“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
Wow. What an incredible experience. I spent a day ski touring with Split the Mountain and had an incredible time. I’m an experienced skier but it was my first time... read more
Kathryn Strachan
Had an awesome splitboard adventure tour in the Pirin mountains. Lasted the whole day from early morning till sunset. Tour was guided by a very friendly and professional guide. It... read more
Martin Deubzer
Special thanks to Nikolay Pavlov - Nikyata - an impressive person and mountain guide! High professionalism, pure heart, great patience and kindness - this is what he gives to everyone... read more
Elica Hadzhivalcheva
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
The best place for all your mountain adventures.
Георги Георгиев
Friendly professional service with lots of support for unforeseen changes of plan. Thanks Nikya!
Patrick Kirk
TripAdvisor Reviews
- GREAT 2 DAYS ON BANSKO POWDER - I've had 2 fantastic days with my local mountain guide Nicky, 1 for freeriding and 1 splitboarding. I'm sure to come back Tourist53538771343
March 15, 2024 - I joined the Avalanche Basics course in Feb 2020. Right from the start the communication was really great and I felt welcomed despite being a solo traveller with no Bulgarian.<br... read more BenR975
February 12, 2020 - Outstanding, 26 people, fully customized hiking/cultural, 3 locations, mixed abilities - Outstanding hiking, transport & related services for a group of 26 people. Working with Niki & his excellent team, we developed a totally customized 9 day tour, hiking based in... read more Alf O
July 4, 2025 - Arnaud1990 Touring ski - It was excellent! Had a super time. Went to places I wouldn’t never think of. Great and professionals instructors. I consider them now as friends!
February 17, 2020 - lpauline1 Great via ferrata - I recommend this via ferrata with this guide. Our guide was great, really good English so no problem of communication, he answered all our questions and was eager to talk... read more
July 23, 2020 - itaynegev Great via ferrata in the rila mts - Had great time climbing with nikki. He knows the rila and pirin mts really well. He's your man for any outing to the Bulgarian nature, plus, he's nice and a... read more
September 28, 2020
Google Reviews
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
Very good service from this company. The via ferrata tour is a great adventure.
william taylor
Did an avalanche safety course with Split the mountain. Awesome experience. Our instructors, Pavel and Niki were great. Highly reccomended!!
David Gates
Took part in the avalanche safety course and it was as informative and helpful as one would hope. Highly recommend
Ross Hanson
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
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
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
Много добри гидове с опит и готино отношение. Бил съм на туринг няколко пъти и съм участвал в лавинен курс при тях, препоръчвам и ще отида пак 🙂
Dimitar Traychev
We had a great experience hiking the Musala peak with our fantastic guide Nikolay Pavlov. He guided us perfectly across the more difficult parts and was also very patient with the... read more
Laurens van Zinnicq Bergmann
Recently enjoyed a 9 day walking trip in the Rila and Pirin Mountains. Such a great experience all thanks to Niki, Gerry and his two drivers. All were friendly, knowledgeable... read more
Jeanette Woodhead
TripAdvisor Reviews
- Seven Rila lakes to Rila monastery quided trek. - Two days which we will remember forever.
From Rila Lakes to Rila Monestery.
The walk was challenging, over mountainous terrain, but we kept a steady pace and felt well prepared.... Read more Alla N
September 10, 2023martindX2027OB Spectacular Splitboard adventure tour - Had a great splitboard adventure tour in the Pirin mountains. From mellow slopes, steep powder faces, wind blown ridges, riding in tricky terrain i a wood, everything combined in one... Read more
January 15, 2022 - Roving25479497592 A very nice day with an excellent guide - We had a really nice time with our guides Nikolai and Helena. They made sure we were at ease and the whole day was a pure succes because of them.<br... Read more
July 3, 2019Dorsanv Best guide in town - Niki showed us around and gave us exactly was we where looking for: fun, sport, sights and safety. And all of this with a twist of humour.
May 28, 2019 - GREAT 2 DAYS ON BANSKO POWDER - I've had 2 fantastic days with my local mountain guide Nicky, 1 for freeriding and 1 splitboarding. I'm sure to come back Tourist53538771343
March 15, 2024 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 Aubusto
December 31, 2022 - Amazing experience! - Nikya was an amazing guide for the Via Ferrata on Kuklata peak. He picked me up at my hotel at 8 am and the drive to the starting point... Read more Randall B
October 21, 2024NatashaC1622 Magnificent adventure - My spouse and me took Split the Mountain guides to accompany us to Malyovitsa via ferrata climb. The guides were excellent. They arrived on time in set location, spoke very... Read more
August 9, 2019 - Outstanding, 26 people, fully customized hiking/cultural, 3 locations, mixed abilities - Outstanding hiking, transport & related services for a group of 26 people. Working with Niki & his excellent team, we developed a totally customized 9 day tour, hiking based in... Read more Alf O
July 4, 2025deborahEyphrosyne 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
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