Borovets is the oldest and the biggest mountain resort in Bulgaria. It is located at 1,350m above the sea level on the northern slopes of Rila mountain among age-old pine woods, at the foot of peak Mousala (2925 m) the highest one on the Balkan peninsula. Borovets was developed into a modern ski resort of high class with premium 4* & 5* hotels, restaurants, pubs, cosy taverns, shops and of course an excellent network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the mountain. The resorts has twice hosted World Cup Alpine skiing rounds.
Borovets offers excellent opportunities for winter sports: alpine skiing, snowboarding, ski running, freestyle, freeride and ski touring. With stunning winter landscapes, bright sunny skies and a total of 24 ski trails, Borovets boasts over 58 km of ski runs in impeccable mountain terrain. Crystal Ski - member of TUI Ski, has awarded Borovets for being voted second in the category "Best ski resorts for adult ski school" by the guests of the global Tour Operator. Over 150 ski trainers contribute to the school’s rank and recognition, as the top ski school in the country and among the best in Europe.
Borovets is easily accessible, being at a distance of 73 km from Sofia. The climate in the resort is soft, the winter is mild with plenty of snowfall. The slopes of Borovets have a permanent snow cover from November to May, more than 1.5 m thick. The average temperature during the coldest month January is - 4.6 ° C. The ski season normally starts in mid-December and ends in April.
Borokids Park is a purpose built space with expert English-speaking ski instructors, dedicated to children and their discovery of skiing and all winter sports. The “magic” conveyor belt, carousel and ski slalom will help your children learn the basics of winter sports in just 4-5 days. The snow park has 8 runs with electrical light for night skiing. The kids’ park is located in the heart of the resort, at the foot of the slope, in front of Rila Hotel.
The trails are designed for all levels of difficulty and load, equally suitable for beginners, experts and everyone in between. The resort is particularly popular among families, beginner and intermediate skiers.
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