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Rila is the highest Bulgarian mountain and with its 2,925 m. the Musala Peak is the highest on the Balkan Peninsula. 200 high-mountain lakes can be found in Rila, as well as 2,000 plant species and rich animal world.

The mountain is famous with the majestic Rila Monastery and with the oldest ski resort in Bulgaria – Borovets.

Borovets is situated on the Northern slopes of the Rila Mountain among century-old pine forests. The resort offers to the Bulgarian and foreign tourists the opportunity to choose among the variety of options for winter sports during the snow season and to relish the greenery and peace of the mountain slopes during the summer.

Pirin is the second highest mountain in Bulgaria and a nature reserve, too. Its highest peak is Vihren (2,914 m). There are more than 170 lakes in the mountain and about 100 species of rare plants, including edelweiss.

The well-known balneologic centre of Sandanski and the most modern winter resort of Bansko are located in the Pirin Mountains.

The town of Bansko is an attractive centre not only with its modern ski equipment but also with its more than 120 cultural monuments and museum-houses, as well as with the national cuisine and folklore traditions.

Stara Planina (Balkan Range) is the longest mountain range in Bulgaria with the highest peak of Botev (2,376 m). The Balkan, which has given its name to the whole peninsula, offers opportunities for long mountain passages, rock climbing, etc. It attracts with its broken terrain and numerous caves. There many picturesque mountain towns which have preserved the spirit of the Revival age and now offer excellent conditions for ecotourism – Kotel, Zheravna, Tryavna, Arbanasi, Bozhentsi, Etara.

Rodopi Mountain are connected with the legend of the mythic singer Orpheus. Buried in greenery, the mountain attracts with its unique folklore traditions, mild climate, picturesque scenery and hospitable population. One of the biggest Bulgarian ski resorts – Pamporovo is situated in Rhodope Mountain, as well as one of the best developed centres for ecotourism – Momchilovtsi.

Pamporovo is situated under the Snezhanka Peak and less than 100 km. from the second biggest city of Plovdiv. The resort offers opportunities for ski and other winter sports and also very good conditions for recreation or family outing.