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Bansko and Borovets to officially start season tomorrow

Bulgaria's Pamporovo opens ski season

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The ski area in Bulgaria's resort of Pamporovo in the Rhodopes has officially opened on December 17. After the heavy snowfall in recent days, almost all ski slopes in the resort are open. For the first time in years, there is so much snow in December, locals say.

In the ski resort Bansko there is also a significant snow cover. There, the official opening of the season is on December 18, but the first skiers are already descending the slopes. 

From December 18, the slopes in Borovets resort will also welcome tourists.

From December 18 to 28, inclusive, Pamporovo ski resort has announced a reduction in prices for a one-day lift pass, which remains at the value of last season. In the Bansko the promotional prices of ski passes will be until December 26.



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