Included: An experienced, local splitboard/skiing guide with extensive knowledge of the area 5-day Pirin mountains skiing tour (3 days of splitboarding and backcountry skiing) Transport to and from the airport Lift tickets 4 nights in a 3-star hotel Meals indicated in the itinerary Add-ons Single supplement Not included: Flight tickets Meals not indicated in the itinerary Extra drinks Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance — mandatory

How fit do I need to be?

This Pirin mountains skiing tour is rated moderate. Good fitness level is expected and required. You must be able to walk uphill for 3-4 hours using ski touring equipment. For more backcountry skiing adventures in Bulgaria, click here !

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag) Splitboard or touring skis + poles Avalanche equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe) Appropriate ski clothing (Gore-Tex jacket & pants, down jacket, fleece, thermal underwear) Ski helmet Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.) Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For the open group Pirin mountains skiing tour ( with fixed dates ), the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1. It takes a minimum of 4 people for the open group adventure (with fixed dates) to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants. It’s also possible to arrange a private adventure with your people! For private tours , the maximum group size is set at 6 participants For the private group tours , the cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to ski with friends and family! Backcountry skiing in Bulgaria can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Pirin mountains skiing tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Pirin mountains skiing tour is Bansko. To get there, most people fly into Sofia (SOF) Airport . From there, you will be transported to Bansko, as the price includes transportation to and from the Sofia Airport. Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time in a predetermined location, most likely your hotel. Your guides will provide more information before the start of the trip.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

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BANSKO | BULGARIA

Backcountry Skiing in the Bulgarian Pirin Mountains

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Season

January through March

Duration

5 days (3 days backcountry skiing)

Accommodation

3-star hotel in Bansko

Difficulty

Guides

Nikolay Pavlov, Pavel Peev, Split the Mountain

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From $1,130 () / 5 days

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Things to know

Imagine a 5-day tour with 3 full days of splitboarding and backcountry skiing in the beautiful Pirin Mountains of Bulgaria crafted just for you. From mellow slopes to steeper lines, each day is customized to fit your vibe, with flexible plans and a guide who knows the mountain inside out. No cookie-cutter itinerary—just a fresh mix of terrain and conditions tailored to your group’s skill and style. Your guides will handle all the details, from cozy accommodations to transfers, so all that’s left is for you to arrive, gear up, head up to the slopes, and enjoy the ultimate Bulgarian getaway in Bansko.

Adventure highlights

Mellow or steep

The guides will tailor each route to match your group’s skill and mood, from gentle slopes to steep descents
Flexible plans

Every day’s plan is flexible and adapted to snow and weather conditions so you get the best possible experience
Fuel up, Bulgarian-style

Enjoy a hearty Bulgarian breakfast to kick off each day on the mountain, and finish it with delicious dinners

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Black Friday: Backcountry Skiing in the Bulgarian Pirin Mountains (Fixed Dates)

Join us on this open group adventure (with fixed dates). Explore the backcountry around Bansko on a splitboarding and ski touring journey designed for you. Your guides will shape each day to fit the group's skills and goals, blending smooth lines with steeper challenges based on current snow conditions. With accommodations, warm meals, and transfers included, this is your chance to experience Pirin mountains’ incredible terrain without a hitch.

On Day 1, you will arrive in Bansko and get settled in your accommodation. You’ll meet with your guides to make a gear check, and then plan the routes for the following days.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bansko
Our splitboarding and skiing adventure can begin! Each day, after breakfast, we’ll transfer to the starting point, which will take us from 20 to 40 minutes. Then, it’s time to throw on the skins and start our climb. Ascents can last from 2-4 hours, depending on the day’s objective. Once at the top of our line, all that’s left is laying down fresh tracks with no one but you and your crew in sight! The vertical drop ranges from 700 to 2,000 m / 2,297 ft to 6,562 ft. The terrain can vary from mellow slopes to open vertical steep terrain. Later on, we’re going back to Bansko for dinner and a good night’s sleep in our accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Hiking: 1-5 hours
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bansko
On Day 5, after breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes and depart for the airport in Sofia to catch the flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

Backcountry Skiing in the Bulgarian Pirin Mountains (Private)

Join us on a private tour that you can book from January till March. Explore the backcountry around Bansko on a splitboarding and ski touring journey designed for you. Your guides will shape each day to fit the group's skills and goals, blending smooth lines with steeper challenges based on current snow conditions. With accommodations, warm meals, and transfers included, this is your chance to experience Pirin mountains’ incredible terrain without a hitch.

On Day 1, you will arrive in Bansko and get settled in your accommodation. You’ll meet with your guides to make a gear check, and then plan the routes for the following days.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bansko
Our splitboarding and skiing adventure can begin! Each day, after breakfast, we’ll transfer to the starting point, which will take us from 20 to 40 minutes. Then, it’s time to throw on the skins and start our climb. Ascents can last from 2-4 hours, depending on the day’s objective. Once at the top of our line, all that’s left is laying down fresh tracks with no one but you and your crew in sight!. The vertical drop ranges from 700 to 2,000 m / 2,297 ft to 6,562 ft. The terrain can vary from mellow slopes to open vertical steep terrain. Later on, we’re going back to Bansko for dinner and a good night’s sleep in our accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Hiking: 1-5 hours
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bansko
On Day 5, after breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes and depart for the airport in Sofia to catch the flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

Backcountry Skiing in the Bulgarian Pirin Mountains (Fixed Dates)

