BANSKO, BULGARIA

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Ski Holidays in Bansko

The ancient town of Bansko is situated at the foothills of majestic Pirin, one of the most beautiful Bulgarian mountains and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Bansko is a very unique ski holiday destination with a huge range of accommodation to suit all budgets as well as its modern ski area. It also has its attraction due to its ancient village, nineteenth century stone buildings and cobbled streets as well as its clock tower which has been around for 150 years.

Resort Statistics

Level	Rating	Runs
Beginners		5
Intermediates		8
Advanced		1
Snowboarders
Total Runs		14

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Resort features Ice Rink Nightclub Health Spa Bowling Skidoo Gym Traditional village resort Lively après ski Resort bus Supermarket Tourist Office Heli-Skiing

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Resort Statistics

Resort Altitude	935m
Highest Lift	2560m
Total Piste	70km
Longest Run	16km
Directions of Slopes	N
Uphill Capacity	14200
Total Lifts	24
Gondolas/Cable cars	1
Chairlifts	7
Drag Lifts	16
Snow Parks	1

Skiing in Bansko

Certainly Bulgaria’s up and coming winter destination, ski holidays in Bansko combines excellent well-groomed tree-lined pistes, a good snow-sure record and an efficient infrastructure. The two main, newly renovated ski-centres are located above the town on the northern slopes of Pirin - the low altitude Chalin Valog (1100-1600m) and the high altitude Shiligarnika (1700-2500m). Bansko’s ski centres have an extensive variety of skiing for any age and level. Slalom and giant slalom runs are available in the latter and a regular bus-shuttle service interlinks the town, the mountain hotels and the main ski centres.

The ski school for beginners on a ski holiday in Bansko is a very good one, with plenty of blue runs for beginners to practice on. A third of its slopes cater for beginners and its nursery slopes are located at the top of the Bunderishka gondola accessible from the town. Progressing beginners and intermediates will be in their element thanks to the resort’s good mix of blue and red pistes including a long blue descending all the way back into resort.

The ski area is great for the intermediate skier, with well-maintained, wide and picturesque runs. More advanced skiers will find the resort limited and may find its pistes aren’t challenging enough. Despite this, tours can be arranged to Semkovo ski centre in Rila Mountain which is a 40 minute drive away and helicopter trips can bring you to Borovets, the largest ski centre in Bulgaria, within 20 minutes. For advanced skiers, the Tomba run is a good one and there are also opportunities to ski off-piste terrain with a guide.

Intermediate and advanced skiers each have 35% of Bansko’s slopes catered for those levels.

Snow conditions in Bansko

The ski season is comparable to most resorts in the Alps having its winter season from mid December to mid April. Plus, it has over 40 snow cannons which cover most of its pistes to enhance the resort’s natural snow coverage. This ensures visitors experience top quality snow conditions.

Après ski, restaurants and other activities in Bansko

Bansko has 120 cultural monuments, museum-houses and the Bansko school of icon painting exhibitions. The region is famous for its cuisine and colourful traditions.

Après-ski is lively, attracting groups of young adults wanting a cheap ski holiday. It kicks off after the lifts close on its slope side bars situated at the base of the resort near its gondola lift. The best spots are the Happy End which features live music and dancing on tables as well as a nightclub in the downtown area. Bansko also offers authentic Bulgarian experiences at its ‘Mehana’ inns which provide delicious cuisine, local wines and traditional folk live music.

There are a good choice of local shops in Bansko and a trip to the historic old town is well worth the visit for purchasing souvenirs on any ski holidays in Bansko. Other activities include ice skating, bowling, snowmobiling, paragliding, as well as spa and fitness centres.

Transfer times to Bansko

Sofia (SOF) - 1 hr 45 mins

Bansko SKI PASS PRICES

The prices for the Bansko lift pass, for the Winter 22/23 ski season can be found below.

Number of days	Adult price	Child price	Senior price
6	lev515.00	lev200.00	lev465.00
4	lev345.00	lev150.00	lev310.00
3	lev260.00	lev120.00	lev235.00

Prices are normally based on a full area lift pass and child ages vary by resort. The above are guides, so please call one of the Iglu team for prices for your holiday.

Ski Hire in Bansko

There are normally a number of shops where you can pick up your pre-booked ski or snowboard equipment from. Which shop you go to will depend on where you are staying in Bansko. Here is a guide to ski or snowboard hire in Bansko:

Ski Hire Type	Adult 6 days	Child 6 days
Bronze - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots		£34
Silver - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots	£49	£49
Gold - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots	£81
Platinum - Skis and Boots or Snowboard and Boots	£110

You can book your ski hire for your trip to Bansko here

Customer Reviews

Bansko Reviews

Lovely resort - 09/03/2020

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We were a group of 16 adults and 3 children and Bansko was the perfect resort for us. Bars and restaurants are very welcoming and family friendly and the skiing was excellent, with plenty of blue and red runs for the skiers among us.

Apres Ski: 5/5

Nicola Bonfield

bankso - 12/10/2014

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really good

Apres Ski: 5/5

eddie

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