“Split The Mountain” is a small tour operator and mountain guide service specializing in backcountry splitboard / ski touring, courses, snowshoeing, trekking, hiking, via-ferrata, rock climbing and yoga retreats in the mountains of Bulgaria and the Balkans.
Our groups are small with personal attention. Our trips consist of a selection of programs or courses as well private guiding and customized trips from non-technical treks to via-ferrata and rock climbing adventures, from introductory to backcountry splitboarding and skiing and avalanche courses to technical snowboard and ski clinics and descents to a mountain yoga retreats.
We are the first professional splitboard mountain guides in Bulgaria with over 25 years of riding experience. Our aim is to immerse riders seeking a spiritual backcountry experience in their trip of a lifetime. We will lead you into the heart of the mountains and away from the crowds, whether it be through hiking or ski lifts, or a combination of both. Our splitboarding and backcountry courses and clinics will hone your skills and open these terrains for you even more.
In summers we specialize in customized hiking trips to offbeat destinations in the hidden valleys of Europe, the Himalaya and around the World.
Split The Mountain is a Tour Operator, registered by the Ministry of Tourism and listed in the National Tourist Register under the number РК-01-7757 and has concluded an insurance contract with Euroins Bulgaria Insurance Company, Sofia, “Tour Operator’s Responsibility”.
The Guides of Split The Mountain have diplomas for Mountain Guides registered in the Bulgarian National Tourist Register and are members of the UIMLA – Union of International Mountain Leader Association and Bulgarian Association of Mountain Leaders and Mountain Guides “Mountains and People”, members of ISIA.
Split The Mountain is a registered snowboard and ski school and a member of the Bulgarian Ski School. The training methodology is based on the international standards of the International Ski Instructors Association – ISIA and INTERSKI.
Google Reviews
I had the privilege of having Zhelyazko as our mountain guide, and the experience was absolutely fantastic! Not only did he expertly guide us up the Dzhamdzhiev ridge for the... read more
UabSigromas Sigromas
Split The Moutain is the perfect guide service for your holidays in Bulgaria ! We booked a hike day tour with Nikolay alias "Niki" to discover the Pirin mountain.... read more
Rémi Janot
One of the most excellent tour companies in Bulgaria and perhaps all of Europe! From the very beginning when I was planning my hike for the Musala Peak, Nikolay helped... read more
Kaan K
Split the Mountain go above and beyond when it comes to safety, expertise and a friendly attitude. From introductory splitboarding programmes to guided ski/splitboarding tours and avalanche safety courses, they... read more
Hari Kazakov
We had a fantastic day rock climbing with Pavel. Everything was very well organised - he contacted us a few days before to confirm the weather forecast and his ideas... read more
Helena Siebenrock
Pav was an excellent tour guide- incredibly knowledgable and professional. We had an amazing two days with him and would throughly recommend anyone hires the team to experience the wonders... read more
Nathalie Keddie
TripAdvisor Reviews
- DreamingAboutTheRoad Great day on the powder - I was in Bansko with my gf. Weather was not very good, but Nikolay made effort to use the time in the best possible way.
He is very friendly... read more
May 28, 2019
Google Reviews
Nicky & Geri first class guides. They planned amazing walks. Arranged transport for group which worked seamlessly. Listened to concerns & resolved individual issues. Really know their work👍
John Rickaby
Niki took us out on a 1 day adventure, climbing the ridge of Todorka Peak and guiding us through the back country. We had a taste of everything from climbing... read more
Joma Ormrod
Great personal guiding experience! I was looking to go out touring when visiting Bansko this winter, however since I didn’t know the area I wanted to find someone who could show... read more
Lasse Vinter
Amazing experience. We booked Split The Mountain to get a private tour around the Pirin Mountain lakes and it was sincerely awesome. Our guide Nicki took care of every single... read more
Jorge Cuervo Caballero
I had an amazing day out climbing with the Split the Mountain team in the Vratsa Gorge where we did two multi pitch itineraries in stunning scenery. Pavel and Niki... read more
Lara vdB
Невероятни професионалисти и хора! Прекарахме един незабравим ден на виа ферата-та на Мальовица с Павел! Той ни даде ценни съвети не само за катеренето, но и за алпинизма и ски... read more
Десислава Вълчева
We went to the via Ferrata with our amazing guide Niki! We had such a fun and unique experience. In addition to doing the via Ferrata, Niki also took us... read more
mellombar 1
Nikolay is by far one of the best guides I have ever used. Knowledgeable, interesting and friendly! I cannot recommend him enough to anyone looking for a great experience ski... read more
Corey Allen
Pav was an excellent tour guide- incredibly knowledgable and professional. We had an amazing two days with him and would throughly recommend anyone hires the team to experience the wonders... read more
Nathalie Keddie
Friendly professional service with lots of support for unforeseen changes of plan. Thanks Nikya!
Patrick Kirk
TripAdvisor Reviews
- deborahEyphrosyne Very nice trip - Nicky is a very nice guide very helpfull (He fund warm clothes for us because we don't have it). Nicki prepared us simple but very good food and always waited... Read more
August 16, 2019 Excelent! - We had a fantastic trekking day. A professional company with amazing guides. Bania was great; we had a lovely day with her ascending to an incredible peak. I would recommend... Read more Agustín J
December 31, 2022
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