Pamporovo | |
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Nearest major city | Chepelare (10 km north), Smolyan (15 km south) |
Coordinates | 41°39′0″N 24°41′0″E / 41.65000°N 24.68333°E |
Vertical | 508 m (1,667 ft) |
Top elevation | 1,928 m (6,325 ft) |
Base elevation | 1,420 m (4,660 ft) Stoykite ski centre 1,471 m (4,826 ft) Malina (ski centre 2) |
Trails | 13 (36.8 km (22.9 mi)) - 27% easiest - 61% more difficult - 12% most difficult |
Longest run | Snezhanka 6 (Turisticheskata) 5.15 km (3.20 mi) |
Lift system | 6 chairs, 6 surface |
Lift capacity | 13,000 skiers/hr |
Snowmaking | yes (100%) |
Night skiing | no |
Website | Pamporovo |
Pamporovo (Bulgarian: Пампорово, pronunciation: /pam'porovo/) is a popular ski resort in Smolyan Province, southern Bulgaria. It is set amongst Norway spruce forests and is primarily visited during the winter for skiing and snowboarding. It is also a popular tourist place in summer. The hub of Pamporovo comprises a number of hotels and bars. It is a family-friendly resort and suited for complete beginners and intermediates.