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Pamporovo Resort Reviews

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Visitor reviews for Pamporovo Ski Resort

Pamporovo Ratings

Overall: 4.0. Based on 80 votes and 108 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.1

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Pamporovo is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.1

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Pamporovo has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 3.4

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.4

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 3.7

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Pamporovo

Public Transport: 3.7

  • There are no buses or taxis to Pamporovo
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.7

  • No places to stay in/near Pamporovo
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 4.3

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 4.3

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Pamporovo

Ski in/Ski out: 4.2

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 3.9

  • There are no child care facilities at Pamporovo
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 4.2

  • Pamporovo relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.2

  • There are no snow groomers at Pamporovo
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Pamporovo are groomed daily

Shelter: 4.5

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Pamporovo is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 3.3

  • If snow conditions are poor at Pamporovo, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.3

  • Pamporovo usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.2

  • The staff at Pamporovo are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Pamporovo are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 3.9

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.5

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.3

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.7

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.5

  • No intermediate terrain at Pamporovo
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 3.7

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 3.3

  • Not even a kicker at Pamporovo
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.7

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Pamporovo
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 2.7

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Pamporovo has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 4.4

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.3

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 3.9

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 3.9

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.6

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 3.6

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 4.0

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 4.3

  • Overall, Pamporovo is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 4.5

  • Overall, Pamporovo is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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December 27, 2010
George from Ski Bulgaria Bulgaria
I went for the first time in Pamporovo in 1988. That is the best place for easy and intermediate skiers. There is more than 260 sunny days through the year. Nowadays I go 3-4times through the month for ski in Pamporovo when the weather and snow conditions are good. Have a nice new season in Pamporovo. It is snowing at the moment there. See ya.
July 14, 2010
Andy from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
There was a group of 5 here (Pamporovo) for Christmas. The first time on snow for 4 of them. We went to the smaller ski school for private lessons and it worked a treat, the snow at the time was not great but ample for beginners. Found the bar staff at the ski centre great giving you free shots at lunch time. Felt like Eddie the Eagle going back on the snow with a glow. The nite life here is a lot better than that offered at some other ski resorts in Europe with live music and drinks a lot cheaper too than other resorts. If you are a beginner or intermediate then this is fine for you, but there is a new gondola on hold at the moment to extent the ski area to a small resort 8km away. Bring it on. Will be back.
March 15, 2010
anne from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just back from Pamporova-had a great holiday. Very picturesque resort with excellent snow (w/c 28.2.10). My son's first time skiing and he loved it. Stayed at Pamporova Hotel-very clean, extremely warm and lovely deep bath! Food was repetitive throughout the week but enough choice to ensure you wouldn't go hungry. Ate out a couple of nights-prices reasonable. Would recommend this holiday, it's fantastic value for money and ideal if you want to try skiing or boarding for the first time.
February 01, 2010
roger from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
3rd time in Pamporovo 17.1.2010/24.2010. Conditions were fantastic, all runs open, did not stop snowing for 5 days. Even though it was snowing about 15, yes, 15 snowcannons were running continuously while my family were there. Prices in resort not much different than last year.The main difference was the condition of the slopes which were much better and maintained. This year, apart from the unseasonal warm start to Jan which lasted to the 15th, it was fab and next year will go agian. P.S. the Bell Sellers haven't changed - still anoying but that's the way they earn a living. Best hotels to stay in are in Pamporovo itself. There are 5 main ones. If you pick the others, taxi fares are dear to get to town so be warned.
December 27, 2009
trivett from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
We have just returned from a week in Pamporovo, 19/12/90 to 26/12/09. We stayed in hotel Merryan (Merian in brochure. This was a small and very friendly, clean hotel with excellent rooms and facilitices. Prices in the hotel were very cheap, food good and service, excellent. Would definitley recommend this hotel. Location is central to everything. We are first time skiers and found the ski school at Pamporovo excellent. At the start of the week of our holiday there was plenty of snow, towards the end it was getting very icey and no new snow fall. All in all, a fantasic holiday, we will be returning next year.
December 19, 2009
crytal from Ski France France
Went to Pamporovo in Jan 08 a party of 10. We had an absolute ball. Would recommend it to everyone. Liked it so much that we are goin' back in 4 weeks time. Can't wait woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 16, 2009
andy newman from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just got back from Pamporovo. It's brilliant: plenty of snow, great restaraunts (2 meals with a pint each inc starters £25). I own an apartment in the grand monastery - what a place, look it up. Indoor pool, bowlplex, restaurant, shop, saunas etc. All apartments have log fires and fully fitted kitchens. Anyone interested in rental e mail me [email protected] I will send you an e brochure.
June 11, 2009
Philip W from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I went to Pamporovo twice this season (I love it there), but the snow at the beginning of the season was the worst in a decade. It then picked up and the snow was great from end of Jan-early March. It was never (and probably has very rarely ever been) 250cm deep. At the bottom of the slope in March (4th) you had to ski around the grass/mud. It is fine to sing the praises of Pamporovo resort (because I also do; it is one of my favourite resorts to go to) but reports need to be accurate otherwise it can do the resort more damage than good.
April 03, 2009
ММ from Ski Italy Italy
You must learn when snow conditions are all right. There was very good snow this Feb and March, when Italy had awfully snow. Pamporovo is a very good, really world class resort, with very nice people and slopes. The snow was 240cms and it was an amazing vacation.
March 30, 2009
martin from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
I was at Pamporovo from the 21-28Feb 09. I had a fantastic time. The hotel Merrian was excellent; rated 3 star but more like a 4 star in my book. The staff were good. Pamporovo village has an excellent location opposite the ski bus stop. I spent most nights in the White Hart pub 'till the early hours with a group of lads from Hull. This pub has been there since the late 80s and is still good but is not as cheap as it once was. Pamporovo had excellent snow on the slopes all week (8.30am to 5pm). I recommend ghoulash soup for lunch with bread which is only 5 lev. I will be going back in a couple of years time and heard they are going to be joining up other mountain areas so there will be more skiing at Pamporovo. Thanks to the resort rep for keeping us in tow (at night). Don't take my word for it, go yourself as skiing in Bulgaria is up and coming and Pamporovo is the place.