Height of the resort: 1350 m
 The highest ski point: 2560 m
 Marked ski runs: 40 km
 The longest ski run: 5 km
 Exposure of the slopes : northern

    Borovetz is the oldest mountain resort in Bulgaria which often gathers the world ski elite. It has been a witness of the rise of many Bulgarian champions. The resort is 1350 m above the sea level on the northern slopes of Rila Mountain. Borovetz is at the foot of peak Moussala (2925 m) - the highest one on the Balkan Peninsula.
Borovetz is 73 km away from Sofia and 126 km away from Plovdiv. The town of Samokov is only 10 km away from the resort.
    Established at the end of the 19th century as a park for hunting for the Bulgarian kings, Borovetz has gradually developed into a modern ski resort. The luxury hotels, the restaurants which offer game and the various possibilities for entertainments, together with the excellent network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountain make Borovetz a winter resort of undisputed fame.
    Borovetz provides excellent fascilities for practising all the winter sports - from Alpine sports to cross-country skiing, ski jumping and biathlon. The resort has twice hosted World Cup Alpine skiing rounds. The conditions for biathlon are one of the best in the world.
    The air in Borovetz is crystal-clear. The average temperature during January, the coldest month, is minus 4.6°Ñ.

CONDITIONS FOR SKIING

ski runs     Ski runs and lifts
    The ski runs are suitable for everybody, no matter whether a beginner or a professional skier. The slopes and runs are maintained in perfect condition. They are marked with international markings and multilingual signs.
    Ski schools
    Borovetz ski school which has international prestige and long-standing traditions has more than 200 ski instructors, all of them fluent in different languages. Many of them are former professional skiers.
    Peter Popanguelov Ski School for Expert Skiing and its 10 highly-qualified ski instructors are ready to offer their services to those who want to improve their skiing skills up to a world champion level.
    Ski equipment
    Borovetz has ten ski rental services, situated next to the lift station. They offer ski equipment of world-famous companies as well as toboggans, sledges, etc.
     Emergency rescue service is provided around-the-clock.
    Care for children
    Children between 2 and 4 years can attend the Rila Hotel kindergarten (working hours: 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.). Elder children - from 4 to 7 years - can be enrolled in the skiing kindergarten, located in the neighbourhood of the Rila Hotel (working hours: 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.).

AFTER THE SKI

    Bowling, swimming, sauna, fitness center, billiards, table tennis, a trip with a horse cart, a sky view from a helicopter and other entertainments are at your disposal.

    The Bulgarian folklore evenings are an exclusive attraction you must not miss. You can enjoy old rhythms and dances while tasting native Bulgarian cuisine and world-famous Bulgarian wines.
    Another option is to visit a Bulgarian family and taste the local specialties in a different atmosphere.


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