Pirin · Rila · Rhodopes
Mountains & ski
Slopes for every level, trails to the finest glacial lakes, and monasteries with a story. Winter or summer, Bulgaria's mountains are worth the trip.
Mountains & ski · Pirin
Bansko
Mountains & ski · Stara Planina
Berkovitsa
Mountains & ski · Rila
Borovets
Mountains & ski · Rodopi
Chepelare
Mountains & ski · Pirin
Dobrinishte
Mountains & ski · Pirin
Kulinoto
Mountains & ski · Rila
Malyovitsa
Mountains & ski · Rhodopes
Pamporovo
Mountains & ski · Rila
Panichishte
Mountains & ski · Rila
Semkovo
Mountains & ski · Rodopi
Tsigov Chark
Mountains & ski · Stara Planina
Uzana
Mountains & ski · Vitosha
Vitosha
Experiences & tours
Tours & activities in Bulgaria
Day trips, guided tours, tickets and experiences — book online, many with free cancellation.
Stays in the area
Stays in the area: Mountains & ski
Explore available hotels and apartments on the map, with indicative prices.
Frequently asked questions about Bulgaria's mountains and skiing
Which is the best ski resort in Bulgaria?
Bansko has the most modern area, with a gondola and high altitude; Borovets is close to Sofia and good for beginners; Pamporovo has gentle, sunny runs.
When is the ski season in Bulgaria?
Roughly December to March, sometimes into April in Bansko depending on snow. The most reliable window for good snow is January–February.
Is Bulgaria good for beginner skiers?
Yes. Borovets, Pamporovo and Bansko's nursery areas have easy runs, affordable ski schools and on-site gear rental.
Bansko or Borovets?
Bansko is more modern and higher, with lively après-ski; Borovets is closer to Sofia and friendlier for beginners and families. Both have runs for every level.
What can you do in the mountains in summer?
Stunning hikes (the Seven Rila Lakes), trails in Pirin and Rila, Rila Monastery and authentic mountain villages. In summer the same resorts become trekking bases.
