It is one of the oldest Bulgarian winter resorts from 1896, and today it is one of the biggest and modern resorts in Bulgaria. Located on the northern slopes of Mousala ridge in the eastern part of Rila with amazing pine woods and 1390 above the sea level this is a perfect place for rest and leisure. The climate of this ski resort is very healthy with mild winters and lots of snow. From mid December till April the slopes of Borovets are covered with lots of snow. There is no pollution in the air of Borovets. Winter is the best time to visit in harmony with full of bliss and natural scenic beauty. Thousands of mountain lovers from foreign countries arrive at this place with equipments to get the skiing experience. The ski pistes of this resort are divided into three regions to avoid the confusion between the 45 kilometers lengthy ski resort. The pistes on Qstrebets are the best pistes. Various winter sports competitions held here and this resort is the major host of these competitions, it hosted World Cup competitions in Alpine Skiing and biathlon track is one of the best in Europe.

Activities at Borovets Ski Resort

Skiing, night-skiing, snowboarding, ski jumps, cross-country skiing, biathlon, and ski-doo etc are the activities which people enjoy here. This ski resort is developed into modern ski resort with many facilities like luxury hotels, discos, shops, and restaurants and a choice of pistes and lifts. This is a best place for snow sports during the winter season as it is an Alpine type resort. There are ski runs for experts, beginners, and advanced skiers which are designed for international standards. The ski runs are located in three different regions. There is an organized lift system in Borovets ski centre which includes Gondola lift and the Borovets ski school is one of the best schools in Bulgaria. There are around 200 ski instructors and are fluent in foreign languages and some of them were professional skiers. There are services for ski and snowboard near the Gondola lift station. It is advised to book your tour before reaching here to take the advantage of low prices as compare to book on the spot.

Accommodation & Transportation

There are many hotels, cottages, apartments, etc depending upon the need of the tourist. Many accommodations provide transport, and skiing facilities to tourists. Online booking is also available with discounts. There are many budget hotels expensive, mid range and low range hotels to suit your needs. Clubs, restaurants, discs, cafes etc all are available near the resort. It is the first and most famous Bulgarian mountain resort on the northern slopes of Rila Mountain and has a perfect location right at the foot of Mt. Musala which is the highest peak on the Balkans. You can reach here from Sofia and Plovdiv which are easily accessible from all the sides of Bulgaria. The amazing snow scenery, makes this place a stunning one and suitable for advanced, beginners and expert skiers. The city of Sofia and Rila Monastery are the nearby places to visit and suitable for sightseeing and shopping. “Carska Bistrica” can also be visited as it is just 10 minutes away from the center of resort.