Enjoy the Stunning Scenery of the Rila Mountains

Borovets, Bulgaria is known for being one of country's oldest and most popular Ski resorts. Situated in the atmospheric pine forests of the Rila Mountains, the Borovets Ski resort is set among stunning scenery and has a great selection of restaurants, Hotels and nightlife. Borovets also offers decent value for money compared with some European Ski resorts, which may partly account for its ever increasing popularity. The snow conditions in Borovets are among the best in Eastern Europe and it is the perfect resort for both families and larger groups alike.

Lifts and nursery slopes are located conveniently close to the resort centre, making Borovets skiing a fantastic recipe of great value for money, superb snow conditions and remarkable convenience. Borovets accommodation consists of a varied mix of hotel, apartment and Ski chalet. Borovets apartments and Hotels are well-maintained and have high levels of service.

There is plenty of après Ski entertainment in Borovets, with bars cafés, nightclubs and discos keeping visitors busy in the evenings, especially Buzz bar, Mamacitas and Bonkers disco. Some places offer live entertainment including traditional Bulgarian music and dancing and many have 'happy hour' discounts.

Piste Fact File On Borovets

• Resort height – 1350m
• Highest lift – 2550m
• Pisted runs – 40km
• Number of lifts – 15
• Longest run – 5km
• Maximum vertical drop –1420
• Direction of slopes – N, NW, NE

Beginners –Borovets is excellent as a resort for beginners learning to Ski or improving their technique. Borovets offers excellent tuition that will have you progressing onto the more challenging slopes in no time.

Intermediates –Borovets has a range of slopes that are designed ideally for intermediates, offering a broad selection of wide-open runs that will help in building confidence.

Advanced – Advanced level skiers will not find a huge number of black runs in Borovets, but the World Cup course will provide excitement and the most testing skiing Borovets has to offer.

Snowboarding – Borovets is a great place to come for novice snowboarders, with the gentle slopes ideal for mastering the basics needed. However, there are limited challenges for the experienced snowboarder.

Après ski – Borovets offers a wide range of bars, cafés and shops, which represent excellent value. The most popular activities in Borovets include sleigh rides, bowling, a folklore evening and karaoke bars along with the discos and nightclubs.

Transfers – travelling from Sofia is approx 1hr 30mins to Borovets, or from Plovdiv is approx 2hrs 30mins