How big is Malovitsa?
Malovitsa has 15 pistes served by 5 lifts — 9th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Bulgaria.
Malovitsa resort guide
Sofia, Bulgaria
Rila Mountains with challenging terrain
Malovitsa at a glance
15
Pistes
5
Lifts
2,729m
Top
1,700m
Base
1,029m
Vertical
SOF
Nearest airport, 57 km
20% beginner40% intermediate40% advanced
Malovitsa offers challenging terrain in the Rila Mountains with excellent snow conditions and stunning alpine scenery.
Your questions about Malovitsa, answered
How high is Malovitsa?
The lifts run from 1700m at the base to 2729m at the top, a vertical of 1029m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Bulgaria, that is the highest, with the 6th biggest vertical.
Is Malovitsa good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Malovitsa split 20% beginner, 40% intermediate and 40% advanced, against an average of 31% beginner and 22% advanced across the resorts we track in Bulgaria.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
When is the ski season at Malovitsa?
Over the last ten winters Malovitsa has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 6 January to 23 March, about 77 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 52cm, 62cm of new snow and 3.7 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Malovitsa?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sofia (SOF), 57km away in a straight line. Plovdiv (PDV) is 122km, Skopje (SKP), North Macedonia is 147km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Malovitsa?
A 6-day adult Malyovitsa costs €130 for 2025/26, or €22 a day. For value it ranks 8th of the 15 resorts we price in Bulgaria.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Malovitsa
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- SofiaSOF57 km · major airport
- PlovdivPDV122 km · major airport
- SkopjeSKP147 km · major airport
Travel time to Malovitsa
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Sofia (SOF)Quickest
- Flight
- 3h 10m · 2,041 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 10m · 77 km
- Total
- ≈ 4h 20m
- Fly to Plovdiv (PDV)
- Flight
- 3h 20m · 2,177 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 30m · 165 km
- Total
- ≈ 5h 50m
- Fly to Skopje (SKP)
- Flight
- 3h 5m · 1,976 km
- Transfer by road
- 3h 5m · 198 km
- Total
- ≈ 6h 10m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Malovitsa lift pass 2025/26
€1306-day adult Malyovitsa · ≈£112
€22 per day · 0.7 km of piste per € · #8 of 15 for value in Bulgaria
46value scoreAverage value
Malovitsa piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Malovitsa. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Malovitsa has 15 pistes and 5 lifts, running from 1,700m to 2,729m.
Why go to Malovitsa
- Challenging terrain
- Rila Mountains location
- Excellent snow conditions
- Stunning alpine scenery
- Good value for money
- Great for advanced skiers
Things to know
- Limited beginner terrain
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited après-ski
- Remote location
Skiing and snowboarding Malovitsa by ability
Beginners
Malovitsa has limited beginner terrain and is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers. Consider taking lessons if you're a beginner.
Intermediates
Good for intermediate skiers! Malovitsa offers some intermediate terrain, but the resort is primarily known for its challenging advanced slopes.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find challenging terrain at Malovitsa, with excellent snow conditions and stunning Rila Mountains alpine scenery.
Our take on Malovitsa
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: malovitsa.bg
More on Malovitsa
- Malovitsa snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Malovitsa snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Malovitsa lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in BulgariaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Bulgaria
Ski resorts near Malovitsa
Distances are straight-line, not by road.