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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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October 14, 2007
ben from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Went to Pamporovo in December 2006 for the new year. This resort was very badly organised. *the ski hire was poor as they didn't adjust the skis so your ski's were either falling off every 5 minutes or they wouldn't come off if you hit them with a sledgehammer. *there is only 1 three-man chair lift and a one-man chair lift from the bottom of the slopes for about 2000 people. The queues for the lifts were 1 hour + and the three-man lift kept breaking down so nobody could get up the mountain unless they waited hours for the one-man lift. At the top of the one-man lift you have to walk through a building site to get to the slopes.and then there is another huge queue at the middle station. *the pistes were very badly maintained as there were tree stumps and small pine trees still growing on the slopes and pebbles everywhere. *all the pistes apart from one or two were very narrow. *I would not recommend this resort to anybody, even beginners.
March 07, 2007
Samadamadingdong from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
They really like their bells............. great country. Everyone and everything has a price. I honestly wouldn't go back. The snow was unseasonaly poor (I know every other resort suffered this year in Jan). The main reason I wouldn't go back is because I spent 1472 LEV on booze, having one of the best weeks ever. I've done 3 ski seasons and never have I had lower internal back pains like I did there. They just don't stop partying!! The hotel bar stays open for 24 hours. The drinks were free after 4 am because the bar man couldn't be bothered to leave his drink and use the till. Had red wine for breakfast 2/3 times (completely free) . I think you have to remember when visiting countries like Bulgaria, that they are a little behind others in some respects e.g. food, mountain safety, ski lifts, easy drinking larger and many more, but in my very small and very unimportant opinion this is what makes a holiday a REAL holiday. Whats the worst that could happen??? You could break your spine or crash and cause yourself massive internal bleeding and, because there's no air ambulance, die from said injuries. But on the other hand you could have a truly mind blowing holiday. Like any skiing holiday, if the snow is good, everyone's happy, but if it's poor, then people can get grumpy. I hope that Bulgaria scrubs up well, and maybe in a few years it'll be able to attract more people and more money. Regarding the bells...... my advice is; buy one, or two. Whatever you do, buy one. Talk to the people selling them and have a laugh. I would say that, really, the best tip would be carry a pocket full of change. If you are like me, using the toilet is a common thing, then a pocket full of stickys can come in useful. This country scores a 7/10 for craziness, 7/10 for cost, and 10/10 for the people. Just stay away from the police.
February 11, 2007
Robert Gates from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Just got back from Pamporovo (from 3rd to 10th of feb), started snowing as we arrived on the Saturday night and didn’t stop until Monday morning, had one and a half feet of snow in total. It was badly needed and the slopes were great with a really good variety of runs, however they started to get icy towards the end of the week as there had been no new snow, and the main green run to the bottom of the mountain was horrendous on the Friday with soil exposed near to the four man lift. Lots of people started to get the three man lift to the bottom of the mountain, as this was easier than trying to ski down. It was a truly amazing week and the snow couldn’t have come at a better time. Our group’s instructor was called Stoika, she was absolutely brilliant and showed us some really good runs off the main slope, that were very taxing to do. Our family stayed at the hotel Perelik which is where most of the facilities and clubs are located for the resort, the hotel was very clean and all the staff were very friendly. The food had a good variety but never stayed hot for long and was normally warm by the time of eating (there were chips every night and these were always hot, there was always plain pasta and accompanying sauce, and the salad bar was very good). Food and drink on the mountain was quite cheap and of a decent quality and always hot. The biggest problem with the resort is that there is not much to do in the evenings. I have had a great holiday in Pamporovo and would love to return soon.
February 08, 2007
The Spencer Family from Ski Bulgaria Bulgaria
Just got back from Hotel Perelik, Pamporova, Bulgaria. We went from 27 January - 3 February. There were 6 of us (my parents, 2 children (age 9 and 12 years) and my husband. Went on our first skiing holiday and we had a brill time. We were worried before we left that there was not going to be enough snow but when we arrived there was plenty. Very good skiing instuctor. Her name was Tiadora and she had a twin sister who was also a skiing instructor. We had a great group all learning to ski, whome we are going to stay in touch with. My son and daughter found the skiing pretty easy. There was a lot of injured people on the slopes. We were told they are quick in plastering you up. My dad had a fall on the last day and they set him in a cast. He has just been to hospital here and was told there are no broken bones and have taken him out of the cast so beware!! Hotel Perelik is a very large hotel. Plenty to offer residents. Rooms not up to great standards, just basic. Very hot in the rooms which made it very hard to sleep. We could have done with a bath after a hard day on the slopes. Food simple and warm, not hot. Hotel rep very helpful, her name was Julia. She leant us her hair dryer all week because I thought we had one in our room. Also no kettle which would have been nice to have made a drink. The one thing which is very off putting for Bulgaria is that they smoke everywhere, in the reception, in the restaurant (breakfast and evening times) and in cafes on the slopes. Would definitely recommend skiing in Pamporova to anyone. Hope to go back next year and maybe have the same instructor.
February 07, 2007
Sandrine from Ski France France
Just back on the 4th February from Pamporovo hotel. Terrible attitude at the reception. First night in a room with no shower and mattress on a floor and this is a 4 stars hotel??? Good snow, good ski but still can't get over the hotel, staff not even try to be friendly.
January 31, 2007
megan harry from Ski France France
It was good. Plenty of kids for me to play with. Nice huskies and ponies. Some good staff and some OK staff that were a bit weird.There was only a bit of snow. Good teachers and wicked slopes.
January 31, 2007
sophie from Ski France France
Nice people,kids and really cute huskies.I liked the food and there were lots of kids to play with. There is not much snow yet but it was still a good crack.
January 27, 2007
Rob & Liz from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed at the Hotel Pamporovo, which had excellent facilities. Staff varied from very helpful to aloof. The food was not always very hot, but was well prepared, with enough choice for most tastes. The lounge bar staff (dressed in close fitting 'Christmas Girl' outfits) where particularly popular with the male guests! It's a shame there wasn't more snow, but it did not seem to matter as we had an excellent instructor (Nusha) who kept us busy and entertained all week. The ski buses were good. We never had to wait long and usually got a seat. Overall it was a wonderful holiday and we can't wait to return !
January 24, 2007
Helen from Ski United Kingdom United Kingdom
Been to Pamps 3 years in a row. It is a fantastic place. Not as much snow this year but didn't let this spoil things.`We have had two brill instructors called Jenny and Vasco.`Stayed in Hotel Pamparovo. Found this year it was not as good so will try somewhere else next time.
January 23, 2007
jason murtagh from Ski France France
Went to this resort for new year , snow conditions were not great for the first two days, improved on the Wednesday with some fresh snow. A lot of the runs where closed as a result so the ones that were opened were crowded. The lifts broke down on Friday and it took up to two hours to get up as only a one person chair lift was operating from the bottom. Despite this the resort was great, offering good accommodation with a great variety of bars and restaraunts etc. Lovely friendly people and a very good ski school. I would like to try it again sometime when, hopefully, conditions and lifts are working.