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Bansko is Bulgaria's top ski resort, with the best and most modern ski centre of all Bulgarian ski resorts! Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the last couple of years this resort has underwent a massive investment process with the arrival of new hotels and resort facilities.

Ski Resort Information:

Resort Height: 936m
Top Lift: 2560m
Lifts: 24 (9 chair lifts/ 5 tow /10 children dagger)
Beginners: 30%
Intermediate: 45%
Advanced: 35%
Total Length of Pistes: 75km
Snow Cannons: Yes, covering approximately 50% of the slopes
Ski School: Yes
Creche: Yes, kindergarten and junior club ski
Snowboard: Yes, there is a snowpark with a half-pipe
Cross-Country Ski: 9km

Bansko also offers great childcare facilities with a 'non-skiing kindergarten' located near the bottom of the Gondola Lift. Children enjoy games and activities whilst supervised by fully qualified minders.

Welcome to Bansko located at the foot of the breathtaking Pirin Mountains in southwestern Bulgaria.  Idillicly situated near to the river Glazane at the northeastern foot of Pirin, one of the most beautiful Bulgarian mountains.

Enjoy a unique blend of modern accomodation, beautiful scenery and outstanding skiing opportunities.

Nearest Airport:

Sofia, Bulgaria - 160km or approximately 3 hours drive

Bansko has simply outstanding Apres Ski with over 100 'Mehanas' to choose from!

Mehanas are friendly taverna style restaurants serving traditional Bulgarian cuisine and drinks, often with roaring log fires and live entertainment.

There are also a wide range of shops in Bansko filled with souvenirs.

For a truly enjoyable winter sports holiday, Bansko is the perfect place to have the best of both worlds!

Other Activities in Bansko:

- ice-skating - swimming pool - bowling - snow shoe walking - cross country skiing - skidooing - ice fishing - snowboarding