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Ski Holidays in Borovets, Bulgaria


Set amidst the majestic forest-clad Rila Mountains of Bulgaria is Borovets ski resort. Here there is great skiing, excellent hotels and a lively apres ski scene, making a winter holiday to Borovets a great choice.

Borovets is Bulgaria’s original ski resort. It was built as a winter retreat for Bulgarian Kings. These days you don’t need royal blood to ski here, thankfully everyone is welcome to enjoy this wonderful ski resort

At a height of 1300 metres, Borovets is popular with all grades of skiers. It has a perfect setting that's right at the foot of Mount Moussala (2925 metres), the highest peak in the Balkan region. Here you will find all the elements you need for a great skiing holiday; extensive skiing, a modern lift system, beautiful scenery, a wide variety of hotels plus there’s lots to keep skiers entertained after a day’s skiing. These all combine to make Borovets skiing holidays a great experience.

There is also plenty away from the slopes. You can visit Bulgaria’s fascinating capital city Sofia or the nearby Rila Monastery. A skidoo excursion is also great fun as you zip through the thick forests that surround Borovets.

We are also pleased to announce that Borovets won a recent Post Office Travel Money survey as the best value ski resort in the world! An award that is very well deserved.
 
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Borovets is a great value ski resort in Bulgaria, offering excellent opportunities for winter sports and entertainment.
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Borovets Ski Resort Guide

Skiing in Borovets offers three things to skiers and snowboarders, a challenge, great fun and beautiful scenery. Borovets sits at an altitude of 1320 metres and is surrounded by the breathtaking Rila mountains, the highest in the Balkans. Borovets has been attracting visitors for more than a century and as developed into a modern and renowned ski resort.

Ski Area

Set amidst the majestic forest-clad Rila Mountains and once a hunting ground for Bulgarian Kings, Borovets is now internationally renowned as one of the top visited ski resorts in Bulgaria.

There are 58 kms of ski slopes spread over three ski centres, Sitnyakovo, Markudjik and Yastrebetz. The resort is most suitable for beginners and intermediate skiers thanks to the numerous green and blue runs used by this type of skier. Having said that advanced skiers will also find plenty of skiing to keep them busy.

The longest ski slope is 12kms and there are 160 ski cannons covering 60% of the ski area that pump out snow if needed and the conditions are right.

Extensive skiing and a modern winter sports infrastructure make a Borovets holiday a great choice for you.

Keep Discovering the Region

Borovets is situated on the northern side of Rila Mountain and boasts a perfect location right at the foot of Mount Musala (2925 metres) the highest peak on the Balkans. Borovets resort is popular with all levels of skiers and snowboarders, boasting an incredibly picturesque setting. The well-developed lift network with its unbeatable comfort and innovative technology provides quick and easy access to the 58 km of ski runs.

Borovets resort is renowned for great nightlife with lots of bars, restaurants and cafes, alongside the numerous clubs, making the apres-ski a real attraction at great prices. Those looking for a more subdued nightlife, may enjoy the regular folklore evenings or even visit a genuine Bulgarian house for a taste of traditional home made food and authentic entertainment.

Après-ski

Borovets is as well known for its great apres-ski as it is for its fantastic skiing/snowboarding. There are a few places where you can stay out until 4 in the morning at prices which are a lot less than you would expect to pay in a club back in the UK. For those who perhaps have a yearning to learn about Bulgaria's varied folk traditions, there are regular folklore evenings and even a visit to a genuine Bulgarian home for a taste of home cooking and entertainment. The main nightclubs are at the Samokov and Rila hotels.

Nightlife

There are plenty of restaurants and bars from cosy inns with log fires to busy yet very popular bars. There are also many nightclubs to enjoy, dotted around the resort. Whatever you choose to do, you are certain of fun, relaxation and a truly entertaining experience in this wonderful winter resort.

Excursions

For alternative entertainment, why not try one of our excursions. You can take a full or half day trip to Sofia, Plovdiv or the fascinating Rila Monastery. A Skidoo Safari is great fun. A trained operator takes you through the wood trails of the resort, after that you can have a go! Please book all excursions through your local representative. Children aged 2-11 get a reduction on selected excursion.

Shops

There is a wide variety of shops, stalls and kiosks in the village centre. The shops in the Hotel Rila and Samokov sell branded ski wear and other clothes, souvenirs, and snacks. The stalls, situated along the main street, sell a variety of skis, ski clothing, clothes, CDs and souvenirs.

Medical Arrangements

In Borovets there is a round-the-clock mountain rescue service, ambulance, clinic (with doctor and nurse) plus first aid service on all ski slopes; X-ray facilities are also available in Borovets and the town of Samokov. Please note: Some medical services must be paid for locally in cash. They will provide receipts to enable you to claim back from your insurance company once you get back to the UK.
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Quick Facts
Location
Rila Mountains
Arrival airport
Sofia
Number of hotels
12
Marked Runs
58km
Highest Run Altitude
2560m
Transfer time
1hr 30 min

Currency
Currency
Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
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Popular Borovets Excursions

Borovets by Night

A good start to your holiday guaranteed! Visit six of the best bars in resort and try unique shots at each one.

Ski Doo Adventure

Experience a 45 min drive on a powerful snowmobile. The most fun you can have in the snow! Breathtaking views of the resort.

Snowboarding Taster

Give snowboarding a try. It's so cool! 1 Hour of tuition and equipment. It's a must in the mountains.

Ringos

If you are looking for good old fashioned wintertime fun you have to join us on our snowtubbing. It's a blast for all members of the family.

 
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