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Pamporovo Ski Holidays

At a glance

  • Sunniest Bulgarian resort
  • Quaint village
  • Fun and cheap après ski

Great for

  • Beginners
  • Non-skiers
  • Cheap holiday

Ski Holidays in Pamporovo

It’s that time again. You’re looking to book a holiday and you can’t decide between somewhere to get the perfect tan, or whether you want the familiar thrill of zooming down the pistes. In Pamporovo, an average of 270 days of sun per year make it Europe’s sunniest mountain resort, and means you’ll get the best of both worlds.

  • Flight Time
  • 3 hours
  • From London
  • Nearest Airports
  • Sofia, Plodiv
  • Time zone
  • GMT + 2 hour
  • Language
  • Bulgarian
  • Currency
  • Bulgarian Lev
  • Ski Season
  • Dec - April

Pamporovo Stats

Top Altitude
1926m
Bottom Altitude
1600m
Resort Altitude
1650m
Total Piste
37km
Longest Run
7km
Slope Orientation
N, NW
Vertical Drop
326m
Skiable Vertical
326m
Night Skiing
Yes
Glacier Skiing
No

Nestled in pine forests in the Rhodopi mountain range, you'll find Europe's sunniest ski resort. This beautiful Bulgarian village is compact and well hidden, meaning you won't have to fight your way through the crowds to get a seat on the efficient lift system. The village is nestled comfortably at the base of the Snejanka peak, which translates to Snow White, an understandable name given the magical pine forests and charming log chalets you'll find here.

There are various perfectly groomed pistes, most of which converge at the resort's impressive Snezhanka Tower. Head up to the observation deck and take in the views, before picking out the perfect piste and cruising back down to the charming village. If you can drag yourself away from the great skiing and superb Bulgarian cuisine, there are some highly commendable traditional Rhodopi homes in the surrounding villages to help you get to know Pamporovo better and nearby towns Plovdiv and Smolyan are well worth a visit.

The resort is a 4-hour transfer from the bustling Bulgarian capital Sofia or 2 hours from Plovdiv airport, but the lengthy transfer is a small price to pay the seclusion and breathtaking views you'll get here. Speaking of small prices, one of Bulgarian ski resorts' main attractions is the money you'll save compared to a similar holiday in France or Switzerland. Pamporovo's price tag doesn't disappoint, with affordable luxury in terms of accommodation, great-value ski packs and unbelievably cheap food and drinks, on and off the slopes. You'll save a heap on a ski trip here, perfect if you're on a budget, or if you want a little more to spend on that all-important fluorescent onesie you've been eyeing up.

Winter Sports Ratings

Beginners

Intermediate

Advanced

Snowboarding

Pamporovo Transfer Times

Sofia260 km, 4 hrs

The nearest airport to Pamporovo is Plovdiv at 83 km or about 1 hour 30 minutes by car

Which other ski resorts are near to Pamporovo?

The nearest ski resorts to Pamporovo include Bansko, Borovets.

Ski Area Facts

LocationBulgaria, Rhodopi
Established1933
Downhill37km
Lift Pass£146 (adult 6 day)

Beginner Slopes

19km51%

Intermediate Skiing

14km37%

Advance & Expert Terrain

4km12%

Snowboarding Trails

37km100%

What is Pamporovo like for Beginner skiers?

If you’re new to the snow, this is the perfect place to discover your love for skiing. The safe hands of Pamporovo PLC school will ensure you and any other beginners not only learn a ton but have a great time doing so. The school meets in the Malina region, a short few minutes on the bus from the centre where you’ll get to grips with your French fries and pizza slices - you’ll be cruising down the magnificent Snezhanka 6 ‘Touristic’ piste in no time.

What is Pamporovo like for Intermediate skiers?

For intermediate skiers, the slopes offer a wide range in difficulty, from the Snezhanka 10 for recently ‘promoted’ beginners, to the long return on the ‘Malina’ slope (number 4 on the piste map) for those who need a little more time before giving the black slopes a go.

What is Pamporovo like for Advanced skiers?

Experts are in for a real treat in the form of the resort’s most exciting and challenging slope, ‘The Wall’. Complete with a mogul field and floodlights for a spot of night skiing, this short-but-sweet slope should keep advanced skiers well entertained. The majority of the fantastic slopes begin from the Snezhanka Tower (Pamporovo’s take on our BT Tower, if you will), and stem down through pine forests, giving you an equally impressive view whatever piste you’re cruising down.

What is Pamporovo like for snowboarding?

