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Top Rated for
4.62 (190 Ratings)
Value for Money
4.38 (141 Ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.25 (184 Ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.20 (37 Ratings)
Beginners
4.19 (186 Ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.10 (39 Ratings)
Snowboarders
Beginner 29%
Intermediate 21%
Advanced 36%
Expert 14%
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4.03
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Total Runs
1300
Bottom Elevation
2560
Top Elevation
58
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How Skiers Rate Borovets

4.03 (191 ratings)
Overall Rating
4.62 (190 ratings)
Value for Money
3.50 (189 ratings)
Quiet Slopes
3.80 (184 ratings)
Après-Ski
4.19 (186 ratings)
Accommodation Options
4.25 (184 ratings)
Family Friendliness
4.03 (187 ratings)
Groomed Runs
3.08 (160 ratings)
Powder Zones
3.28 (168 ratings)
Tree Runs
2.77 (144 ratings)
Mogul Fields
3.00 (152 ratings)
Off-Piste
2.64 (146 ratings)
Snow Parks
3.97 (190 ratings)
Lift Efficiency
3.95 (186 ratings)
Eating Out
4.38 (141 ratings)
Ski School Quality
4.20 (37 ratings)
Beginners
4.05 (82 ratings)
Intermediates
3.91 (63 ratings)
Advanced
3.89 (9 ratings)
Experts
4.10 (39 ratings)
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What Skiers Say About Borovets

Borovets is consistently described as a budget-friendly resort that particularly suits beginners and families, with multiple reviewers praising the ski schools and instructors. The ski area is small, with most intermediate skiers able to cover all runs within 2-3 days, and advanced skiers often find limited terrain. Value for money is a recurring theme, though several reviewers note prices have increased since Bulgaria adopted the Euro. Snow conditions are variable, with the resort relying heavily on snow cannons, and late-season visits often see limited piste availability and slushy conditions. The resort has a lively nightlife with cheap bars and restaurants, though some reviewers mention the prevalence of strip clubs as a family concern.

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  • value for money
  • ski schools
  • beginner terrain
  • friendly locals
  • cheap food and drink
  • family-friendly atmosphere
  • small ski area
  • limited advanced terrain
  • variable snow conditions
  • gondola queues
  • narrow runs for snowboarders
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Darren sharp
beginner skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 25 2024
First ever foray to a ski resort, and deliberately chose the cheapest venture with ski school, which is the only reason we chose Borovets.
We had a ball and the pressure was off as it did not break the bank!
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Jesse
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 25 2024
I visited Borovets and it was a good resort, it was my 2nd time snowboarding so it was a good resort to start as a new boarder. It wasnt very busy at the time I went so I had plenty of space to enjoy the runs and improve my skills.

Con: the main strip in Borovets. There were some dodgy guys trying to sell random items, so Id advise all to be weary

Overall, it was a brilliant trip and Id recommend it for new and up and coming skiers/snowboarders.
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Abigail
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 24 2024
Amazing resort, perfect for beginners-advanced with an array of slopes, lovely staff and ski schools. Super money efficient perfect for a budget ski trip or a fancy ski trip completely up to the travellers discretion!
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Marin
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 24 2024
I can definitely say that it is the best option between money and quality. There are about 70 km of slopes, there are many lifts, there is also a gondola that takes you directly to 2400 meters, and of course the food is very good and the services are at a high level, I have been there 2 seasons and I think I will go there again
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Ellisia
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 24 2024
I really enjoyed my time at Borovets. We were lucky to have a huge dumping of snow which made the runs so much more fun! The apres options are very cheap so we made use of that. Food on the slopes is also very cheap but choice can be a little limited. Overall, a great budget ski destination.
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Sean
intermediate skier ⛷️
Dec, 23 2024
Great for a few days, good chairlifts in the main area, very cheap. However the different areas are not connected, e.g. 10 min walk between lower area chairlifts and gondola for high area.
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Les
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 23 2024
Great resort for families, and cheap and cheerful to start your skiing holiday journey, Borovets will not break the bank. The skiing can be as good as anywhere else in Europe when the snow is good, and it normally is....️️️️
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rossa
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 16 2024
pros are the quiet slopes good amount of runs there are some problems with ski lift and snow coverage restaurants arent very good only a few nice ones ski school is amazing perfect for beginners a tip is to do the night skiing
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Huzaifah
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Dec, 11 2024
The lesser counterpart to Bansko, although they are very similar you can expect to pay a little bit more for a little less. It is nonetheless still very good and the quality of the runs is slightly less exciting compared to that in Bansko. I would recommend this to more experienced skiers or snowboarders who are looking for a relatively cheap ski trip
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Harry
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 8 2024
Nice ski area, unfortunately a walk between the two lifts
Snow can be a little slushy in the afternoon
Quite busy with people on the weekend
Still good value for money
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James
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 8 2024
I have been a few times and it can depend on when you go as in beginning or end of season, its a relatively small mountain but for beginners to intermediates its a very good resort to learn on as theres a nice variety of everything and it is pretty quiet compared to most. I have been once where there isnt much snow and the gondola is closed, you are left with a couple of chair lifts and you will get bored after a couple of days if you arent a beginner. The food is amazing around the area especially the Mexican. Never ever go to the hotel festa, it is trash and compared to the others it needs to be dramatically refurbished. Its only redeeming quality is its close to the chair however if you want to go on the gondola its a long walk, any other hotel is better.
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Sam
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 7 2024
Borovets was an extremely good resort for beginners, lots of easy slopes and easy slopes all the way up the mountain so couldnt get bored. Went with a mixed ability group, the advanced skiers ran out after 4/5 days but generally everyone had a good time. This was aided by the cost effectiveness of everything from travel to beers and food. A very good family ski resort, not necessarily aimed at groups of 20 year olds, which is what we were.
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Steven
expert skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 6 2024
excellent resort to learn skiing or boarding, with limited mid range runs and a few really nice black runs there are plenty of runs to play on for a weeks holiday.
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Jacob
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 5 2024
Great place to go and learn either skiing or snowboarding, everyone is super nice and chill. Amazingly cheap prices for a quick get away.
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Micah
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 4 2024
A good resort with a brilliant Apres-ski. If a capable skier, you could complete the resort in 2-3 days as it is split in two different areas with the gondala at one side of the town and the chair lifts for the other part of the resort at the other. This is a good spot if you are wanting a good night life or a short trip however 6 days for me was too long! There are good options for both beginners and advanced skiers.
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Nick
intermediate snowboarder 🏂 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 4 2024
A basic but charming ski resort. Pistes can be very overcrowded, especially at peak times with runs becomming choped up or very icy. Lift queues (particularly for the gondola) can be horrendous.

