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The Rila Mountain

The Rila mountain, situated in the western parts of Bulgaria, will fascinate you with its magnificence and beauty. Whichever tourist route you take in the Rila mountain you will be stunned by the marvelous alpine landscape with snow-covered peaks, circuses with crystal mountain lakes, steep cliffs and spectacular waterfalls. The Rila mountain is a real treasure for lovers of extreme sports like mountain hikers and alpinists. It offers numerous signed tourist tracks eco-paths and steep walls suitable for alpine climbing. Tourists can take refuge in a multitude of chalets spread throughout the mountain, which offer basic accommodation and warm food. The highest peak not only in the Rila mountain but on the whole Balkan peninsula is mount Mussala. It rises majestically in the eastern part of the mountain, the famous Borovets resort situated at its foot.

The Seven Rila Lakes

The Seven Rila Lakes circus is one of the most impressive natural formations in the Rila mountain. Each of the Seven Lakes bears a name, resembling its shape: Salzata (The Tear), Okoto (The Eye), Babreka (The Kidney), Bliznaka (The Twins), Botanicheskoto or Trilistnika (The Botanical), Ribnoto (The Fish lake), and Dolnoto. The lakes are surrounded by steep rocks and fragrant green meadows. The incredible beauty and the easy accessibility of the place attract thousands of tourists from all over the world. The Seven Rila Lakes are a traditional gathering place for the followers of the White brotherhood who celebrate the union of the human soul and nature each summer in August. Several signed routes lead to the Seven Lakes, one of them starting from the Rila monastery.

The Rila Monastery

The impressive architectural complex of the Rila Monastery is nestling in the northwestern foothills of the Rila mountain. It is the biggest monastery in Bulgaria and a significant cultural monument. Parts of it were ravaged and rebuilt many times since its foundation in the 10th c. The Rila monastery boasts an incredibly rich and well-preserved decoration with murals and wood-carvings by self-taught masters. There is comfortable transport from Sofia and Blagoevgrad to the monastery.

Borovets ski resort

The ski resort of Borovets has gained world popularity with the excellent conditions for all types of winter sports it offers. Lots of people are attracted by the perfectly maintained ski-runs, the comfortable and cheap accommodation and the numerous opportunities for entertainment in Borovets. The resort offers a wide selection of hotels, varying strongly in rating and style. The biggest of them is the Rila hotel with a capacity of 1300 guests. The Rila hotel has been greatly renovated in the recent years and offers its guests first-class accommodation with various facilities. Most of the rooms and studios in the Rila hotel have a splendid view over the slopes.

Skiing in Malyovitsa, Semkovo and Panichishte

Malyovitsa Complex – one of the most beautiful ski resorts in Bulgaria and a famous alpine sports centre. Besides the imposing Malyovitsa peak, there are a dozen more peaks in the region with high cliffs, suitable for alpine climbing. There is convenient transport from the town of Samokov and the village of Govedartsi to the Malyovitsa Complex. The resort is a starting point of many tourist routes in the Rila mountain – to the Strashnoto Lake, to the Seven Rila Lakes, to the Ribni Lakes Chalet, to the Rila Monastery. Panichishte is a small ski resort in the Rila mountain offering several well-maintained ski-runs and comfortable accommodation in the numerous chalets and hotels. There are also good conditions for cross-country skiing and sledding. Some of the ski runs start from the Seven Rila Lakes chalet. Nestling on the eastern slopes of the Rila mountain, the small resort town of Semkovo offers perfect conditions for winter sports and summer mountain hiking. Many tourist routes start from Semkovo and climb up the mountain leading to some of the most beautiful lakes in Rila – the Vapskite Lakes, the Skalishkite Lakes and the Dry Lake.

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Reviews

proba - Bulgaria, 03.01.2015 17:37

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luben - your rep in Bansko - Bulgaria, 13.12.2012 15:11

Dear all,
The ski season in Bansko is already open. The conditions are great.
Don't forget to book you Bansko holiday via our web site. great choice of various accommodations, the best prices for ski packages, transfers and flight.
Be welcome,
Luben

VERA - Macedonia, 05.12.2012 18:11

very biytiful ski

dave - United Kingdom, 05.02.2011 22:43

stayed in bansko hotel stratzhite in dec 2011, not too much snow but the ski school instructor was brilliant and made the best of what was available, excellent customer rapport and instruction. bansko hotel stratzite was very good, spacious and clean friendly staff and footy on the tv most days(premier games via bulgarian sky)..would return here, nightlife everything you want and restaurants ok priced too. Bulgarian people good and you shouldnt be put off by their somewhat quiet nature. after all this is still ex east european state coming out of the eastern bloc era......good value for money, great ski instruction food available if hotel not suitable. out of 10 give it 8.

