Borovets

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Location

Kocherinovo
Bulgaria
42° 7' 0.0012" N, 23° 0' 0" E
BG
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The oldest Bulgarian winter resort is Borovets with a history from 1896! Today Borovets is the biggest and most modern resort in Bulgaria. It is situated on the conterminous Borovets col and on the northern slopes of the Mousala ridge in the eastern part of Rila. Huddled in venerable pine woods 1390 meters above the sea level (with highest pistes at 2600 m)makes it a perfect place for relax and recreation. The ski runs of Borovets are located in three different regions. Cross-country and biathlon tracks are located 2 km away from the resort together with the cross-country tuition tracks. Borovets ski centre is serviced by a well organized lift system , including a Gondola lift.

BASE: 4265ft
SUMMIT: 8398ft
VERTICAL DROP: 3969ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 12
Gondolas: 1
Chairs: 4
Surface: 11

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