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32-509: Borovets is located approximately 10 km from Samokov , 70 km from Sofia , and 110 km from Plovdiv . Borovets is the oldest Bulgarian winter resort with its history dating back to 1896. Borovets was originally established at the end of the nineteenth century as a hunting place for the Bulgarian rulers when General Tantilov, then a lieutenant colonel, built the first vacation villa, and subsequently Ferdinand I of Bulgaria built

64-506: A Swiss, a German and an Austrian. On February 2, 1924, in Chamonix as part of the "International Winter Sports Week", which was later to be recognized as the first Olympic Winter Games , 36 delegates from 14 countries (Great Britain, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Finland, France, Yugoslavia, Norway, Poland, Romania, US, Switzerland, Sweden, Hungary and Italy) decided to found the FIS, which replaced

96-450: A capacity of 1200 persons per hour. The journey takes around 20 minutes. The total capacity of all tow lifts of Borovets is 8150 persons per hour. A 200-meter carpet lift takes the skiers from ski center Markudjik to the upper station of the gondola lift "Yastrebetz"; and the widened 10 km long Musala Pathway provides an easy way to return to the resort. For night skiing there is a different lift pass that has to be bought separately at

128-407: A luxury experience, however it will provide no more than 2,500 hotel rooms. The current plan from the architects (subject to review and acceptance by the ecology team) is to expand the number of pistes by constructing 19 new pistes bringing the total ski-able area to around 90 km. To cope with the higher demand for ski-lifts and gondolas, 12 new ski-lifts will be built. One of these lifts will be

160-529: A multi-station gondola which connects Borovets to Samokov allowing skiers easy access to the slopes from the Lower Borovets development site. The project was launched in 2004 and was to be completed by 2009, however several setbacks have delayed it. The project was then given the go-ahead in October 2007, amidst opposition from environmentalists. However, by February 2010, still nothing had happened with

192-405: A path. After 5 minutes you will reach the dirt road to the huts "Maritza" and "Zavrachitsa". It turns right and shortly there is a deviation for the natural phenomenon Black Rock. After 15 minutes the walk reaches the cliff. The black rock also has a sad image. In this abyss after September 9, 1944, 60-70 people were killed without trial and sentence (their exact number is still unknown) by Samokov,

224-543: Is a compound word of "samo" and "kov", respectively meaning "self" and the root of the verb "forge, hammer", and comes from the samokov , a mechanical forge powered by water, since the town of Samokov was a major iron-producing centre during the Middle Ages. It is thought that Samokov was founded in the 14th century as a mining settlement with the assistance of Saxon miners under the Bulgarian Empire . It

256-529: Is a huge stone rock whose walls rise above the valley of the Golyama Slivnitsa River. The distance from the top to its foot is 135 m. At its upper part is a flat rocky ground, secured by a metal railing, from which there is a scenic view of the mountain slopes and the forested abyss. The view is interspersed by the fog between the trees and the rock formations. The place is easily accessible and does not require any special preparation. The terrain

288-650: Is a town in Sofia Province in the southwest of Bulgaria . It is situated in Samokov Valley between the mountain ranges of Rila , Vitosha and Sredna Gora , 55 kilometres from the capital Sofia . Due to the suitable winter sports conditions, Samokov, together with the nearby resort Borovets , is a major tourist centre. In the past, Samokov was a centre of handicrafts and art, with notable Bulgarian National Revival figures like Zahari Zograf , Hristo Dimitrov and Nikola Obrazopisov . The town's name

320-560: Is also responsible for setting the international competition rules. The organization has a membership of 132 national ski associations, and is based in Oberhofen am Thunersee , Switzerland. At least 50 World Cup wins in all disciplines run by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation for men and women: Updated as of 3 February 2024 The federation organises the following ski sport disciplines, for which it oversees

352-420: Is an extension plan for the site, which plans to enlarge the town of Borovets and to encompass the nearby towns of Samokov and Beli Iskar . According to the project, the resort will be divided into three levels: Level 1 or Low Borovets: A brand new development just outside Samokov, this area will cater for the less economically well off tourists, but will have good connections and transport with Borovets and