On Day 1, you will arrive in Bansko and get settled in your accommodation. You’ll meet with your guides to make a gear check, and then plan the routes for the following days.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bansko
Our splitboarding and skiing adventure can begin! Each day, after breakfast, we’ll transfer to the starting point, which will take us from 20 to 40 minutes. Then, it’s time to throw on the skins and start our climb. Ascents can last from 2-4 hours, depending on the day’s objective. Once at the top of our line, all that’s left is laying down fresh tracks with no one but you and your crew in sight! The vertical drop ranges from 700 to 2,000 m / 2,297 ft to 6,562 ft. The terrain can vary from mellow slopes to open vertical steep terrain. Later on, we’re going back to Bansko for dinner and a good night’s sleep in our accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Hiking: 1-5 hours
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Bansko
On Day 5, after breakfast, we’ll say our goodbyes and depart for the airport in Sofia to catch the flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

Backcountry Skiing in the Bulgarian Pirin Mountains

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Meet your guides

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Nikolay Pavlov

Nikolay’s passion for the mountains led him to the Himalayas in 1994 and he was enchanted by their peaks and beauty. Slowly he began exploring the mountains in summer and discovered the art of climbing. So he started looking at things professionally and now holds a Snowboard Instructor qualification Level “3” and international ISIA, a Professional Mountain Leader UIMLA qualification, and in 2009 he became the first Bulgarian Splitboard Guide. From 2016 he holds the International MIAS qualification – MBL2 – Mountain Bike Leader Award.

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Pavel Peev

After years of experience and numerous unforgettable moments, Pavel decided that he wanted to turn the mountains into more than a hobby and become a mountain guide. Pavel is currently a certified Mountain Leader with an UIMLA qualification, Bulgarian splitboard guide and holds level “1” Snowboard Instructor qualification.

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Split the Mountain

Split The Mountain is a small tour operator and mountain guide service specializing in backcountry splitboard / ski touring, courses, snowshoeing, trekking, hiking, via-ferrata, rock climbing, and yoga retreats in the mountains of Bulgaria and the Balkans.

Food

On this Pirin mountains skiing tour, we’ll treat ourselves to tasty local meals for 4 days. Bulgarian breakfasts are a celebration of simplicity and local flavors. A typical morning might start with banitsa, a golden, flaky pastry filled with eggs, cheese, or spinach, often enjoyed with a side of ayran, a refreshing yogurt drink. Another popular choice is mekitsa, deep-fried dough, similar to a donut, served warm with powdered sugar, honey, or jam.

Yogurt or kiselo mlyako, a staple in Bulgarian cuisine, often makes an appearance with fresh fruit, oats, or honey. Simple, hearty, and comforting, Bulgarian breakfasts showcase local ingredients and age-old recipes that bring a cozy start to the day.

Bulgarian dinners often include classics such as moussaka, a comforting casserole layered with potatoes, minced meat, and eggs, or kavarma, a slow-cooked stew of pork or chicken with onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Often, the table also features shopska salad, a mix of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and a generous sprinkle of sirene cheese, which pairs perfectly with the warm main courses.

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Silvia Andreeva (source: Google Reviews)

I took part in the Splitboard Intro course last weekend organized by Split The Mountain team. I am super fascinated with the team and their professionalism, attentive support, to-the-point techniques, focus on safety and love for the mountain and people. Their services are high value for money and I would recommend them to everyone that either want to start or already are practicing splitboarding, free-riding, ski-touring and backcountry, and anything else in the mountains. Thank you wholeheartedly, Nikya, Vanya and Pavka.

Hari Kazakov (source: Google Reviews)

Split the Mountain go above and beyond when it comes to safety, expertise and a friendly attitude. From introductory splitboarding programmes to guided ski/splitboarding tours and avalanche safety courses, they have it all and are my go-to choice when it comes to leaving the resort off to the backcountry.

T Oliver (source: Google Reviews)

Pavel and Niki were excellent ski tour guides and provided three outstanding tours with fantastic customer service and support throughout.

Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced, local splitboard/skiing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 5-day Pirin mountains skiing tour (3 days of splitboarding and backcountry skiing)
  - Transport to and from the airport
  - Lift tickets
  - 4 nights in a 3-star hotel
  - Meals indicated in the itinerary
Add-ons
- - Single supplement
Not included:
- - Flight tickets
  - Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  - Extra drinks
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance — mandatory
This Pirin mountains skiing tour is rated moderate. Good fitness level is expected and required. You must be able to walk uphill for 3-4 hours using ski touring equipment.

For more backcountry skiing adventures in Bulgaria, click here!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  - Splitboard or touring skis + poles
  - Avalanche equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe)
  - Appropriate ski clothing (Gore-Tex jacket & pants, down jacket, fleece, thermal underwear)
  - Ski helmet
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For the open group Pirin mountains skiing tour (with fixed dates), the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 4 people for the open group adventure (with fixed dates) to operate. The maximum group size is set at 12 participants.
  - It’s also possible to arrange a private adventure with your people! For private tours, the maximum group size is set at 6 participants
  - For the private group tours, the cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to ski with friends and family!
Backcountry skiing in Bulgaria can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Pirin mountains skiing tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Pirin mountains skiing tour is Bansko. To get there, most people fly into Sofia (SOF) Airport. From there, you will be transported to Bansko, as the price includes transportation to and from the Sofia Airport.

Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time in a predetermined location, most likely your hotel. Your guides will provide more information before the start of the trip.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits

You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.