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 The oldest resort dating back to the year of 1896.
Today Borovetz is the biggest, first-class mountain resort in Bulgaria. Situated at 1350m above the sea level on the northern slopes of Rila Mountain among age-old pine woods, Borovetz is located at the foot of peak Mussala (2925m) - the highest one on the Balkan Peninsula.
It is easily accessible, being at a distance of 73km from Sofia and 126km from Plovdiv. The town of Samokov is only 10km down the road from the resort. There is regular bus transport to them, the buses to Samokov running every 30 minutes.
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Climate
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 It's pleasantly cool here in summer (the average July temperature is 15,2oC) and the winter is mild and snowy (the average January temperature being 4.8oC) The air in Borovetz is crystal-clear and totally free of any pollutants.
The perfect opportunities for practising winter sports attract thousand of fans of the mountains from Bulgaria and from abroad.
The resort twice hosted World Cup Alpine skiing rounds, while the biathlon track is one of the best in the world.
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Skiing conditions
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Over 45 km of ski runs varying in difficulty grouped in 3 regions: Sitnyakovo, Markoudjik and Yastrebets.
The slopes and runs are maintained in perfect condition and are designed with international markings and multilingual signs.
The Borovetz ski school of international prestige and long-standing traditions has more than 200 ski instructors, all of them fluent in different languages. Skiing classes come in 5 difficulty levels, from A to E - in groups or individually - 4 hours per day, 6 or 12 days. All course graduates receive skiing certificates.
Borovetz has ten ski rental services, situated next to the lift station around the ski runs. They offer 7000 sets of skiing equipment from the world famous companies, as well as toboggans, sledges, etc. Skiers can also leave their own equipment for safekeeping there.
The cabin cableway to the peak of Yastrebets is the most imposing one. Its capacity adds up to 1200 people per hour. The journey takes 23min. Hiking trails may be undertaken from Borovets along marked routes to various sites in Rila - to mount Mussala 6 hours.
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Apres ski
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 Toboggans, swimming pools, saunas, fitness center, billiard, table tennis, bowling, and much more - a trip with a sledge, a ski view with a helicopter, etc. are available for your leisure pleasure.
The Bulgarian folklore evenings are an exclusive attraction you must not miss, featuring folk rhythms and dances while tasting native Bulgarian cuisine and world famous Bulgarian wines will surely make you their fan for life. Another choice is to visit Bulgarian family and taste the local specialties in a genuine environment.
The Ski Patrol provides a round-the-clock emergency service. It is organized in four teams fully equipped with all the necessary equipment including helicopter if needed. It is based at the first station of the cable lift.
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Entertainment
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Borovetz also offers a larger choice of night-life opportunities with its many night clubs, bars and discos, ski carnivals which are real fiestas for the guests of the resort.
Borovetz offers scores of scenic routes, including many ski-routes, in groups leaded by experience guides. The organized trips lead to picturesque spots in the Rila Mountain like Seven Rila lakes, peak Malyovitsa, peak Moussala, etc. A photo safari and a visit to the Bulgarian kings residence of Bistritsa are also regularly organized. Various trips to different tourist attractions throughout Bulgaria are offered as well. Trips to Melnik with its unique pyramids and famous wines, to Sofia, Plovdiv and Rila Monastery are among the most interesting ones.
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Other places of interest in the region
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| English Pub & BBQ Restaurant "Alpin" |
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| Mexican Restaurant "Mamacita" |
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| China Restaurant "Red Dragon" |
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| Indian Restaurant "Taj Mahal" |
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| Apres Ski & Disco Bar "Buzz Bar" |
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