The Skiers' Guide to Borovets: Expert Analysis & Reviews
Ranked 182nd of 230 Ski resorts
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Borovets, located on the northern slopes of the Rila Mountains, is Bulgaria’s oldest ski resort, offering a mix of scenic trails and lively après-ski options. The resort’s slopes are ideal for intermediates, with wide runs and well-groomed pistes, but also feature challenging descents for experts. Night skiing and a variety of snow activities, like snowmobiling, add to the appeal. Borovets is surrounded by dense forests, creating a picturesque backdrop for skiing and snowboarding. Its accessible location, just 70 km from Sofia, makes it popular for weekend trips and family getaways.
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Alex - beginner skier
Mar, 21 - 2025
Cheap and Cheerful Borovets, locals are friendly and the ski schools are decent. Limited hotel accommodation and Apres Ski is based in the town but beer is cheap and everyone is up for a good time. Worth a visit on a budget.
Sara - intermediate snowboarder
Feb, 10 - 2025
We spent a week over Christmas in Borovets Bulgaria. We had soo much snow it was all most too much due to it causing power cuts. The children found this all very exciting but probably not the same feeling for the hotel staff. The generators kicked in after a few minutes. We stayed at the Lion Hotel which is a lovely easy 10 minute stroll to the main area. In the morning we would get the hotel mini bus in and collect our equipment under the Samokov Hotel. After ski school we would walk back. The hotels Spa area was lovely, 1 outside sauna, 2 indoor herbal saunas, 1 salt sauna, 2 steam rooms, a relaxation area, massage/treatment rooms, swimming pool and out door hot tube. The food was plentifully and of a good standard. Rooms were cleaned daily and the tv had English speaking movies on it. The staff we generally warm and welcoming. Father Christmas and his helper came and delivered presents to the children which was such a lovely touch. We were a mix of skiers and Snowboarders. For us Snowboarders the free riding FONFON area was so much fun so if you like moguls then this is not to be missed. The Cool Runnings restaurant/bar is a great place to pop in for a drink and enjoy the daily entertainment. Borovets is a great affordable ski resort to choose.
Gary - advanced skier
Feb, 6 - 2025
Love botovets. Always check snow cover. Some really good runs. Good eating places. Not as wild as it used to be. Got a Greggs now
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