Pamporovo

ABOUT PAMPOROVO
Pamporovo is a modern ski resort in the heart of the Rhodope mountains.
It is the sunniest Bulgarian mountain resort with wonderful snow throughout the whole season. The specific combination of natural conditions makes the resort beautiful in winter as well as in summer.
Pamporovo is situated on 1650 m above the sea level at the foot of peak Snejanka (1926 m). It is 260 km far from Sofia, 85 km from Plovdiv and 35 km from Narechen.

CLIMATE
Pamporovo has an exclusive climate featuring a soft winter with about 120 sunny days during the skiing period. The skiing season starts from mid - December to mid - April. Due to the influence of the Mediterranean climate the temperature in the resort have small daily variations. The average air temperature is - 3 ° C. The surrounding high peaks keep it from the winds and in winter preserve the snow cover.

SKI RUNS
Most of the ski runs start on top of peak Snejanka. They are located between 1926 and 1450 m above the sea level.

SKI SCHOOL
The ski school is known internationally for its experienced instructors. They will teach the beginners in groups or individually 2 to 4 hours daily. The duration of the different skiing classes is between 3 and 12 days. All course graduates will get a certificate.

MEDICAL AND 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.

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.
The etnographic reserve Shiroka Luka is situated 11km from Pamporovo.