Bansko ski resort
Snow Range
936-2560m
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936-2560m
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a traditional Bulgarian town and a superb ski resort all in one
Bansko is a traditional Bulgarian town that has been developed into a superb ski area. Particularly well-suited to beginnners and intermediates there are 65kms of ski runs and an excellent ski school. The hotels in resort have all been recently built and offer high quality accommodation, many with swimming pools and spas for relaxing off the slopes. In the evenings stroll in the old town with its traditional shops and restaurants serving local specialities.
· numerous shops to explore in the old part of town · wide variety of good, value for money restaurants and traditional tavernas (mehanas) · plenty of lively bars and nightclubs
Ice skating, swimming pool, bowling, cross country skiing, skidooing
Almost 100 restaurants or "Mehanas" offering a variety of Bulgarian and international cuisine · 3-course meal from around £11 · Pizzas from £4.50 · Coffee and tea from 90p · Bottle of beer from £1.30
Bansko is not only a ski resort but a thriving town too. There are plenty of shops to explore as well as historic sights and monuments such as the famous local church, St. Trinity.
Bansko offers great childcare facilities: There is a kindergarten/'Junior Ski Club' for children 4-7 years, conveniently located next to the slopes, at the top of the Gondola lift. Children are supervised with activities, fun and games. This package includes daily tuition (2 hours per day), skis, boots, lift pass (limited access) and daily activities including outside snow fun! These services can only be booked on arrival. Prices: approx. £15 (1 day) or £80 (6 days).

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First-time skiers will find Bankso has plenty to offer. From the excellent tuition by some of Bulgaria's best English speaking instructors, to the numerous well-groomed runs, Bansko is the ideal place to learn to ski.
There is an excellent choice of blue and red runs, all joined by a network of mostly chair and some drag lifts. For improver skiers, the Bansko ski school offer excellent tuition.
A regular host to off-piste competitions, Bansko is known for its extreme terrain and off-piste skiing. In addtion, some of the red runs and the 'Alberto Tomba' black run offer advanced skiers plenty of challenges in the main ski area.
Bansko is great for snowboarders! The wide pistes and tree-lined runs offer multiple opportunities for on and off-piste fun. There is also a great board park, consisting of fun park, with rails jumps and a half pipe.
65Km
| Piste Type | No. of Runs |
| Easy | 7 |
| Intermediate | 9 |
| Difficult | 1 |
14 (1 gondola, 7 chairlifts, 6 drag lifts)
80%
7km
9km
936-2560m
936m (3,070ft)
please enquire for prices to upgrade to a private transfer
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
| 6 Days | Local |
| Adult | £99 |
| Child | £58 |
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski - 6 days x 4hrs. | £78 | £53 |
| Board - 3 days x 2hrs. | £50 | - |
| Adult | Child* | |||
| LS | HS | LS | HS | |
| First Time - Ski | £126 | £138 | £76 | £84 |
| First Time - Board | £132 | £147 | - | - |
| Adult | Child* | |
| Improver Ski Pack | £149 | £91 |
| Improver Board Pack | £189 | - |
Ski pack prices in resort are considerably higher than featured in this brochure, we therefore strongly recommend pre-booking before you travel.
Ski/Board carriage: £30 when pre-booked.
Local Currency: Bulgarian Lev
If two adults pre-book any 'First Time' or 'Improver' ski packs, then one child will receive either FREE kindergarten (2-7yrs) or FREE ski school (7-12yrs).
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Skis | £36 | £25 |
| Ski boots | £28 | £18 |
| Snowboard | £58 | - |
| Snowboard boots | £45 | - |
If two adults pre-book any 'First Time' or 'Improver' ski packs, then one child will receive either FREE kindergarten (2-7yrs) or FREE ski school (7-12yrs).
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.