Lion Borovetz, Borovets

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Distance of Lion Borovetz to Ski Lifts

See which Borovets ski lifts are nearest to Lion Borovetz.

  • Gondola "Yastrebetz" gondola - 868m
  • Rila drag lift drag lift - 1163m
  • Martinovi Baraki chair lift - 1196m
  • Rotata drag lift - 1218m
  • Iglika drag lift drag lift - 1219m
  • "Sitnyakovo Express" chair lift - 1325m
  • High-speed Quad-chair "Yastrebetz Express" chair lift - 1933m
  • Surface Lift Sitnyakovo drag lift - 2920m

Navigating in Borovets can vary, as distances from Lion Borovetz to ski lifts are in a straight line.

Lion Borovetz Summary

The Lion hotel is located in one of the most beautiful and peaceful spots in the resort of Borovets, the first and most popular international mountain resort in Bulgaria, just a few minutes' walk away from the main ski-lift station; located at 2000 metres above sea level on the Northern slopes of Rila mountain. The town centre is around 1 km away and guests will find shops within 880 metres of the hotel. The city of Sofia is some 70 km away. This charming hotel comprises excellently fitted rooms and offers its guests a range of services and facilities, for both leisure and business travellers.

FEATURES & FACILITIES

  • Wheelchair-accessible : No
  • Car park : No
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour from 14:00:00
  • Check-out hour to 12:00:00
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Medical service
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Luggage room
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Hot tub
  • Massage

MEALS AT Lion Borovetz, Borovets

  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • À la carte lunch
  • Buffet dinner

BEDROOMS & Lion Borovetz ROOM TYPES

  • Year of construction 2004
  • Total number of rooms 157 : No
  • Number of floors (main building) 6
  • Double rooms 121
  • Apartments 6
  • Studios 24
  • Disability-friendly rooms 6
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Lion Borovetz's details, features and catering can change. Facilities in the description may not allow unlimited use without charge and may not always be available. If any specific feature, facility or meal option is important to your holiday, you must confirm those details with us before booking.

ABOUT THE RESORT & SKI HOLIDAYS IN Borovets Bulgaria

•Lively après ski •Bulgaria’s oldest resort •3 ski centres

In Borovets, Bulgaria’s oldest ski resort, you’ll find a ski destination with the ability to transform from a historic village steeped in culture by day, to a booming party capital by night. Ski on deep, fresh powder at the top of the Mount Musala before making your way back to the charming village, meandering through pine forests, and you’ll understand why Borovets keeps bringing people back.

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for •Beginners •Groups •Après ski

Borovets webcam

Snow Report: Top N/Acm, Bottom N/Acm

Snow Forecast: 6cm expected this week

Snow History: December average depth 26.33cm

Borovets trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Sofia75 km, 1 hr 30
Region:Bulgaria, Rila Mountains
First opened:1896

Borovets lift pass price last reported as £133 (adult 6 day). Ask for a quote when booking Lion Borovetz.
Night skiing: Yes
Borovets has N, NW, W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing December – April.

Town altitude: 1300m
Top of slopes: 2560m
Bottom of piste: 1300m
Vertical drop: 1260m
Total length of trails:24 runs 58km
Longest piste:12km
Borovets Ski Holidays
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Do you dream of skiing down the same mountains where Bulgarian Kings of old once hunted? Oh, right. Just us then. Well, how about a ski holiday at a snip of the price you'd pay in France or Switzerland, with exhilarating views, booming après ski and large doses of sunshine? That's more like it. Here in Borovets, you'll experience a resort steeped in tradition and culture, and of course the fantastic skiing opportunities you'd expect to find at Bulgaria's 1st ski region. You'll be welcomed with open arms ...
Young skiers will love Borokids Park, where the magic carpet helps them get to grips with the snow. Ski lessons can be booked with one of the local ski schools like Hunters and Yanakiev and the Sitnyakovo Royal Residence Ski Way’s wide, gentle slope for some cruisey confidence building. Each of the 3 ski areas offers intermediates something a little different. The Yastrebetz is home to long winding slopes, including the lengthy Yastrebetz 1, which snakes its way through pine trees back to the resort. Ventu...
Despite Bansko’s up and coming popularity, Borovets remains the party capital of Bulgarian ski resorts, with vibrant nightlife guaranteed as soon as you’re off the slopes. The ever-friendly bar hosts at places like Bobby’s and Samokov offer unbelievably cheap local beer, and once the Bulgarian Rakia shots start flowing, you’ll understand why people are back in Borovets year after year. Borovets is far from just another ‘lads holiday’ ski destination. Instead, the country’s oldest ski resort lets a li...

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