Borovets is the oldest and the biggest mountain resort in Bulgaria where skiers can experience the thrill of a whole range of winter sports. Borovets is situated in Rila mountains at 1350 m altitude above sea level among the aromatic pine woods covering the northern slopes of Mt Musala, the highest on the Balkan peninsula. The official skiing season in Borovets lasts from mid-December to mid-April with the most reliable snow-cover in late February and early March. The ski runs of various difficulty are differentiated for beginners, intermediates and advanced skiers and equipped with international markings and multilingual signs. The runs are bashed and maintained to the highest standards. Good instruction is available for both skiing and snowboarding. Ski kindergarten provides whole day care for 3-7 year-olds. There is a ski rental service next to each lift station.