Borovets Is The Oldest Bulgarian Winter Resort With A History That Dates Back To 1896. .

Borovets is a town on the northern slopes of Bulgaria’s Rila Mountains.

It’s the gateway to numerous ski and snowboard runs on Rila National Park’s craggy Musala Ridge. Cycle routes crisscross the alpine landscape.

Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with a history that dates back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the 19th Century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian Kings.

The resort has twice hosted World Cup Alpine Skiing rounds(1981 and 1984), while the Biathlon track is one of the best in the world.