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Pamporovo Ski Resort

in the Rhodope Mountains | 85 km south of Plovdiv, Smolyan, Bulgaria
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Smolyan
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Ski/ Snowboard Areas
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Sofia, Bulgaria
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

The ski tracks in Pamporovo are very well rated so when you go up for the first time you are not surprised by their difficulty. There are very easy gentle slopes for beginers and the teachers seemto be dedicated to their students. The tracks are well signed and you can't lose your way. A small part of the green track... More

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York, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012 via mobile

This is a great resort for beginners and intermediates alike. We were a group of 2 boarders and a beginner child skier. The reds and blues are great for boarders, we were blessed with great snow, it may not be as good if icy. The ski kindergarten promised so much, however we were advised by a previous customer that it... More

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Cambridge
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Well am BASI since 1990 and skied 3/4 weeks a year for the last 27 years... so the ski area for me was pushing it for a week at age 51, suppose thats to be expected, but whenever possible I try to go off piste - because its easier if you know what your doing, rather than skis juttering on... More

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London, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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Wasn't expecting much upon deciding to go to Pamporovo. Stayed in an Apartment rental in Studenets in Monastery 3. Couldn't get closer to the slope. Back door opens onto the main Green run. Apartment was fabulous. Had everything you needed and more was modern and well set out. Awesome views down the valley over the trees and could even see... More

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Darlington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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Visited 4th - 11th March 2012 and our 5th visit in total to Pamporovo, which must say something for its' appeal ! Yes, in truth, the runs can get a bit limiting over a week but for us as snowboarders there was always a new line to try or a new snowbank to hit - just use your imagination and... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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I don't want regurgitate what has been extremely well documented by others just to reinforce some points. Positive: Skiing is particularly good for beginners and children but caters well for all levels, the ski centre were extremely helpful and the views from the mountain are stunning. The food in the few local restaurants is basic but fine if you don't... More

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Brighouse, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Great, well maintained runs that cater for pretty much any level of ability. The less taxing slopes can get very crowded at times and I wouldn't recommend a long stay as the resort is on small side and one could get a little bored. Not me though. I loved it.

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Bucharest, Romania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

We stay three days in a beautiful villa on Forest Hook 2 Complex. There are nine villas with big dinning room on ground floor and two bedrooms at first level. Outside you have a beautiful panorama. You have access to all the complex facilities : pool, sauna...etc . The price is very good on Booking reservation ( 50 euro/night)

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Sofia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

This ski-resort is located in Rodopa mountain in the southern part of Bulgaria. Currently the snow cover is around 220 cm. The conditions are perfect for skiing. There are ski-runs with different level of difficulty - 2 green (easy), 3 blue, 5 red and 2 black (very difficult). So the resort is suitable for skiers with all type of skillfulness.... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

Excellent ski school, well organised with good ski runs

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