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384-755: Is located in Samokov. It is a fairly small hill, K-40 metres with a 45-metre jump. The hill is very old and needs to be renovated. The local team is the SK OTP Samokov and the FC Rilski Sportist Samokov . Samokov is situated in Samokov Valley between the mountain ranges of Rila , Vitosha , Plana and Sredna Gora , 55 kilometres from the capital Sofia . Samokov has a humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification Dfb ) with an average annual temperature of approximately 9 °C (48 °F). The altitude of 950 metres, in

416-486: Is mostly flat and the transition from Borovets to the Black Rock takes just over an hour of peaceful walking. The starting point of the eco route is one of the main streets of the resort, which leads to an equestrian base on the outskirts of Borovets. From here it takes a dirt road, just straight and, leads to the forest. Turn left onto a path that leads to a T-shaped branch. Take the right, after 30 meters - again left on

448-680: The Balkan Peninsula . Between the 14th and 18th centuries, Samokov was established as an administrative center for iron ore mining by the ruling Ottoman Empire . From the 16th century until the abolishment of the Serbian Patriarchate of Peć in 1766, Samokov was placed by the Ottomans as the seat of the easternmost eparchy of the Serbian Orthodox Church . In the 16th and 17th centuries, it grew into

480-842: The FIS Games as well as World Cup competitions and World Championships: After ski club federations and national associations were created in Norway (1883 and 1908), Russia (1896), Bohemia and Great Britain (1903), Switzerland (1904), United States , Austria and Germany (all in 1905) and Sweden , Finland and Italy (all in 1908), and competitions had begun such as the Nordic Games , early international cross-country races (Adelboden, 1903), international participation at Holmenkollen (1903) and Club Alpin Français (CAF) International Winter Sports Weeks , an international Ski Congress

512-620: The International Ski Federation ( Fédération Internationale de Ski ) until 26 May 2022 when the name was changed to include snowboard. Founded on 2 February 1924 in Chamonix , France during the inaugural Winter Olympic Games , FIS is responsible for the Olympic skiing disciplines, namely Alpine skiing , cross-country skiing , ski jumping , Nordic combined , freestyle skiing , and snowboarding . The FIS

544-494: The South Shetland Islands , Antarctica is named after Samokov. [REDACTED] Media related to Samokov at Wikimedia Commons Federation Internationale de Ski The International Ski and Snowboard Federation , also known as FIS ( French : Fédération Internationale de Ski et de Snowboard ), is the highest international governing body for skiing and snowboarding . It was previously known as

576-616: The Tsarska Bistritsa palace. In the 20th century, Borovets gradually was developed into a modern ski resort with hotels, restaurants, bars and a network of ski runs and lifts along the slopes of the Rila Mountains, providing a whole range of winter sports. The resort has hosted World Cup twice, Alpine Skiing rounds (1981 and 1984). The 1993 Biathlon World Championships was held in Borovets. The Super Borovets Project

608-633: The CIS. Initially, the FIS was only responsible for Nordic skiing. FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1925 in Janské Lázně, Czechoslovakia, were given status as the first official World Championships. After the Scandinavian countries had relented, it was decided at the 11th FIS Congress (February 24–26, 1930 in Oslo) to also include alpine skiing (downhill, slalom and alpine combined) in the rules. This

640-480: The greatest iron extraction centre in the region, with western travellers describing it as 'a fairly large city'. In 1565–1566, Samokov had to produce and deliver to Belgrade 20,000 horseshoes and 30,000 nails . Samokov also produced anchors and other materials for the shipyards of the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast , particularly Pomorie. As the logging industry was also well developed, in 1573

672-411: The kiosks on the pistes. It is valid from 6.30 pm until 10 pm. The resort also offers biathlon facilities for training and competitions. 33 km of cross country trails are designed according to the requirements of FIS ( Federation Internationale de Ski ), although they cancelled the last two cross-country events to be held in Borovets, in 2009 and 2010. It is located near the resort of Borovets and

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704-400: The main ski area. This project will provide around 5,000 hotel rooms. Level 2 or Borovets: Consists of the existing Borovets with extensive investment and development. This will provide around 10,000 hotel rooms (approximately what Borovets currently provides) and will remain as the main accommodation area. Level 3 or Super Borovets: This will cater for those looking for 5 star hotels and

