Borovets

Borovets is one of the largest and oldest ski resorts in Bulgaria. Huddled amid the century old pine forests on the Northern slopes of the Musala ridge – the resort is in the eastern part of the Rila Mountain. At night the village offers a great choice of restaurants, bars and nightclubs to suit everyone’s taste – all located a few-minutes’ walk from your hotel.

Highlights

  • Enjoy skiing under the stars with Night Skiing
  • Apres-Ski Scene with plenty of bars, restaurants and entertainment options
  • Nestled in the Rila Mountains with stunning views
  • Variety of slopes suitable for all skill levels
  • Great value for money compared to other European ski resorts

Resort Info

Borovets is one of Bulgaria’s largest and oldest ski resorts, nestled amid century-old pine forests on the northern slopes of the Musala Ridge in the eastern Rila Mountain. The village offers a vibrant nightlife with a variety of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, all within a few minutes’ walk from your hotel. Known for its fantastic nightlife, the main nightclubs are located in the Rila and Samokov hotels, offering a cosy atmosphere and great value for money.

Visitors can enjoy excursions to Sofia or Plovdiv, or embark on a Skidoo Safari. The village center has plenty of shops, stalls, and kiosks, with Hotel Rila and Samokov offering ski wear, clothes, and souvenirs.

While night skiing is not included in your ski pack, you can experience the thrill of skiing down Borovets’ illuminated slopes, which range in difficulty from green to black and can be purchased at the resort.

 

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Transfer times

  • Sofia to Borovets - 1 hr 20 mins
  • Plovdiv to Borovets - 3 hours

Other activties

  • Horseback ride through the snow
  • Night-skiing
  • Paragliding
  • Natural hot springs

Ski Area

The Borovets ski resort features three interconnected ski areas—Sitnyakovo, Yastrebets, and Markudjik—linked by a gondola lift, modern chairlifts, and button lifts. As one of the largest ski resorts in Bulgaria, Borovets boasts a rich history spanning over 120 years.

Starting from the expansive Rila hotel complex and charming village center, the Martinovi Baraki Express chairlift ascends to slopes suitable for all skill levels, offering diverse options for skiing and snowboarding. Borovets provides a multitude of exciting winter sports activities, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, freestyle, cross-country skiing, biathlon, ski jumping, and scenic winter hikes. The ski slopes are blanketed in snow from December until April.

Height of resort
1,350m

Altitude of highest ski run
2,550m

Marked runs
58 Km

Longest run
12km

Direction of slopes
North

Number of lifts
13 (1 gondola lift, 2 high-speed quad chair lifts, 1 fixed grip quad chair lift, 7 drag lifts and 1 magic carpet)

Ski School
Suitable for those age 7 and upwards

Ski Kinder Garden
Suitable for children aged 4-6