There may be a few draglifts around in the resort, but snowboarders will forget any T-bar shaped problems when they arrive at the Pamporovo Funpark just off the ‘Ladies track’, also known as the Snezhanka number 10. The park is kitted out with kickers, tabletops, pipes, King rails, and plenty more things to entice any boarders or ski tricksters out there!

What is Pamporovo like for off-piste skiing?

There is some great off-piste between the trees.

What is Pamporovo like for cross country skiing?

Pamporovo has around 25km of cross-country tracks. They start at the Studenets and Maline ski centres.

Pamporovo Restaurants

However homely the Rhodopi villages maybe, we regret to inform you you’ll have to leave at some point. When this fateful day comes, rest assured you’ll be equally well looked after in some of Pamporovo’s fantastic restaurants. The White Hart is a firm favourite, cooking up anything from simple comfort food after a long tiring day on the slopes to fine steaks. Alternatively, “Neptune Winter Home” is a fantastic seafood restaurant which showcases local fish from the local rivers Vacha and Chaya.

Pamporovo Après Ski

At first glance, the dreamy pine forests and cosy-looking chalets may give you the impression of a sleepy resort. Pamporovo is a bustling village with fabulous apres and restaurant options. After this, we’re sure you’ll need a drink or three to wash down all the great food, and the village has plenty of fitting watering holes. The pub-style White Hart itself transforms on Thursday into a lively karaoke bar, full to the brim with cheap local beers, making belting out those classics just that little bit easier. If this is just the start of the night for you, head down to Dak’s Irish bar, where dancing late into the night, on and off the tables, is the order of the day, or try out the similarly wild Plan B club. Hangovers? The crisp Bulgarian mountain air and skiing will do the trick.

Pamporovo Activites for Non-skiers

Aside from the superb skiing on offer here, there are also bowling and fitness facilities, or if you can manage a longer break from the slopes, day trips to Plovdiv or visits to traditional Rhodopi homes in surrounding villages are well worth a go.

Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops

There are about ten shops including a small shopping centre within the Hotel Pamporovo. Skiwear and equipment tends to be cheaper than in the Alps and of course there are Bulgarian souvenir outlets - bells are a particularly popular item but be wary of travelling salesmen trying to force them on you.

Bargains are plentiful as no tax is charged on goods so it's a haven for cigarettes and alcohol buyers

Pamporovo Package Ski Holidays

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Best Time to Visit Pamporovo

As beautiful as Pamporovo is all year round, we find skiing is best done on some nice fluffy white snow, of which you’ll find plenty here in Pamporovo from December till April. As you can see from our handy Pamporovo snow history page, Pamporovo gets its deepest snow around February, but snow cannons here and North-facing shady slopes, help preserve the snow through the whole ski season. If you don’t fancy dwelling on the past, have a look at our snow report and snow forecast, for an idea of what the conditions are like right now and what you can expect in the near future.

What's Pamporovo like at Christmas?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…when you’re in Pamporovo that is! Spend Christmas in Pamporovo for a wonderful festive season, full of great skiing, in a beautiful village.
Christmas Ski Holidays

What's Pamporovo like in the New Year?

Celebrate in style this New Year’s Eve in Pamporovo. Whether it’s a Rhodopi folk evening, drinks and a night of partying, or just a quiet one before getting up on the slopes the next day, you’ll find a great way to welcome in the new year.
New Year Ski Holidays

What's Pamporovo like in Half-Term?

Pamporovo is a beginner’s paradise, with long gentle runs and top-class ski instruction, making a family ski holiday over February half term in Pamporovo the ideal choice.
Half Term Ski Holidays

What's Pamporovo like at Easter?

It may be Europe’s sunniest resort, but the North-facing slopes mean skiing over Easter in Pamporovo is not unheard of. If the snow can’t quite make it the whole day, make the most of it in the morning and soak up some rays in the afternoon.

Pamporovo Snow Conditions

Snow Report, History & Forecast

View our detailed Pamporovo snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Pamporovo snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Pamporovo snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.

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  • Light snow Sunday
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  • Partly cloudy skies Tuesday
  • Light snow showers Wednesday
  • Current snow depth at top
    80 cm
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    40 cm

Ski Accommodation in Pamporovo

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There are lots of family-friendly ski resorts out there with gentle slopes, great learning facilities and a wealth of accommodation choices. Pamporovo is no different, except for one big (well, actually small) factor - the price. As with many of the Bulgarian ski resorts, you’ll pay a fraction of the price you would in a similar French or Swiss resort, making the idea of treating the clan to a ski break even more tempting.

