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Bansko Ski Resort Guide

Bansko, Bulgaria

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length65km40 miles
Highest Lift2,560m8,399ft
Resort Height930m3,051ft
 Nearest AirportsSofia and Plovdiv
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Bansko

Bansko has been developed from a traditional Bulgarian village, with huge investment in modern lifts and hotels that brought the resort rapidly to international prominence. It is located in the Pirin mountains and National Park, a world heritage site.

Summary

The ski area of Bansko is at an altitude of 930m3,051ft, with 65km40 miles of marked runs.

Bansko is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Bulgaria and has direct access to 65km40 miles of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 13 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,560m8,399ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.

Skiing

Bansko offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Bansko offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Bansko.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Bansko is 16km10 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Alberto Tomba'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Bansko?

The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 21 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Bansko Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails		 2 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs		11
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails		 8 28km17 miles
Downhill
Total Length		65km40 miles
Cross Country
Total Length		9km6 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts		13

Altitudes & Slopes

Bansko Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,560m8,399ft
Lowest Piste1,700m5,577ft
Resort Altitude (Bansko)930m3,051ft
Max Vertical1,630m5,348ft

Ski Slope Aspects

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Bansko has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Bansko
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Hire in Bansko

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Ski Lessons in Bansko

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Bansko Ski Schools and Bansko Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Bansko?

This ski resort is in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Bansko is Sofia, 104 minutes drive away.

Plovdiv airport is also within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 13 ski lifts are able to uplift 23,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 45km28 miles of ski runs, with 161 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Bansko open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Bansko