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Bansko

Bansko is Bulgaria's # 1 ski resort, having the best and most modern ski centre of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the recent years a multi-million euros investment in a brand new skiing area has been made by Yulen, the company which has the licence to run the skiing area of the resort. Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts. The town of Bansko is located on 925 m. above sea level, and its skiing area is on 2000-2600 m. The ski pistes are located in two main ski - centres- CHALIN VALOG (1100-1600 m) and SHILIGARNIKA (1700-2500 m). The total length of the marked pistes is 70 kilometers.

Elevation

Summit

8398ft
Vertical Drop

5118ft
Base

3280ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

39%

Intermediate Runs

17%

Advanced Runs

39%

Expert Runs

Runs

43 MILES

Longest Run

2 MILES

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 14
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 6
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 2
Surface Lifts: 5

Tourist Office

1040 Sofia

Bulgaria

Phone: 359 749 8107

info@banskoski.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/14/2008

Projected Closing Ski Season: 05/01/2009

Bansko Reviews

by eurotraveler 28th December 2011
- Overall Rating 1
- Family Friendly 1
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 1
No tourist in Bansko never again

Pros: Nice nature
Cons: Hostile, uncivilized environment
by shentron 19th September 2011
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 2
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 4
Not bad at all

Pros: very economical, including tavernas
Cons: not much snow pre christmas
by susan frances allen 18th January 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 2
Bansko Review

Pros: Economical, good empty slopes, friendly people, nice and relaxed
Cons: If anything maybe the food in the hotel
by bendzeeknees 5th October 2010
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 5
- Nightlife 5
Fantastic Holiday for Mixed Group

Pros: Great slopes, fast lifts, friendly locals and lovely chalet hosts
Cons: Doesnt have Euros even though it's in the EU, crazy drivers and a festival!