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FIRST CLASS SKIING ON THE SLOPES OF RILA MOUNTAINS
There are over 45 km of ski runs (19 in number) varying in difficulty and length, grouped in 3 regions: Sitniakovo, Markoudzhik and Yastrebets provide skiers with perfect conditions for their favourite sport. All tracks are divided according to their level of difficulty and they can satisfy any skill level - beginners, intermediate or advanced skiers. The pistes of Yastrebets are the best – almost all of the competitions in the resort are taking place there! Usually the slopes of Borovets have snow cover from mid December till mid April or about 120-150 days as a total. There are available ski runs for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers, designed with international markings and multilingual signs. Pistes are bashed and maintained to the high standard.
In brief:
- Height of resort: 1300 m a.s.l.
- Highest skiing area: 2560 m a.s.l.
- Total length of runs:  58 km
- Longest run: 12 km
- Main direction of slopes: North
- Cross country tracks length: 35 km
- Lift system: 1 six seat gondola, 2 High Speed Quad Chair lifts, 2 Fixed Grip Quad Chair lift, 10 Surface ski lifts 

See a map of Borovets ski tracks here

SKI & SNOWBOARD PACKAGES IN BOROVETS WINTER 09-10

SKI & SNOWBOARDING PACKAGES Season 09/10	Adults		Children (up to 12 y.o.)
	6 days	13 days	6 days	13 days
Hire of ski and poles	35	59	29	51
Hire of ski boots	28	49	20	32
Hire of snowboard & soft boots	93	176	-	-
Lift pass	137	254	93	173
Big ski-pack (incl. full ski equipment, lift pass, 4 hours daily tuition + ski evening)	212	415	156	298
Small ski-pack (incl. lift pass + 4 hours daily tuition + ski evening + storage for private ski)	176	345	135	274
Big snowboard pack (incl. snowboard, soft boots, lift pass, 2 hours daily group tuition for 3 days)	215	-	-	-

Notes:
- Prices are in Euro per pax
- These prices are valid only if you have booked a hotel through penguin.dk
- Snowboard services are provided only to clients aged 12 and over.
- Ski services provided to children aged 8 and over.
- Packages of 13 days duration include 12 days tuition

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Country region:   Rila Mountains

HOTELS 

 

FLORA *****

The 5***** Hotel Flora is a brand new building with double rooms, studios and one-bedroom apartments (the latter equipped with self-catering facilities).   Studios are suitable for up to 2 adults. The one-bedroom apartments can house up to 4 adults. The building is located in the central part of Borovets resort, just 50 meters away from the ski lift and 20 meters away from the beginners slopes.

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RILA ****

Hotel Rila - Located in the very heart of the largest ski-resort in Bulgaria - Borovets, hotel "Rila" is the main and one of the best hotel complexes in the area. Built at an altitude of 1300m. above see level offers excellent holiday opportunities. The opportunities for the guests are numerous - from the friendly atmosphere of its restaurants and bars to the colorful show in the night club. Even the most demanding holiday - maker would be satisfied with the recreational and sports activities available. During the winter "Rila" hotel is the indisputable center of the resort's bustling life - its own ski school, kindergarten, ski-depot, toboggans, après-ski - you name it and it is there. "Rila" hotel is an excellent choice for a peaceful vacation with its covered swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, shopping center, round-the-clock reception and helpful tour desk.

Rila Studios - The "Rila studios" (241 in number) are the other part of the impressive hotel complex Rila, sharing the same prime location and facilities. The studios were completely renovated for the Winter 2001/02 season. Suited to 4 adults or a family, they have twin beds, 2 full sized bunk-beds, basic cooking facilities (including a fridge), bath, wc, balcony, cable TV and phone. The hotel features 256 rooms entirely refurbished during 2001. Facilities include: bath, wc, balcony cable TV and phone.

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LION ****

The 4 star hotel Lion is located in one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots of Borovets, just a few minutes walk from the main lift station (complimentary shuttle services the line to the lift and back). The hotel disposes 157 rooms in different categories, each of them equipped with at least a large bathroom with bath tub, TV, radio, mini bar and phone. Other facilities available in the hotel include: a huge restaurant with a wet bar buffet, a traditional Bulgarian tavern, lobby bar with fireplace, outstanding conference rooms with full technical support, fitness centre, solarium, massage, billiards, sauna, swimming pool, SPA centre etc.

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Accomodation and food:   Check the pricelist for the hotel accommodation in Borovets for details.

Price of extra services:   for transfers to the resort and back and/or rent a car services please check for details on our website.

Included in the price:   Check the pricelist for the hotel accommodation in Borovets for details.

Practical information:    For low-cost flights to Bulgaria please check: Wizz Air - http://wizzair.com/; Sky Europe - http://www1.skyeurope.com/; Easy Jet - http://www.easyjet.com/; Germanwings - http://www.germanwings.com/; My Air - http://www.myair.com/; Penguin Travel – http://www.flybulgarien.dk/; Norwegian Air Shuttle - http://www.norwegian.no/

Links to additional information:   
http://ski-bg.com/
http://www.transferbulgaria.com
http://www.bulgariacarrent.com

Vacation Extensions:
Winter Birding Tour "Red-breasted Goose" (Bulgaria)