Chepelare is a Bulgaria ski resort in the Smolyan region, based around the village of Chepelare. The resort offers 15 km of pistes across 6 lifts, rising from 1150 m to 1873 m for a 723 m vertical drop. Terrain suits beginner, intermediate riders plus groomed cross-country loops.
Ski School, Cross Country.
Outside the ski season, Chepelare opens up for Hiking, Mountain Biking — a genuine year-round mountain destination.
Wildlife commonly spotted around Chepelare includes Brown Bear, Wolf, Chamois, Golden Eagle. The area sits close to protected zones such as National Parks of Bulgaria.
Chepelare has 15 km of marked pistes served by 6 lifts, with a vertical drop of 723 m between 1150 m and 1873 m.
Chepelare caters primarily to beginner, intermediate skiers and snowboarders. Cross-country loops are groomed nearby.
The nearest major airport is Plovdiv (PDV), roughly 80 km from the resort. Book transfers, hire cars or train legs from any UK or EU gateway.
Summer visitors to Chepelare enjoy Hiking, Mountain Biking across the surrounding valleys and lifts.