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Borovets is a World Cup venue. It is only 70km (45 miles) from Sofia, the capital, at 1350m (4300ft) in the Rila Mountains and is the oldest and largest mountain resort in Bulgaria. There the 2400m (8000ft) Yastrebets (Hawk’s Nest) is a steep, twisting red trail for the advanced skier, in operation from November until April. Seven comfortable, friendly and well-run hotels provide most of the accommodation and there is a village of timber-framed houses (each sleeping six) nearby. In Bulgarian resorts, hotels usually provide most of the nightlife. There is a disco in the Mousalla. There are also a wine bar and folk taverns (mehana); sleigh rides through the snow are also available.
At Pamporovo, in the Rhodope Mountains near Plovdiv, there is one of the finest ski schools in Europe. Pamporovo is also the most southerly ski resort in Europe. The major ski runs start from the top of the Snejanka Peak.
Vitosha, 1800m (6000ft) high and home of the National Ski School based on the FIS methods, overlooks Sofia. Two of the six ski runs have been approved for international competitions. All the resorts have been purpose-built to blend in with the magnificent natural scenery of mountains and forest. Equipment on hire is modern and well maintained.
The most recent resort is Bansko, a small town in southwest Bulgaria at the foothills of the Pirin Mountain. There are slalom and giant slalom runs available, as well as a 5km (3.1 miles) cross-country track.
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