“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
We had the most perfect day with Nik doing the via ferrata at Kuklata Peak and are still smiling about the trip. If you want to do any hiking, via... read more
Sarah Ong
Жестоко преживяване!
Ина Тасова
Absolutely amazing guides. Straightforward booking and arrangements. Extremely punctual. And they are highly knowledgeable of the hidden gems that only the most experienced mountaineers know about.
Ricardo Restrepo
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
20th March 2022 - Introductory Ski Touring Day. We were a party of 4 - 3 of whom had no ski touring experience. Vanya came and saw us... read more
Christopher Thompson
I couldn't write a higher review. I came to Bulgaria from international for the Avalanche course. While almost everyone was Bulgarian, the instructors (three amazing ones) made sure to go... read more
Aaron Gold
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, 2023 - 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, 2024 - 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 - I’ve attended the 2 days snowboarding course and I definitely recommend this guys! They changed my riding and now I’m feeling more confident in the mountain. Thank you guys! Daniel V
March 1, 2022 - Yuvalag Via-Ferrta in Trigrad Bulgaria (Rhodophy mountains - Few weeks ago I contacted with Niki from "Split the Mountain" company, In order to guide me and my family through via-ferrata trauk near Trigrad (Bulgaria).
Niki came with Yordan... read more
October 19, 2019 - Elica P 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
August 17, 2023
Google Reviews
The best place for all your mountain adventures.
Георги Георгиев
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
The best mountain guides I've met. I went on multiple touring adventures with them, completed a riding technique course (which completely changed my views on snowboarding and drastically improved my... read more
Xenia Cotlearova
Good people with good ethics towards the mountain. I went to the carving technique lesson and Nikyata set the base for me to become a machine in snowboarding 😀 Can’t wait... read more
Kalina Velikova (Kkika)
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
I couldn't write a higher review. I came to Bulgaria from international for the Avalanche course. While almost everyone was Bulgarian, the instructors (three amazing ones) made sure to go... read more
Aaron Gold
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
Excellent experience. Absolutely amazing company, 100% official trained guides. Bania was incredible during the whole day. I strongly recommend them.
Agustín José
Had great time conquering mountain Musala today with guide Nikolay Pavlov. Highly recommend the company for mountain hiking tours in Bulgaria, the prices are good too!
Airidas Virzintas
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... read more
Lasse Vinter
TripAdvisor Reviews
- 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, 2020Roving25479497592 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, 2019 - NatashaC1622 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 The trip was booked about 2 weeks before our travels with Split the mountain. The communications early on was prompt and informative. On the day of our hike our guide... Read more Lee W
July 1, 2019 - 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 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 - 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 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, 2023 - Yuvalag Via-Ferrta in Trigrad Bulgaria (Rhodophy mountains - Few weeks ago I contacted with Niki from "Split the Mountain" company, In order to guide me and my family through via-ferrata trauk near Trigrad (Bulgaria).
Niki came with Yordan... Read more
October 19, 2019Arnaud1990 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
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