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Hi There

Last year Me & the Missus went to Pamporovo (2nd Jan I think) We were absolute beginners but after the first day were heading (slowly) down the long green run from the top of the mountain.

This year we're thinking of going back to Bulgaria, but are considering Bansko instead, but looking a the ski map I'm a little concerned about the length / height of the green & blue runs.

So, has anyone been to both resorts? How do the two compare for beginners?If the opportunites for beginners are limited I'm more likely to head back to Pamps and that long green run

Any other pros / cons ....thoughts?

Cheers
Jim

Not been to Pamps but was in Bansko in Feb. The 7km ski road from the top of the gondola to the bottom is easy skiing and you should be fine. Also if you take the chairlift up and do 6, 4 and 1 coming down I would think these would be OK for you. The runs are wide and this year the snow was excellent. You can then progress on to the reds.

I loved Bansko and can't wait to go back. Am intermediate but always a little rusty on the first day. The main thing I found was that the runs are nice and wide and there was no ice anywhere.

From what I've heard Pamps is probably easier skiing but Bansko is a more extensive area and a lovely real town for the evenings.

If I can help further come back to me.

Cheers

Val