Borovets for Families
Borovets scores 4.9/10 for families: Beginner score 6.4 /10, Village elevation 1,350 m and Drive time from the main airport 101 min.
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Family score
- Family
- Beginner
- Ski-in/ski-out
Scores out of 10 compare mountain facts and facilities; guest reviews are shown separately. Select a score to see how it was worked out. How we score resorts ↗
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Beginner score | 6.4 /10 |
| Village elevation | 1,350 m |
| Drive time from the main airport | 101 min |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Childcare facilities | 0 |
| Pools | 1 |
| Ski schools | 0 |
Tips for families
- Borovets scores 4.9/10 for families.
- 58% of the piste network is green or blue, the easiest classification.
- The village sits at 1,350 m.
Easy pistes
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitnyakovo Royal Residence Ski Way | Blue | 4,798 m15,740 ft | 375 m1,230 ft |
| Haramia | Blue | 1,658 m5,440 ft | 277 m910 ft |
| Markudjik 1 | Blue | 1,595 m5,230 ft | 259 m850 ft |
| Suhar | Blue | 1,273 m4,180 ft | 129 m420 ft |
| Martinovi baraki 1 | Blue | 860 m2,820 ft | 159 m520 ft |
| Sitnyakovo 1 | Blue | 790 m2,590 ft | 203 m670 ft |
| Rotata | Blue | 580 m1,900 ft | 64 m210 ft |
| Iglika | Blue | 363 m1,190 ft | 54 m180 ft |
| Rila | Blue | 352 m1,150 ft | 84 m280 ft |
20 unnamed connecting sections, 9 km5.6 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Is Borovets a good resort for families?
Borovets has a family score of 4.9 out of 10. The main inputs are its beginner score of 6.4 out of 10, a village elevation of 1350 m and a drive of about 101 minutes from the main airport. Its overall score is 4.2 out of 10.
Is there easy terrain in Borovets for children learning to ski?
There are no green pistes, but there are 21.2 km of blue pistes across 9 blue runs. Easiest-grade pistes make up 61.99 % of the total, and 6.1 km of easy piste starts near the base. The beginner score is 6.4 out of 10.
Does Borovets have a nursery slope or magic carpet for young beginners?
Yes. Borovets has 1 nursery slope at village level and 1 magic carpet. The magic carpet is one of 13 lifts in total, alongside 2 gondolas, 4 chairlifts and 6 drag lifts, with a combined capacity of 9600 people per hour.
How long is the transfer from the airport to Borovets with children?
The nearest airport is Sofia, 50.4 km away, with a drive of about 101 minutes. Plovdiv is 105.1 km away, about 137 minutes by road. Borovets has no train station, so the final leg is by road.
What family accommodation is there in Borovets?
Borovets lists 32 places to stay: 25 hotels, 1 chalet and 1 apartment. Of these, 10 are ski-in ski-out, and 31.25 % of places to stay are within 200 m of a lift, giving a ski-in ski-out score of 5.2 out of 10.
What shops and facilities will a family find in Borovets village?
The village has 28 restaurants, 6 supermarkets, 2 pharmacies, 1 swimming pool and 1 ski rental shop. For evenings there are 5 bars and 2 nightclubs, though the nightlife score is 1 out of 10.
When does snow arrive in Borovets for a family ski trip?
Snow usually first arrives in November and January is the snowiest month, with a mean snow depth of 32.7 cm in January. Average season snowfall is 325.1 cm. The resort has no snow cannons, and its snow reliability score is 3.1 out of 10.
Why does Borovets score 4.9/10 for families?
The three inputs that move the score most are Beginner score 6.4 /10, Village elevation 1,350 m and Drive time from the main airport 101 min.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)