Skiing in Bulgaria

We primarily deal with two resorts.

Borovets is a purpose developed, world famous, international, small resort on the edge of the Rila mountains. It is an hours drive from Sofia. There are 15 lifts, including a very efficient gondola taking you over the forested lower slopes to the more open higher ski areas which go up to 2560m. The total length of runs is about 40km. Several excellent hotels are just a few minutes walk from the lower gondola station. We in particular recommend the Rila Hotel (***) and Samokov Hotel (****). Both have a large swimming pool and many other facilities for their residents. All rooms offer en-suite facilities and satellite television. Other features at these hotels include various shops, cafes, business centres, live shows, discotheque, children's play areas, ski rental, ski school, horseback riding, fitness, sauna, and medical centre. There is also a bowling alley at the Samokov.

Bansko The small town of Bansko is located just below the northern slopes of the Pirin Mountains - these go up to almost 3000m and have a very alpine character. The town has a population of about 20,000 and has a history going back many hundreds of years. The very well preserved city centre, winding, narrow cobbled streets and old church add a lot of atmosphere to Bansko which is also one of the main cultural centres of Southern Bulgaria.

A brand new gondola system takes you directly from Bansko to the heart of the resort which has just a few years ago been upgraded to a prime resort with 30km of runs, mainly north facing, with excellent off-piste and snowboarding, many fast, state-of-the-art chair lifts and several drag lifts.
The Bansko area is well known for its thermal springs and these together with several excellent swimming pools which also have saunas and fitness rooms alongside them allow for pleasant apres-ski relaxation. There are also discos, bars and cafes to relax in. One evening should be devoted to shopping - shops are often open to seven at night, prices are low and there is a good variety of things on sale.

There are several hotels available at Bansko, the Bulgaria and Pirin are both ****, have swimming pools and other facilities and are on a par with the best hotels in Borovets. Many smaller *** hotels exist which offer exceptionally good value for money - some have satellite TV, bars, saunas, fitness rooms and are fully en-suite with a shower and toilet. The Georgi has a very friendly atmosphere and a real Bulgarian atmosphere. If you opt for one of these you can still have access to the swimming pools of the other hotels.

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	Holy Trinity Church in Bansko. Pirin Mountains in the background.
	The main Shiligarnika piste and chair lift system - Bansko.
	Meal at the Haji Georgi hotel.

The Samokov Hotel in Borovets.