Bulgaria Ski discussion board

We did Sauze d'oulx this time last year, stayed HB in 3 star hotel, I would give it a half star, due to it being cold, miserable, poor food, no ski/boot room, no pool etc, for less money we have just enjoyed the kempinski hotel, a good 4 star+ in Bansko, we drank more in Bansko, took taxis up the mountain twice yet spent less money on the total holiday cost for the same sort or resort, if anything Bansko is better, the only plus point for Italy was splendid mountain restaurants with good cheap lunches and excellent coffees. I don't believe you get the same high standard of accommodation in Italy for the same price. We found the atmosphere in Bulgaria to be far nicer.

I used to think Bulgaria good value, not anymore long q's for Gondola, bar rip off prices, long flight and transfer, skiing not an option in Jan - snow sure, then in most other parts of Europe. Pamps and Bulgaria does have a charm about it, but that charm is negated by pooor snow (its good at moment, but this is the first time this season) and bad management of its infrastrucure.

I will say the tuition is first rate and friendly

I found Italian prices much the same as Bulgaria and much better infrastrucure and snow record...check this forum for PP's review of Sestiere