The town of Chepelare has 6067 inhabitans and is 1100 m. above sea level. It is situated in the heart of the Rhodopi mountains. Chepelare is 222 km. south-east of Sofia and 72 km. south of Plovdiv. The town is a typical winter resort and is visited by tourists and skiers. Chepelare is the town that is situated at a highest altitude in Bulgaria. Chepelare as a setlement was founded in 1726. There are several churches and museums that may be of interests to the visiting tourists. To the people on holiday Chepelare offers plenty of accomodations and yet during the winter months it is advisable for the tourists to book in advance. There are more than 20 small hotels and plenty of private lodgings in the town. Most of the hotels have restaurants where tourists can order breakfast or dinner. Ski rentals are available at the hotels too. If you are interested in real estates and want to buy cheap bulgarian property Chepelare has what to offer you. If you are a keen skiier and don't want to worry for reservations you can buy very cheap nice houses in Chepelare. The longest ski run in Bulgaria is in Chepelare. The skiing infrastructure is basic, but very well maintained.There is a 2-chair lift with total length of 2471 m and capacity of 700 persons per hour that reaches the top of the mountain to Mechi Chal peak (1873 m) just for 17 minutes, where the starting points of the ski runs are located. A few smaller drag/towrope lifts are also are available for the skiers to enjoy. The ski runs are open from December usually to April depending on the snow conditions. The resort also offers a lighted slope for children and beginners right in the center of the town.


The runs vary in difficulty from black to green and are some of the longest in Bulgaria. There are a total of 11,400 meters of ski runs.

The only transport to Chepelare are bus lines. 15 km. from Chepelare is the Rozhen Observatory which is open for tourists.