Borovets is the oldest ski resort in Bulgaria, dating back to the 19th Century when it was a purpose-built hunting place for the Bulgarian Tzars. Since then, it has transformed into a charming alpine resort, set in the foothills of the Rila Mountains.
Borovets is located at the foot of Moussala peak (2925 m) - the highest mountain on the Balkan Peninsula. Borovets itself is easily accessible by road, at a distance of 73 km from Sofia and 126 km from Plovdiv. The nearest town of Samokov is only 10 km from the resort.
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| Borovets is ideally suited to beginners, with a good range of easier slopes located throughout the skiing area, including one starting from the highest run on Mount Musala. Beginners have enough options to learn the skills necessary to improve, without getting bored. | ||
| Intermediate |
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| Skiers that have progressed beyond the level of beginner have a decent number of pistes to hone their skills on, from the Markudjik runs high up the mountain, to the longer Yastrebetz and Popangelov runs further down. | ||
| Expert |
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| While expert skiers are the least well catered for, there are still a couple of interesting runs to master, as Borovets has twice hosted World Cup Alpine skiing rounds. | ||
| Total ski runs | 40km |
| Longest run | 6km |
| Off-piste skiing | Good |
| Slopes exposure | North |
| Highest ski point | 2560m |
| Max vertical drop | 1420m |
| Height of resort | 1350m |
| Drags | 14 |
| Chairlifts | 3 |
| Gondolas | 1 |
| Artificial snow | Yes |
| Night skiing | Yes |
| Snowboarding | Yes |