Borovets
Situated at 1350m above the sea level on the northern slopes of Rila Mountain among age-old pine woods, BOROVETS is located at the foot of peak MOUSSALA (2925m) - the highest one on the Balkan Peninsula. BOROVETS is easily accessible, being at a distance of 73km from Sofia and 126km from Plovdiv. The town of Samokov is only 10km down the road from the resort.
BOROVETS is providing excellent opportunities for the whole range of winter sports - from Alpine sports to cross- country skiing, ski jumps and biathlon. The resort twice hosted World Cup Alpine skiing rounds, while the biathlon track is one of the best in the world.
The air in BOROVETS is crystal-clear and totally free of any pollutants while the average temperature during January, the coldest month, is minus 4.6ºC.
Skiing Conditions
The ski runs of various difficulty are suitable for all - beginners, intermediate, advanced, or expert skiers. The slopes and runs are maintained in perfect condition and are designed with international markings and multilingual signs. A snow machine is also in use.
The BOROVETS ski school of international prestige and long-standing traditions has more than 200 ski instructors, all of them fluent in different languages, while many are former professional skiers. Skiing classes come in 5 difficulty levels, from A to E - in groups or individually - 4 hours per day, 6 or 12 days. Cross-country skiing classes are 2 hours daily. All course graduates receive skiing certificates.
The Ski Patrol provides a round-the-clock emergency service. It is organized in four teams, fully equipped with all the necessary quipment including helicopter if needed. It is based at the first station of the cable lift.
Child care - Children between 2 and 4 years old can attend the Rila Hotel kinergarden (working hours: 9a.m. - 4.30p.m. and 7p.m. - 7a.m.). Elder children - from 4 to 7 years old - can be enrolle in the skiing kindergarden, locate in the neighbourhood of the Rila Hotel (working hours: 9a.m. - 4.30p.m.).
Apres Ski
Tobboggan, swimming pools, saunas, fitness center, billiard, table tennis, bowling, and much more - a trip with a sledge, a Ski View with a helicopter, etc. are avilable for your leisure pleasure.
The Bulgarian folklore evenings are an exclusive attraction you must not miss, featuring lively centuries-old rhythms and dances while tasting native Bulgarian cuisine and world famous Bulgarian wines will surely make you their fan for life. Another choice is to visit Bulgarian family and taste the local specialties in a genuine environment.
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| General |
The ski runs of various difficulty are suitable for all - beginners, intermediate, advanced, or expert skiers. The slopes and runs are maintained in perfect condition and are designed with international markings and multilingual signs. A snow machine is also in use.
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| Targeted Activities: |
Cross-country Skiing, Skiing, Snowboarding |
| Season Availability: |
December to April
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| Total Length of Runs: |
40 |
| Number of Lifts: |
16 |
| Lift Details: |
6-men Gondola Lift, 4-men Chair Lift, 1-man Chair Lift, Ski Drags, 3 Baby Drags |
| Altitude: |
1350- meters |
| Other Specifications: |
- Height of resort 1350m
- Highest ski point 2560m
- Marked ski runs 40km
- Longest ski run 5km
- Slopes exposure North
- Cross-country track 18km
The ski runs of BOROVETS are located in three different regions. Two subregions - Sitnyakovo with 4 ski runs and Martinovi baraki with 4 difficult ski runs form the first region. The difficult ski runs are used for slaloming while their lower parts there are special runs for beginners.
The second region - Yastrebets - includes 3 ski runs which are used for international competitions.
Markudjika, the third region, is the highest in the mountain at 2550m above the sea level with the longest lasting snow cover. One of them - Markudjik 3 has been approved by International Skiing Federation for giant slalom competitions.
Cross-country and biathlon tracks are located 2 km away from the resort together with the cross-country tuition tracks. The runs for ski jump are 75 and 50 m long and are serviced by a chair lift.
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