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Borovets

Steve Fiske Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-06-08 14:16

Borovets

We have just returned from Borovets and had a fantastic week. Fiona organised our ski equipment and lift pass from a small friendly hire company. We didn't have to wait hours to have our boots fitted, we were in and out within 20 minutes. This was our 5th visit in 7 years to borovets and, yes, prices have gone up a bit. We ate at several different restaurants like the Happy Duck, Marmasitas and the Red Dragon. With a 2 course meal too much beer and wine the average cost for was £17 per head, ...
We have just returned from Borovets and had a fantastic week. Fiona organised our ski equipment and lift pass from a small friendly hire company. We didn't have to wait hours to have our boots fitted, we were in and out within 20 minutes. This was our 5th visit in 7 years to borovets and, yes, prices have gone up a bit. We ate at several different restaurants like the Happy Duck, Marmasitas and the Red Dragon. With a 2 course meal too much beer and wine the average cost for was £17 per head, not bad. The skiing was the best we have had in Borovets especially with the new cross country course from the top of the mountain. Hopefully we will be back next year.
Steve.

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timmy magic Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-06-08 15:19

re: Borovets

what is the cross country course from the top of the mountain?
smeg Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-06-08 23:54

re: Borovets

Its called the muscala path way they have widened it this year it is 10km long about 7 miles it is fun to ski down you dont have be a fantastic skier to do this it can get a bit icy towards the bottom.
sam Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-06-08 23:59

re: Borovets

10k is 6 miles, I know have ran it a few times and have the medals to prove it, Wink
Fi2 Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-07-08 00:01

re: Borovets

Sounds fantastic Steve ! Glad you had a good hols Very Happy
Captain Slow Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-07-08 01:20

re: Borovets

Must be well hard running 6 miles on snow, you deserve a medal Very Happy
Fiona Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-07-08 11:15

re: Borovets

Hi Steve,
Good to hear you and your group had an enjoyable week in Borovets!.
See you all again next season in Boro!!!
Fiona Very Happy
Steve Fiske Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-08-08 18:43

re: Borovets

when you get off the gondola at the top ski down past the first drag lift to the second one. round the back of the drag lift is the start of the cross country which will take you to the bottom either to the gondola station or the rilla hotel.

Steve.
lizaloveit Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 02-08-08 19:25