Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Best resort?

Paddy Ski Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-04 10:53

Best resort?

I am an average skier planning a trip to Bulgaria - can anyone tell me which of the resorts they would rate the best in Bulgaria - Borovets, Pamp, Bansko or Vitosha. I would be interested in your comments regarding ski lifts,runs and apres ski and any other issues of note.

Also what is this Super Borovets project and when will it be ready - is Bulgaria really in with a chance of the Winter Olympics in 2014?

Cheers
I.M.T Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-04 11:59

re: Best resort?

Hi Paddy

Depends on your priorities, went to Pamp in Feb this year, had a great time with a load of new skiers (I've been plenty of times) who loved the easy slopes - a little limited for better skiers, but they have THE WALL, now that is steep. Apres ski was pretty cool - plenty bars open most of the night if thats what you want. One or 2 lifts are a little old, but generally very reliable.

In Jan we are off to Bansko because I think it is regarded as the best for ski runs and ...
Hi Paddy

Depends on your priorities, went to Pamp in Feb this year, had a great time with a load of new skiers (I've been plenty of times) who loved the easy slopes - a little limited for better skiers, but they have THE WALL, now that is steep. Apres ski was pretty cool - plenty bars open most of the night if thats what you want. One or 2 lifts are a little old, but generally very reliable.

In Jan we are off to Bansko because I think it is regarded as the best for ski runs and nice new lift system - apres not as good I don't think, but we make our own fun - 14 of us going, so we can liven anywhere up...

No idea about Boro as never been, but generally here good reports.

Vitosha never gets mentioned here, so I guess that speaks for itself!

IMT Very Happy

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Judith Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-04 12:30

re: Best resort?

A few people have asked this question recently - have a look back at a posting from a few weeks ago when someone else asked Borovets or Pamps?

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rama Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-15-04 16:54

re: Best resort?

bansko is good, 50 km of piste spread pretty evenly across all levels the apreski is all pubs, plus a couple of bars and disco's. off piste, wow hit some mad stuff with some greek ski instructors last year mad, face shots all the way bring it on again this year
Daniel Snell Author:Daniel Snell posts : 5800   (Master)Date : 10-19-04 14:02

re: Best resort?

To my knowledge no UK holiday group goes to Vitosha so you might well have a problem but you could DIY it I suppose.