Borovets

Overview

Borovets sits at 1,350 m above sea level on the northern slopes of the Rila Mountains. The highest peak, Musala (2,925 m), is the highest point on the Balkan Peninsula. The resort is 73 km from Sofia and 126 km from Plovdiv, near the town of Samokov (10 km).

Terrain & runs

58 km of marked alpine ski runs, 35 km of cross-country trails designed to FIS requirements, snowboarding facilities, ski jumping, and biathlon. The resort hosted the Biathlon World Championship in 1993.

Ski centers

• Central Borovets: 1,337–1,780 m
• Yastrebets: 1,340–2,369 m
• Markudjik: 2,340–2,550 m

Activities

Night skiing, Ski Doo rides, mountain excursions. Round-the-clock mountain rescue service.

Getting there

73 km from Sofia (about 1 hour by car), 126 km from Plovdiv. The nearest town is Samokov (10 km).