Borovets Ski Resort Guide
Borovets, Bulgaria
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Highest Lift | 2,550m |
| Resort Height | 1,320m |
| Nearest Airports | Sofia and Plovdiv |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Borovets
Borovets is a popular ski resort nestled in the Rila Mountains of Bulgaria. Known for its diverse slopes and vibrant atmosphere, it caters to skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Summary
Borovets offers a mix of well-groomed pistes and off-piste opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts. The resort features modern lifts, ensuring easy access to the mountain’s varied terrain.
The ski area of Borovets is at an altitude of 1,320m.
Borovets has direct access to 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,550m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Borovets is 6km long.
Snow and Weather
Borovets typically enjoys good snow reliability, with average snow depths ranging from 50 to 150 cm throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in Borovets?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Borovets.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Borovets Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 9 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 11 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 35km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Borovets Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,550m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,350m |
| Resort Altitude (Borovets) | 1,320m |
| Max Vertical | 1,230m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The Rila Mountains surround Borovets, boasting 58 kilometers of ski runs with elevations reaching up to 2,560 meters. Notable pistes include the Yastrebets and Markudjik areas, served by lifts such as the Gondola and Sitnyakovo Express.
Borovets offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Ski Lessons in Borovets
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Borovets Ski Schools and Borovets Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Borovets provides excellent snowboarding options, including terrain parks like the Yastrebets Park. These parks feature jumps, rails, and boxes suitable for all skill levels.
Location and Map
Where is Borovets?
This ski resort is in Samokov, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Borovets is Sofia, 54 minutes drive away.
Plovdiv airport is also within three hours drive.
Sofia is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Traveling to Borovets is straightforward, with Sofia Airport being the main gateway. From the airport, it’s about a 1.5-hour drive via the E80 road, with shuttle services and private transfers available.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 16,750 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 2km of ski runs, with 6 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Borovets open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Piste Map
Talking about Borovets
Mentions in recent J2Ski News Items and Snow Reports from our users...
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, Borovets offers lively après-ski options. Notable spots include the Happy End Bar and the Black Tiger nightclub, along with various restaurants serving local and international cuisine.
