Vitosha Skiing  Holiday Ideas  Vitosha Mountain		Vitosha Skiing SKIING AND LEISURE-TIME CONDITIONS Skiing conditions in Vitosha are excellent, with an extensive network of ski runs and lifts while four new high-class hotels situated in a compact group offer comfort and entertainment to the tourist. The hotels are located at the fringe of the forest near natural skislopes and in close proximity to the ski runs and lifts. estaurants, bars and night clubs, a tavern, a ski bar and tea shops are also available to the weary skier. GUARANTEED SNOW AND BEATIFUL WEATHER Snowing starts in December and is stable till late in the spring. The snow cover reaches a thickness of 1.50 meters. The duration of skiing season is 120 days while the average temperature of the air during the coldest month, January, is minus 6 C. BIG SKIING FOR EVERYONE The ski runs and tracks, most of which are situated on the open slopes, high above the forest, are suitable for all kinds of skiers - from beginners to experts, while the steep slopes beneath Cherni Vrah pose a challenge for many a champion. There are exellent conditions for slalom and cross-country skiing, as well as for tours on the foot throughout the mountain. The resort has 6 ski runs, two of which have been approved by the International Skiing Federation for international competitions in Alpine disciplines and cross-country skiing. The ski runs are maintained in a perfect condition. Machinery for tramping the runs and artifical snow installations are availble. SKI SCHOOL - EXPERIENCE YOU CAN RELY ON VITOSHA has the oldest ski school in Bulgaria with a high reputation and established traditions. The school staff comprises 40 skiing instructors, all fluent in different languages, who are there to help both the novice and the advanced skier. Skiing classes come in 5 difficulty levels, from A to E - in groups or individually - and vary in duratiion, with the opportunity for recording your first and last skiing lesson on video. Cross-country skiing graduated receive skiing-certificates. SKI & EQUIPMENT RENTALS The ski rental service offers more than 1300 sets of skiing equipment from world famous companies. Skiers can also leave their own equipment for safekeeping there. SKI PACKAGE The Ski Package Offer covers skiing school classes, unlimeted lift usage, hire of ski equipment or the storage of own skis and boots. MOUNTAIN SAFETY The Ski Patrol provides a round-the-clock, 24-hour emergency service and is fully equipped with all the necessary equipment. It is based at Cherni Vrah peak and ALEKO Hostel. CHILDREN Children above the age of 6 can attend the ski school.

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