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Vitosha Ski Resort Guide

Vitosha, Bulgaria

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners and Snowfall.
Total Piste Length13km8 miles
Highest Lift2,290m7,513ft
Resort Height1,800m5,906ft
 Nearest AirportsSofia and Plovdiv
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Vitosha

The ski area of Vitosha is at an altitude of 1,800m5,906ft, with 13km8 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Vitosha has direct access to 13km8 miles of downhill skiing, with 6 marked pistes, served by a total of 10 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,800m5,906ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,290m7,513ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Vitosha offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Vitosha offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Vitosha is 5km3 miles long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Vitosha?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 5 December, with around 14cm5in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Vitosha Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 7 6km4 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 8 
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 2 7km4 miles
Downhill
Total Length
13km8 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
16km10 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
10

Altitudes & Slopes

Vitosha Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,290m7,513ft
Resort Altitude (Vitosha)1,800m5,906ft
Lowest Piste1,650m5,413ft
Max Vertical640m2,100ft

Ski Slope Aspects

NE

Vitosha has ski slopes facing north-east (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Vitosha
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Location and Map

Where is Vitosha?

This ski resort is in Pernik, Bulgaria.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Vitosha is Sofia, 53 minutes drive away.

Plovdiv and Skopje airports are all within three hours drive.

Sofia is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 10 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,320 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Vitosha open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Vitosha