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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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February 05, 2008
gill from Ski France France
Went from the 19th Jan to 26th. Had nightmare journey to resort after being diverted to Varna due to fog. Got to hotel Elina where I stayed 2 years ago and, oh my god, it's gone so downhill even the rep said he couldn't believe the travel company were still using it (avoid like the plague). As for everything else, great stuff. The ski instructor (Geri) was brill and I got to catch up with my old instructor (Nikki) while I was there. Ok, so the food ain't the best in Bulgaria, that's a known fact, but it does ya no harm livin' on pizza all week does it??? Big hello to the party of 35 from Gaa club, one of which was gods gift to women, shame he had a wedding ring on, I was gutted but with enough therapy I'm sure I'll get over it. On the whole, great week, great company, good snow, brill instructor, superb laugh. Maybe going again around March if I can fit it in.
January 30, 2008
Ruth & Roy Penhallurick from Ski Bulgaria Bulgaria
Arrived home 26.1.08, stayed at the hotel Finlandia. The hotel was excellent, food was a bit hit & miss but we were already aware of that. Staff & service; excellent. First time skiing for myself & our two boys. Our instructor, Yanko, was excellent and very patient with the kids. We have all got the skiing bug and are thinking of going back to Pamporovo in March.
January 21, 2008
Paul & Sarah Hodson from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Got back from Pamporovo on Saturday. After a terrible journey via Varna with a 10 hour coach transfer (bad weather) we had an excellent weeks skiing, but the lower slopes are in need of fresh snow. Top is still very good. Some of the reds could do with it as well, as they are getting quite stony and very icy. Stayed at Cedar Heights which is lovely accommodation, but no facilities & a 20 Lev taxi ride to town. Food & drink are more expensive than the brochures suggested, but there are some really good restaurants in town. Be aware that you have to pay to go to the toilet (normally 50 st or 1 Lev) in most places on & off the mountain. Take some change with you as they will sometimes stop you going in if you've not got it. Can't wait to go back again though....brilliant place!!
January 20, 2008
IAN & KAZ G from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Jan 12, 2008. Just got back from a weeks skiing in Pamps. First time for the family and they are now hooked. Plenty of snow on arrival and more followed during our hols. All in all, found it brilliant, the locals are fun and everything is good value. Looking forward to our return. We returned with only three bells bought from cheap as chips Charlie, not honest John.
January 07, 2008
Richard & Sharon from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hi, we have been to Pamporovo for the past two years. The snow last year was not great (Jan 07), but look at it this year. 60cm top & bottom already. That's more than they had all last season. We stay in the Hotel Finlandia traveling with Balkan Holidays. Main reason, kids 14 & under go FREE. Two adults & one child with full 6 days lessons, skis, boots, lift passes etc for just over £1000. You won't get that in the Alps. Going this year on 26th Jan & already looking to book again for the beginning of March. All in all, very friendly, good value for money up and coming ski resort.
January 06, 2008
Helen & Steve from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
First time skiing at Pamporovo Feb 07,went with a group of experienced skiers. Had a truly fantastic time,good beginners tuition. We are all back again Jan 12th 08. We are all excited and looking forward to having an even better time, now Steve and I are not beginners. Would recommended Pamporovo to others thinking of skiing, so long as you don't expect the best of everything, just go with the flow.
January 06, 2008
john and debbie gotts from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Have been to Pamporovo three times and just love the place, have always stayed at the Pamporovo hotel; lovely staff. lovely rooms, lovely food. We are going back 12th January 2008, can't wait.
December 02, 2007
nigel from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hi all, we have a place just outside Pamporovo in a village called Momchilovtsi and many of the inhabitants work at the ski resort .We love Pamporovo and go there every year to ski a couple of times at least. Our house is a newly built one with 6 ensuite bedrooms 3 lounge/diners and 3 fully fitted kitchens. Although I love Pamps and the night life, I don't think you can beat the village community life of a village. For a start, everything is a third of the price in the village compared to Pamps. There are transfers all day long to the slopes for a couple of bob and Momchilovtsi has its own snowboard park, where, if you don't fancy skiing all day, you can have a few rides a couple of beers and then home. There;s the usual restaurants/bars, shops, internet cafe and post office there too. Hiking trails are there along with mountain bike trails as well if you fancy something different. Summer and winter. Anyway, have a look on our website and there's masses of info on the place there and if you fancy a luxury hol there with out being cramped then feel free to contact me. Good luck Nigel
October 28, 2007
Tom from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Funny how reviews can be different? We went as a family last winter and had a great time. Ski hire company were brilliant - allowed us to store skis on the mountain and change to snowboards whenever we wanted. The restaurants were friendly and good. Food and apartments at Cedar heights were very good quality (and cheap, we booked through bgski.co.uk). I have to agree slightly with the fact that the pistes were not maintained brilliantly and the lift operators didn't seem to know how to keep the chair lift areas free of ice but we have to remember that this is a developing ski resort and the whole of our party (8 people) felt it was a great holiday. I would highly recommend Pamporovo and we have re-booked again for this winter.
October 27, 2007
Michael Robinson from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Don't forget to pre book your lift passes before you go to Pamporovo. Pre booked they are around £85, in resort they are £125 !!!!!. Found a way 'round it though, just tell them you are buying an apartment and they give you the discount. Even the Crystal rep. didn't know this. !!!!