bulgaria-hotels.com admin - Bulgaria, 13.04.2010 17:02

Hi Rain, we thank you for your comment. We are more than pleased to see that you are satisfied with your holiday. Please, be kindly invited to join us on Facebook in order to receive regular updates for Bansko and share info with us.
All the best from bulgaria-hotels.com team

Rain - United Kingdom, 07.04.2010 23:39

just come back from easter break in Bansko. Brilliant time great skiing even snowed whilst we were there.
Great facilities.

mimalila - United Kingdom, 10.01.2010 19:26

Is that snow in Borovets? are we finally starting the season.

mimalila - United Kingdom, 10.01.2010 18:41

Is that snow in Borovets? are we finally starting the season.

mimalila - United Kingdom, 10.01.2010 17:46

Is that snow in Borovets? are we finally starting the season.

bulgaria-hotels.com answer - Bulgaria, 07.01.2010 14:23

Hi Alan,
thank you for your kind feedback, it is useful for all of us. Will keep fingers crossed to enjoy great skiing holiday

Lazar Trajkov - Macedonia, 02.01.2010 12:33

Hi to all skiers around the world, wishing you happy and prosperous New year.
Could anybody tell hows the ski situation at Bansko slopes i.e. real snow, piste conditions, whats open whats not, does the ski road open etc.
Pgds an thx
Lazar

Lazar Trajkov - Macedonia, 02.01.2010 12:30

bulgaria-hotels.com answer - Bulgaria, 27.12.2009 11:59

Dear Parksy,

It is going to snow Sun night. So there will be dusting of snow, however, temperatures are changing constantly. Again snowfalls are expected on 30th Dec night, so supposedly the beginning of next year snow will great in all resorts. Please, note that on the left hand side of our homepage you will see our brand new section: bulgaria snow report and besides the live weather that we have for each skiing resort, we have updated weather forecast in the abovementioned section, so till the end of the year weather forecast has been published. On the 30th of Dec we will also publish forecast for the period 1st-6th Jan 2010:), so don't worry we will update you on the conditions.

bulgaria-hotels.com answer - Bulgaria, 15.12.2009 16:34

Hi everyone,
There are snow precipitations right now. Actually they will be in abundance in the coming days. Certainly those of you who are going to spend a skiing holiday in BG will take delight in the skiing conditions. Snowcapped mountains, well groomed ski tracks and joyful mood are guaranteed. Please, note, however, that currently the rest of BG does not boast so much snow. In fact, it is either raining or snowing from time to time. Hence, excluding skiing resorts where it will be snowing, there might be some ice in the rest of the country due to the changing weather.We are going to post detailed info-snow conditions and weather in the next couple of days, so if some changes are expected, we will let you know. Let it snow and don't forget the holiday spirit:)

bulgaria-hotels.com answer - Bulgaria, 14.12.2009 21:07

Hi Caroline,
Good to hear that you have chosen Mura hotel, Borovets for the upcoming ski season. In general, it is basic accommodation but rooms are very clean to a good standard and most visitors find them spacious. The hotel boasts a superb location, just a short 5 minute walk to the Gondola & also close to the centre of the resort.The lobby-bar has a fireplace. Overall it is family friendly hotel and also suitable for couples. What we think that this hotel needs is an indoor swimming pool, because everyone wish to enjoy some swimming after a long day on the ski slopes. Hope you will like this hotel and the surrounding/ magnificent views are unsurpassable/. Don't forget to leave your kind feedback afterwards, all of us will be happy to hear from you. Cheers

bulgaria-hotels.com answer - Bulgaria, 12.12.2009 22:33

Indeed weather conditions are brilliant and we will take delight in generous snowfalls in the next couple of days. Why don't you share with us where you will be going for a skiing holiday /resort and hotel/ :)? Perhaps some of you wish to recommend a hotel /restaurant, ski school etc./, here is the right place to do so. Looking for your kind feedback

bulgaria-hotels.com answer - Bulgaria, 11.12.2009 03:15

Dear Adam,
Thank you for your kind reply. We will be able to arrange such a trip and we will tailor it in correspondence with your criteria. Would you provide us with your e-mail address or, please, be invited to send us an e-mail in order for us to provide you with comprehensive information and arrange your Sofia trip in the most efficient manner? Thank you in advance