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The town of Bansko is located on 925m. above sea level, and its skiing area is on 2000-2500m. above sea level.
Bansko is the new Bulgarian ski resort, recently discovered by the foreign skiers and tourists, but well known in Bulgaria. Bansko provides a superb combination of virgin nature of The Pirin mountain and the atmosphere of the ancient Bulgarian small towns. Bansko is not only a resort but also a beautiful historic spot.
Bansko ski resort is situated in South -Western Bulgaria at the foot hills of one of the beautiful Bulgarian mountain – Pirin. The Pirin mountain is a natural reserve included in the World Natural Heritage list.
The distance between Sofia and Bansko is 170km. The nearest International Airport is the one in Sofia. Transfer time from Sofia too Bansko is 2,5 hours.
The skiing conditions in Bansko are excellent. The Pirin mountain has a predominantly Alpin character with 2 peaks towering above 2900m. However, the slopes offer runs and tracks for all types of skiers and will suit both beginners and experts.
Bansko is a new destination for the foreign skiers, has good snow record, offers great skiing and Apres ski. A good value for money, much different from the international resorts of Borovets and Pamporovo.
The town itself attracts visitors by its 120 cultural monuments, its museums and the apartment ethnographic exhibitions. A very interesting sight is The Holly Trinity church with its 30m. high bell tower and clock, splendid murals and woodcarvings.
Surrounded by The Pirin, The Rila and The Rhodopa mountains, Bansko is a nice mountain resort with short summer and long winter. The skiing season starts in the middle of December and ends in mid April.
Bansko ski shool is a very good one. All shool graduates receive skiing certificate. Children above the age of 6 can attend the ski shool too. Ski rentals are available. 24 hours emergency service is available too.
It is significant to emphasize that there are no big queues on the lifts, except the weekends when Bulgarien skiers come.
The 2 major ski areas are situated above the town, on the northern slopes of the Pirin mountain, approx. 10km. from the town.
A new modern lift, starting from the town, is now in the process of construction. This new facility shoud be ready for the new winter season and it will finally solve the problem with the transportation to pists, which was the only disadvantages of Bansko.
Slalon and Giant slalom runs are available. Bansko offers a cross-country track with a total length of 5km. A 3km. ski run Rollbahn track is situated 2km. far from the town. The ski runs with a total length of 14km. are serviced by 2 lifts and several drags.
Being a new skiing destination for foreigners, prices in Bansko are still liwer than the world famouse ski resort s of Borovetz and Pamporovo. The Bansko taverns, with unique charm and style offer local cuisine and good selection of Bulgarian wines.
Live music is available at some places. A big number of local cafes are serving any kind of refreshments. Discos and night clubs work without time limit, and usually close early in the morning. Bansko is famouse for its well-preserved traditions and culture, its original Revival-period architecture and its local culinary specialities (Bansko shashlik, Banska kapama). Visitors to this mountain town have always left it captivate by the spirit of Banskalii ( Bansko residents) wishing they could once again return to the heart of Pirin; to one nature is something everyone crows for in their hurried everyday lives.