Bansko Ski Resort Guide
Bansko, Bulgaria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 65km |
| Highest Lift | 2,560m |
| Resort Height | 930m |
| Nearest Airports | Sofia 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 930m, with 65km of marked runs.
Bansko is one of the larger Ski Resorts in Bulgaria and has direct access to 65km of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 13 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,560m, 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 16km 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 3cm, expected on 20 December, with around 25cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
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| Snow to 1,709m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Bansko Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 11 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 8 | 28km |
| Downhill Total Length | 65km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 9km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 13 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Bansko Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,560m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,700m |
| Resort Altitude (Bansko) | 930m |
| Max Vertical | 1,630m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Bansko has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Bansko
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 45km 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.
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