Ski resort Vitosha in Bulgaria

Vitosha - a ski resort located near Sofia. Located in the mountains of Vitosha at 1,800 m above sea level on the eastern slopes of the highest peak Cherni Vitoshskogo array vrah (2290 m). This is the most high-Bulgarian resort, located 20 miles from the center of the capital. Vitosha - a paradise for skiers around the corner from Sofia. Living in the heart of the capital of Bulgaria in the five-star hotel, you can in 40 minutes to climb to a height of 2150 meters and enjoy the descent on skis. Here, in a national park and is the highest mountain resort in Bulgaria. The snow on its slopes is from early December until mid April. The snow cover reaches 1.5 m Length of ski season is 120 days. The average temperature in January is -6 degrees below zero Celsius. Trails and road sections for skiing, most of which are located on the open slopes high above the forest belt, suitable for skiers of all categories. Steep slopes are a Czerny-vrah are a serious challenge even for very experienced skiers. There are excellent conditions for downhill, slalom, cross-country skiing, as well as hiking tours in the mountains. 6 main ski runs with total length 29 km, located at an altitude between 2220 and 1650 m above sea level. Cross-country skiing - 15 km. Downhill ski lift with a total length of more than 16,000 meters are designed for more than 8000 passengers per hour. Two chairlifts and six ski tow lift to the top of the foot-vrah Czerny, and 6-seater gondola cableway Simeon-Aleko in a few minutes of tourists descend on the outskirts of the capital. The resort is famous Vitosha Bulgaria's first ski school of excellence. Today, it employs highly qualified instructors who speak foreign languages. They offer services for the preparation of skiers of all classes, individually and in groups. Young tourists are older than 6 years old can learn to ski school. After an active day on the slopes are waiting for you pleasant evenings in restaurants, bars and discos resort. Take the opportunity to visit the restaurants in national style: they are at the foot of Vitosha. Be sure to take a trip to Sofia, visit concerts, theater and opera performances. In addition to tours of Sofia and the surrounding area, you can make a trip to the Rila and Bachkovo monasteries, historic city center of Plovdiv, perfectly preserved museum town Koprivshtitsa.