For beginners young and old, the PLC ski school should have you cruising down the Touristic piste in no time… maybe even the Snezhanka 10 by the end of the week if you’re feeling brave enough. If there are any daredevil teens coming along, they’ll love the prospect of the kickers, pipes and rails all found at the Pamporovo Funpark (just off the Snezhanka 10 piste).

When it comes to off-the-slope activities, there are bowling and fitness facilities, day trips to Plovdiv or traditional Rhodopi villages, not to mention the incredible views from the Snezhanka Tower – a great spot for a family photo. Needless to say, you’ll all need some good grub and a comfy pillow to rest your head on after a day full of activities. Get a taste of Bulgarian cuisine at the Chevermeto or some hearty pub food at The White Dog, before cosying up in one of many family-friendly hotels or heading back to your apartment.

Wherever you have your heart set on, you’ll get the best value for money by booking our package with the big 3 - flights, transfers and accommodation, however, our deals for self-drive or independent travel are also worth getting in touch for!

With group holidays, there’s always the worry about slopes being too difficult for beginners, non-skiers being bored or finding accommodation to suit everyone…

Having mostly beginner and intermediate slopes, this is a super place for groups with children or those who haven’t skied before - beginners will love the gentle scenic route on Snezhanka 6 ‘Touristic’ piste.

Experts don’t have a huge amount of terrain but ‘the Wall’s’ short-but-sweet mogul run is well worth a ski. Budding freestylers can sharpen up their skills in the Pamporovo Funpark and should any non-skiers be able to resist the temptation to take to the snow, the homely surrounding Rhodopi villages are well worth a visit.

This isn’t Val d’Isere but if you’re looking to have a laugh over a few drinks and get to know the locals, you shouldn’t be disappointed. White Hart is a pub/restaurant that often does karaoke nights as well as having a good selection of beers throughout the week. Dak’s Irish bar also tends to get pretty lively.

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out of 5
4th group trip in Pamporovo and we will be back! I’ve skied all over in Chamonix and other places and for me to be thinking of going back to Pamporovo for the 5th time is unheard of. We were a group of 10 this year and everybody on the holiday loved it! The snow wasn’t as good this year (last year there was s... + more
Leigh Jones,
5 out of 5
There are a lot of mountains to ski in the world, but there are not so many that have the coverage of cannons you get in Pamporovo. If you get a bad snow week/season, Pamporovo is the place to be. Locals were saying that it was the worst season in 20 odd years but we were still enjoying the slopes every day. Me... + more
Daniel, Leicestershire
4 out of 5
We found Pamporovo a bit quiet, we didn’t ski and didn’t manage to find much to do apart from relax in the hotel, pop out for lunch and wander around the village. I wouldn’t recommend it to other non-skiers, you really need to be skiing to enjoy it here unless you’re happy sitting around all week. We had th... + more
Tony, Melton
4 out of 5
The resort itself always has plenty going on with most reps running entertainment in the evenings. The skiing is more inclined for beginners and intermediates, there are a couple of black runs but they’re quite short ones (the one called ‘the wall’ is probably the steepest). My only criticism is that the t... + more
William, Sussex
4 out of 5
I don’t have much to compare Pamporovo to but I thought it was better than the skiing in Livigno. It’s good for learning. The actual ski runs here are quite long and the beginner slopes are good. There are some nice runs which carve down through the forest. We are all snowboarders and we didn’t find it very ... + more
Stephen Mitchell, Newquay
4 out of 5
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Ski Extras

How much is a ski pass in Pamporovo

Maximum and minimum adult Pamporovo lift pass prices ranged from BGN116 to BGN116 for 6 days access to the Pamporovo ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Pamporovo holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.

Lift Tickets Child Adult Senior
1 Day Price N / A N / A N / A
6 Day Price BGN75 - BGN75 BGN116 - BGN116 N / A
Age Range 7 - 12 N / A N / A
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Getting to Pamporovo

Most of our ski holidays to Pamporovo packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Pamporovo from nearby airports

How long does it take to fly to Pamporovo from the UK?

Flights from London take about 3 hours to Sofia, Plodiv. This table shows approximate transfer times to Pamporovo from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.

Airport Distance Transfer Time
Plovdiv 83 km 1 hour 30 minutes
Sofia 160 km 2 hours 30 minutes
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How long does it take to drive to Pamporovo from the UK?

Browse our self-drive ski holidays which include your car channel crossing, or go choose accom-only and book your car ferry or tunnel later.

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How long is the transfer from nearest Bulgaria train station to Pamporovo?

The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Pamporovo transfers.

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Going to Pamporovo under your own steam

For independant travel to Bulgaria, compare accommodation only with Pamporovo self-drive packages which include Eurotunnel or ferry.

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