How big is Borovets?
Borovets has 58 trails served by 15 lifts — 2nd for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Bulgaria.
Borovets resort guide
Sofia, Bulgaria
Bulgaria's oldest ski resort in the Rila Mountains
Borovets at a glance
58
Trails
15
Lifts
8,399ft
Top
4,429ft
Base
3,970ft
Vertical
SOF
Nearest airport, 31 mi
25% beginner50% intermediate25% advanced
Borovets is Bulgaria's oldest ski resort, offering excellent skiing in the Rila Mountains with modern facilities.
Your questions about Borovets, answered
How high is Borovets?
The lifts run from 4,429ft at the base to 8,399ft at the top, a vertical of 3,970ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Bulgaria, that is the 5th highest, with the 4th biggest vertical.
Is Borovets good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Borovets split 25% beginner, 50% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 31% beginner and 22% advanced across the resorts we track in Bulgaria.
On those numbers it suits intermediates.
When is the ski season at Borovets?
Over the last ten winters Borovets has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around January 11 to March 14, about 63 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 17in, 20in of new snow and 2.3 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Borovets?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sofia (SOF), 31 mi away in a straight line. Plovdiv (PDV) is 65 mi, Skopje (SKP), North Macedonia is 104 mi. 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 ticket at Borovets?
A 6-day adult Borovets costs €270 for 2025/26, or €45 a day. For value it ranks 3rd of the 15 resorts we price in Bulgaria.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Borovets
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- SofiaSOF31 mi · major airport
- PlovdivPDV65 mi · major airport
- SkopjeSKP104 mi · major airport
Travel time to Borovets
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Sofia (SOF)Quickest
- Flight
- 10h · 4,711 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h · 42 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 30m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Plovdiv (PDV)
- Flight
- 10h 10m · 4,795 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 10m · 88 mi
- Total
- ≈ 14h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Skopje (SKP)
- Flight
- 9h 55m · 4,665 mi
- Ground transfer
- 3h 30m · 140 mi
- Total
- ≈ 15h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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.
Borovets lift ticket 2025/26
€2706-day adult Borovets · ≈$309
€45 per day · 1.3 km of trails per € · #3 of 15 for value in Bulgaria
58value scoreGood value
Borovets trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Borovets. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Borovets has 58 trails and 15 lifts, running from 4,429ft to 8,399ft.
Why go to Borovets
- Excellent value for money
- Great for beginners and families
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good snow reliability
- Affordable accommodation
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Borovets by ability level
Beginners
Borovets is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Borovets offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Borovets, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Borovets
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: borovets-bg.com
More on Borovets
- Borovets snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Borovets snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Borovets lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket 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 Borovets
Distances are straight-line, not by road.