FACTSHEET
► More than 58km of marked ski runs and cross country tracks (longest ski run – 5,8km); altitude of the ski runs: 1350-2560m; main slopes exposure: North
► 2 chair lifts (high speed quads), 1 gondola lift (6 seats); 1 fixed grip quad chair lift, 10 drags and few baby drags;
►Mild winters with heavy snowfalls; the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts; snow cover on slopes normally exceeds 2m in winter
► Huge variety of accommodations – from cozy family-run hotels and holiday apartments to 4-star hotels
► Picturesque location in an age-old pine woods at the foots of the highest peak on the Balkan Peninsula – Musala (2925m a.s.l.) in Rila Mountains
► The closest ski resort to the capital Sofia; only 73km from Sofia airport (1,15 hrs by car) and 126km from Plovdiv (2,30hrs by car from Plovdiv Airport)
► SKI PACKAGES (lift passes, ski and snowboard hire, ski and snowboard schools)
► TRANSFERS to Borovets from Sofia (private & shuttles)
► SKIING FACILITIIES in Borovets (ski tracks, drags, lift system)
► MAP of the Borovets ski tracks
► BOOK A HOTEL in Borovets
APRES SKI
Swimming pools, saunas, small traditional taverns, cafes, fitness centers, billiard, table tennis, night clubs, bars, bowling... it is hard to list all the attractions that could entertain tourists outside skiing. Most of the places work till the early morning and offer good prices and special 'happy hour' discounts and other promotions. The proximity of Sofia provides even more – theatre, opera, shopping, museums, sightseeing tours etc.
DAILY EXCURSIONS IN THE AREA
For non-skiers Borovets offers great variety of possible excursions to places of interest nearby:
► Sofia – the capital of Bulgaria; one of the oldest cities in Europe with history, that can be traced back some 7000 years; loads of opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, theatre, opera etc.
► Rila Monastery – the biggest monastery in Bulgaria and also one of the most remarkable monuments on the Balkan Peninsula. Rila Monastery is UNESCO World Heritage Site.
► Plovdiv – ranks as the second Bulgarian city in population and size. The old town of Plovdiv is one of the oldest European towns contemporary to Troy and Mikena.
MEDICAL & DENTAL SERVICES
The Emergency Ski Patrol service is available 24 hours a day. Ambulance and clinic (with doctor and nurse) are available, as well as first aid, on all ski slopes. Highly qualified dentists and pharmacies are available at the resorts too.
Some medical and all dental services must be paid cash to the doctors (clinics). They should provide the necessary bills, receipts and invoices describing the service and the cost, so that you can claim back the expense to your insurance company. It's recommended that you call your insurance company and inform them in case of injury.