736-411: The people of Samokov had to deliver 300 beams as far as Mecca . Arena Samokov , a large modern sports arena for basketball , volleyball , boxing , wrestling , judo and more, was opened on 8 March 2008. Its cost is estimated to 16 million lev . There is also a skiing centre in Samokov for cross country skiing, a small alpine hill and a snowboard park. Bulgaria's only ski-jumping hill Chernia kos

768-475: The resort is very well developed by drag lifts, baby tows, seat chain lifts, plus a gondola lift. 1 six-seat Gondola lift, 2 High Speed Quad Chair lifts, 1 Fixed Grip Quad Chair lift, 10 Surface ski lifts and 9 tow lifts. As for the 6-person gondola lift, it takes you to the Yastrebets peak on 2363 m above sea level. The difference in altitude is approx. 1046 m and length of route is 4827 m. The gondola lift has

800-441: The skirts of Rila mountain, and the mitigating proximity to the continental mediterranean climate zone, are both strong factors in forming the climate. Summers vary from very warm, sunny and dry to warm and humid, while winter can be relatively mild and wet with much snowfall, but also colder and drier. Spring is often cool and wet, while in autumn there can be numerous sunny, warm days. Samokov Knoll on Livingston Island in

832-435: The village center allowing skiers to ski almost to their hotel door. The longest run is a gentle 12 km return to the resort along the maintenance road. Borovets Ski Slopes All ski lifts are open 8.30 am to 6.30 pm. Each lift closes for technical checks and maintenance for half a day each week and for 1 full day each month, see local signs for dates and times for each lift. Borovets Lifts The lift infrastructure of

864-495: The villages of Beli Iskar and Belchin. For the victims of the communist regime, writer Georgi Markov is writing a book entitled The Black Rock. An iron cross was erected on the frontal site in memory of those who died. The Kings Palace ( Tsarska Bistritsa ) is open from 10 till 5 Friday to Sunday. 42°15′52″N 23°36′25″E  /  42.26444°N 23.60694°E  / 42.26444; 23.60694 Samokov Samokov ( Bulgarian : Самоков [ˈsamokof] )

896-522: The whole project mired in financial problems as a result of the Great Recession , and the project's backers denying that work had restarted. Borovets has a humid continental climate ( Dfb ) with long, cold, and snowy winters and short, warm, and rainy summers with cool nights. The ski resort is at an altitude of 1350 m. 58 km of marked pistes cover the generally north facing slopes up to an altitude of 2560 m, with many runs terminating near

928-547: Was convened to develop standard rules for international competitive skiing. The founding of a predecessor association, the International Ski Commission (CIS), was decided on February 18, 1910, in Christiania, Norway by delegates from ten countries to the first International Ski Congress. This Congress then met every year or so to hear from the CIS and refine and adopt rule changes. The commission

960-566: Was first mentioned in 1455 and in Ottoman registers of 1477 as Vlaychov Samokov . Some of the best craftsmen, woodcarving masters and builders came from Samokov and were recognized for their skills in creating detailed and impressive woodcarvings, painting beautiful icons and building unique architecture. In fact Samokov was one of the then famous three woodcarving schools in the region, the other two being Debar and Bansko . Their work can be seen in many churches and cultural buildings throughout

992-476: Was to consist of two members - a representative of Scandinavia and Central Europe. Ultimately, two Scandinavians sat on the commission. A year later, in March 1911, the first internationally valid set of rules was approved. At that time, the commission was enlarged to five members, and Oslo was elected as headquarters. In 1913, the number of members of the commission was increased to seven: two Norwegians, two Swedes,

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1024-590: Was upon a proposal by Great Britain, in which the British ski pioneer Arnold Lunn played a major role as co-founder of the Arlberg-Kandahar races. The simple sentence "Downhill and slalom races may be organized" was written into the rules - a sentence that was to change skiing in the long term. The first FIS Alpine World Ski Championships were held 19–23 February 1931 in Mürren, Switzerland. Ski flying,

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