Borovets Ski Map
Firstly, the Borovets ski resort and Borovets ski map is a great alternative to Bulgaria’s largest ski resort of Bansko, offering 58km of runs.
Set in and around snow-covered trees, Borovets offers unique skiing and snowboarding terrain. A number of red runs sprawled amongst blue runs and the odd black and green, a pleasant resort for those beginners and intermediates. Particularly worth noting that similar to Bansko, Borovets is possibly not a resort for experts or those with years of experience. Subsequently, if you’re there for just the skiing and snowboarding, you may get slightly bored.
Unsurpinsgly, being a small resort, congestion can build up coming down a few of the runs and naturally the Yastrebetz lift can get busy at first lift, being the 1 access lift to the Markudjik ski area.
Nevertheless, Borovets has plenty of shops, bars and restaurants to choose from which makes for a cheaper alternatively than the Alps with a nightlife that packs a punch.
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Borovets Piste Map Downloads
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Piste Stats For Borovets
- Height of resort: 1350 m
- Highest skiing area: 2560 m
- Total length of runs: 58 km
- Longest run: 12 km
- Cross country tracks length: 35 km long
- Restaurants and dining options
- Children’s themed areas
- Fun park
- Night skiing
- Freeride areas
- Cross-country skiing
- Adventure activities
Accommodation in Borovets
Borovets accommodation is mostly centred around large, ski resort hotels. Similarly to Borovets, ranging quality from 2 to 5 stars and very affordable, particularly when comparing to Bulgaria’s European ski counterparts in say, Austria or France. Generally seen as Bansko’s livelier cousin with plenty of bars, apré events and restaurants to keep your busy after a day of skiing and before you shut up shop for the evening.
Finally, if Borovets has peaked you’re interest, you can search & book here for all Borovets ski accommodation.
If you want to take a peak at the official Borovets website, you can do so here.
Top Tips For Borovets Ski Resort
Holidaying in Borovets will be a great experience, even if there isn’t a huge dump of snow during your stay. But fear not, below you can find Borovets top tips to help you make the most out of your stay.
- If possible, steer clear of hotels that overlook the main road of Borovets. Here you will find plenty of bars and restaurants that may keep you up until the early hours. Unless, you’re the one who’s in those bars and restaurants until the early hours.
- Borovets is a great place to learn to ski, the mountains can get slightly crowded however even the red and black runs in Borovets aren’t overtly challenging. Definitely great if you’re looking to build your confidence.
- Ski lessons are a lot cheaper when compared to some of the larger and more well known resorts in Europe. For example, France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland. If you want to hone your skills, paying for a few lessons here could save you a few Pounds or Euros in the long term.
- Try your hand at night skiing. Not every ski resorts offers this experience, so well worth doing during your stay in Borovets.
- Borovets are two main lifts that take you up the mountain. On the right hand side you have the Yastrebetz lift. Although a gondola, this can get quite busy in the mornings, so head there early if you can.
- Typically, you will fly from Sofia Airport. When departing and if you have a late flight, why not stay visit the Capital city of Bulgaria and explore, leaving your luggage in one of the storage facilities around the city.