 260 km from the capital Sofia, and 85
km south of the city of Plovdiv. The Pamporovo resort is
recommended by the experts as a good place both for the
beginners and for experienced skiers. The mountain with its
rounded forms is friendly, even to children. And if you are
experienced skiers, you will fly down the slopes and your
vacation will be unforgettable. The ski tracks of Pamporovo have
all degrees of difficulty. Most of the tracks start from the
very peak. There are three cross-country runs in Pamporovo. In
the 9 ski-wardrobes near the tracks, you can find over 2000 ski
outfits and equipment, snow-boards and sleighs. Skiers who bring
their own equipment can also use these wardrobes for safe
keeping.
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Pamporovo apartments.
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