Overview
The Pirin Mountains are a mountain range in southwestern Bulgaria, with Vihren at an altitude of 2,914 m being the highest peak. One hypothesis is the mountain named after Perun, the highest god of Slavic pantheon & the god of thunder and lightning.
Description
In the Pirin Mountains, storms eclipse sunshine in a matter of moments – apt for a region named after ancient Slavic thunder god Perun. This land of giants, with more than 100 peaks surpassing 2000m in height, is greatly admired by hikers. But it’s ski hub Bansko, Bulgaria’s best-developed winter-sports resort, that truly draws crowds.