Sports and leisure activities Borovets (Боровец)

The office is located in the lobby of the Rila Hotel and the center is located at the foot of the Martinovi Baraki chairlift. Borosport is in charge of the management of ski, snowboard and cross-country ski slopes, ski lifts, ski passes and city transportation in Borovets. It is also a good address for equipment rental and deposit, ski lessons and childcare, but some hotels (like the Samokov or the Alpin) also offer these services at more competitive prices. Shuttle bus to the slopes every half hour.

Among the many hikes to recommend in the region, we can mention :

Pic Moussala (2,925 m). 6h or 3h depending on the itinerary from the upper station of the cable car. Sitnyakovo Palace (1h30). Chakar voivoda cottage (2h30). Saragyol Palace (3h). Chalet Marista (4h30). Zavratchitsta cottage (6h). Fish Lake (Ribni Ezera). Butch Rider, whose premises are located in the Rila Hotel, offers horseback riding to the Black Rocks (2h30), or to the hunting lodge of the royal family, with refreshments provided (4h).

The ski season runs from mid-December to mid-April, but the best snow is in February and March. The ski area has a total of 58 km of trails including 3 km of night trails and 14 lifts. Don't forget to bring a map before you go! Ski passes can be purchased at the Gondola gondola, inside the Rila Hotel in Borosport, at the bottom of the Sitnyakovo chairlift, or at the bottom of the Yastrebets express chairlift. Large hotels often have their own ski school and ski and snowboard rental store.