When the snow is good there is some great tree skiing to be had and areas to shred some decent powder. However, the snow can be variable so best to check snow conditions before booking.

The resort itself has traditional charm and the food is great with many restaurants cooking on open barbecues outside. The apres ski is also very lively in the town centre (check out BJ's bar at the gondola end of town). As such, the resort is popular with stag and hen parties but there is also lots for families to do to.

Accommodation can be a little basic but more luxury Accommodation can be found, particularly at the Hotel Rila.
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Viktor
advanced skier ⛷️
Dec, 3 2024
Borovets is a great option if youre after a budget-friendly ski trip. When I went, the snow wasnt greatsome patchy areasbut there were still enough runs open to have a decent time on the slopes. The higher areas were better for snow, so its worth sticking to those when conditions arent perfect.

The hotels were a bit of a walk from the lifts, which wasnt ideal, especially when youre carrying all your gear, but its manageable. What really stood out, though, was how cheap everything was. Lift passes, food, drinksit was all way more affordable than most other resorts Ive been to.

If you go, maybe rent a locker near the lifts to avoid the daily haul with your skis or board. And definitely try out the local restaurantsbig portions of hearty food for hardly any money. Après-ski is more chilled than somewhere like Val Thorens, but its still fun, and you can enjoy a night out without spending loads.

Its not the fanciest place, but for the price, its solid, and you can still have a really good time.
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Antoan
advanced snowboarder 🏂 🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Dec, 2 2024
Overall great resort, however without good snowfall only a few slopes are open. It is divided in 3 areas, generally the first one is full of children but has great artificial snow facilities as well as the second one. Whereas the third one is high in the mountain, does not have artificial snow facilities but has a lot of off-piste skiing and powder opportunities.
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Jack
intermediate skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Dec, 2 2024
I myself am a intermediate skier how every my partner is not, she never skied before so she did the ski lessons and from not been able to ski to getting to the point is was at the end of the week was unbelievable the ski school and the instructors were amazing

The resort is small but it is incredibly cheep and everything you need is around you. Loads of Choice for hotels or where to go out to eat and drink However not many places to eat on the actual slops. Most was at the bottom of the slopes in the resort.

The slopes are mostly green and blue but had there fair share of red and black aswell The slopes at the bottom of the resort tend to be very busy this is because its where the ski school is, however up the gondola the slopes were more challenging and were less busy made for better skiing.

The resort is perfect for first time skiers and familys I would definitely recommend Borovets
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Steve
advanced skier ⛷️ 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Nov, 27 2024
Borovets is the poor mans ski resort, in the past it was well worth the failings considered the value but prices have crept up over the last few years but the resort hasnt changed much to justify the hike. At one time the ski apre was fantastic but most of the restaurants are near empty and lack atmosphere. They obviously tried to clean up the resorts by closing (most off) the adults entertainment venues which had encouraged a dominant male presence in the resort. The ski pass has doubled, but the slopes if they have snow are generally well groomed and up the top its great fun. Verdict ; not that cheap no more but with a good snowfall still a fun experience. Snowfall can be unpredictable !!!
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