Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Having been to Boro twice now and the 2nd time (2weeks ago) not being happy with the worrying whether the snow would arrive, piste conditions, locals trying to rip you off and being ignorant to say the least, I think it's time for a change of venue.

I was talking to a guy on a chair lift who had been to Italy several times and said how good it was with excellent skiing and reasonable prices in resort but can't for the life of me remember the name of the place he mentioned (early morning/late night syndrome).

I have been talking to my mates who all agree it's time to leave Bulgaria behind and go elsewhere.

Hi

I've been to Italy but I wouldn't go again due to being a little expensive. (I found). Don't get me wrong the place is nice and the locals friendly enough but my money would go to Austria. Better value for money and you want get better piste or off piste. Also have you thought of Andorra. I've never been but from what i've heard not to bad for money either. Don't think you'll find anywhere as cheap as Bulgaria but you do pay for what you get. Goes in roundabouts really, what are you prepared to pay for good conditions and nice locals. Anyway hope this helps.

Jono

Prices will be a lot higher this year because of the state of the Pound - obviously

I went to Livigno last year and it was cheaper then Pamporovo was this year but I suspect Pamporovo would have been about the same price if not cheaper last year - does that make sense

The holiday package was a bargain to Bulgeria compared to Italy and lift passes were twice as expensive in Livingno compared to Pampovoro, although their was 57 runs and 33 lifts in livigo

Advantages of Livigno was free buses every 10 minutes and fixed taxi prices, skiing was until 6ish with late night on Thursday, the runs were floodlit

Italy about the cheapest dest in Alps and also has some v high resorts. We were in one of the smaller ones last week, glass of wine or a coffee €1. Lunch generally under €10 euro. Been to Livigno three times long transfer but excellent snow and lifts, busy nightlife. There are at least 300 resorts in Italy alone. If you want nightlife stick with whatever the tour ops have. You can go independently (Ryanair fly to lots of resorts at the foot of alps) Those resorts that you travel to independently will have less English spoken and may be a little quite for a group of lads. The dolomites are stunning and the skiing there is five star