How big is Malovitsa?
Malovitsa has 15 trails served by 5 lifts — 9th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Bulgaria.
Malovitsa resort guide
Sofia, Bulgaria
Rila Mountains with challenging terrain
Malovitsa at a glance
15
Trails
5
Lifts
8,953ft
Top
5,577ft
Base
3,376ft
Vertical
SOF
Nearest airport, 35 mi
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 5,577ft at the base to 8,953ft at the top, a vertical of 3,376ft. 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 trails 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 January 6 to March 23, about 77 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 20in, 24in 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), 35 mi away in a straight line. Plovdiv (PDV) is 76 mi, Skopje (SKP), North Macedonia is 91 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 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 ticket 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.
- SofiaSOF35 mi · major airport
- PlovdivPDV76 mi · major airport
- SkopjeSKP91 mi · 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
- 10h · 4,711 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 10m · 48 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Plovdiv (PDV)
- Flight
- 10h 10m · 4,795 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 30m · 103 mi
- Total
- ≈ 15h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Skopje (SKP)
- Flight
- 9h 55m · 4,665 mi
- Ground transfer
- 3h 5m · 123 mi
- Total
- ≈ 15h 30m
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.
Malovitsa lift ticket 2025/26
€1306-day adult Malyovitsa · ≈$149
€22 per day · 0.7 km of trails per € · #8 of 15 for value in Bulgaria
46value scoreAverage value
Malovitsa 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 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 trails and 5 lifts, running from 5,577ft to 8,953ft.
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 level
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 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 Malovitsa
Distances are straight-line, not by road.