Bulgaria
Bulgaria, is a country located in south-eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the north, Serbi and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south. Although it is as large as the UK, its population is only similar in size to London, leaving miles and miles of open countryside to explore.
I have spent the last 7 years researching the mountains of Bulgaria around the ski resorts of Borovets and Bansko and been truely blown away by the uninterupted vistas that greet you around every corner, it really is a Mountain bike paradise undiscovered by the masses and waiting to be explored so let me show you the natural beauty of the place and its people with a fully guided tour of the best of Bulgaria.
I have spent the last 7 years researching the mountains of Bulgaria around the ski resorts of Borovets and Bansko and been truely blown away by the uninterupted vistas that greet you around every corner, it really is a Mountain bike paradise undiscovered by the masses and waiting to be explored so let me show you the natural beauty of the place and its people with a fully guided tour of the best of Bulgaria.
Borovets
Borovets Mountain Bike Park offers 20 km total length of routes, with four levels of difficulty. At present it is the largest in area and has a specially equipped lift (Sitnyakovo Express) fitted with hooks for hanging bikes. Downhill track (orange) has a total length of 2200 meters, 440 meters with a displacement and meets the standards of the International Cycling Union for international competitions. The park has the following equipment: step up, step down, north shore, a few monster jumps and kickers. All facilities are constructed so as to create the best feeling.
Bansko
Bansko is nestled on a huge plateau surrounded by 3 seperate mountain ranges, the Cross Country mountain-biking in the area is both vast and varied. From open plains to steep forested trails, old loggers tracks to single track we tailor the ride to suit you and show you the best of what is on offer in the area.
Trails vary from novice all the way up to the most challenging for the pro rider, ranging from gentle rides across plains to steep and rocky forest trails. Many people who have tried MTB in Bansko have said how fantastic it is and how they have since become hooked on the sport.
Bansko now holds annual MTB rallys and competitions with the biggest yet to come in September 2012 called the 3 mountains ultra and will be 120 kms long around the mountains that surround this amazing sleepy mountain resort.
Trails vary from novice all the way up to the most challenging for the pro rider, ranging from gentle rides across plains to steep and rocky forest trails. Many people who have tried MTB in Bansko have said how fantastic it is and how they have since become hooked on the sport.
Bansko now holds annual MTB rallys and competitions with the biggest yet to come in September 2012 called the 3 mountains ultra and will be 120 kms long around the mountains that surround this amazing sleepy mountain resort.
Accommodation
Aspen Golf is an award-winning complex located just outside of Bansko, Bulgaria’s top ski resort, which boasts the best and most modern ski centre in the country.
The vibrant centre of Bansko with restaurants and clubs is nearby. The Aspen Golf lies at the foot of the Pirin Mountains in close proximity to
Pirin Golf Course. It has exceptional views towards the snow caps of the 3 mountains surrounding Bansko.
This recently opened complex has been finished to a high standard and all apartments are fully equipped. There is an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a jacuzzi and a sauna.
The vibrant centre of Bansko with restaurants and clubs is nearby. The Aspen Golf lies at the foot of the Pirin Mountains in close proximity to
Pirin Golf Course. It has exceptional views towards the snow caps of the 3 mountains surrounding Bansko.
This recently opened complex has been finished to a high standard and all apartments are fully equipped. There is an outdoor and indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a jacuzzi and a sauna.