Pammporovo is a modern ski resort in the heart of the Rodopa mountain, the mountain of the mythical singer Orpheus. It is the southernmost skiing resort in Europe. It is the sunniest Bulgarian winter 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 260 km far from Sofia.

Pamporovo has an exclusive climate featuring a soft winter with about 120 sunny days during the skiing period. The significant influence of The Aegean Sea appears here and the skiing season strats 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 beginner skiers. The difficult ski runs are excellent exercise for every skiing - expert. Pamporovo features a giant slalom ski run as well. All ski runs are safeguarded and maintained in a very good condition.

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 major ski runs actually start from the top of the peak.

ski map season 2006/2007

ski map season 2005/2006

SKI FACTS:

.TOTAL SKI RUNS - 22 km
.LONGEST SKI RUN - 4 km
.OFF-PISTE SKIING - Good
.SLOPES EXPOSURE - North, East, West
.HIGHEST SKI POINT - 1926 m
.LOWEST SKI POINT - 1350 m
.MAX. VERTICAL DROP - 576 m
.HEIGHT OF RESORT - 1650 m
.DRAGS - 9, CHAIRLIFTS - 5, GONDOLAS - 0
.NAMES OF SKI RUNS - Snejanka, Studenetz and etc.

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