Bansko is a town in southwestern Bulgaria, located in Blagoevgrad Oblast near the city of Razlog. Once mainly a stockbreeding and travelling merchant community, the town is now an international centre for winter and summer tourism. More recently Bansko has become a known hotspot for digital nomads driven in part by the relative affordability of the location combined with its natural scenery
Bansko ski resort is the best winter resort in Bulgaria with the longest ski runs and the richest cultural history. The town of Bansko is situated at the foot of the Pirin mountain in the south-western Bulgaria, 160 km from Sofia. The resort offers excellent ski and snowboard conditions and infrastructure. A lot of hotels of various standards and prices are available for booking on-line. Regarding Apres ski - the resort offers hundreds of bars and traditional restaurants called 'mehana'. Bansko mountain resort is an excellent choice for your ski and snowboard holiday in Bulgaria.
Bansko ski resort is attractive in all seasons. It provides excellent ski and snowboard facilities, as well as a unique history and architecture of an old and new part of the town. Thanks to these features Bansko is a favorite ski and snowboard destination.
The ski zone in Bansko is serviced by 25 km of speedy and comfortable lifts:
1 gondola lift;
6 four-seat chair lifts;
1 tree-seat chair lift;
3 anchor type tow lifts;
3 single tow lifts;
10 children dragger.
The lift operator in Bansko takes care for the maximum comfort of the skiers and snowboarders with the exclusive 8-seats Gondola cabin lift by Dopplemayer, 6 high speed quads of the latest Doppelmayer models, one 3-seat lift by Poma, 7 drags and 10 baby drags.
The total length of the lift equipment in the resort is 25 kilometers.
Shiligarnik 1 – easy, served by 4-seat chair-lift
Shiligarnik 1 is a varied track. The track is appropriate for both beginners and advanced skiers and boarders. They will cross under several chair-lifts and can choose to combine this track with the tracks 10 and 12.
Todorka – medium, served by 3-seat chair-lift
Todorka track is an offset of Balkaniada. The lower part of the track known as “Kolarski put” is easy, suitable for beginners. The upper part is medium.
Stara pista – medium, served by tow lift
Stara pista track has a staircase-shaped profile. You can enjoy fast runs with a very good load. The tail of this track has a direct access to the ski road that goes towards Banderishka polyana.
Yulen – medium, served by tow lift
Yulen is a short and dynamic ski track, providing an intense downhill race for advanced skiers and a challenge race for beginners. If you miss your braking point, it’s likely for you to end up in one of the cafes situated around Shiligarnika.
Tomba - difficult, served by 4-seat chair-lift
Tomba is the most difficult track with 73% inclination. The track is for advanced skiers and boarders that want adrenaline
In the lower part of the track you can reach the cafes around Banderishka polyana.
Shiligarnik 2 - easy, served by 4-seat chair-lift
Shiligarnik 2 is a pleasant track, similar to track 5. The track offers you to make many combos.
Plato 2 - medium, served by tow lift
Plato 2 goes in parallel to Plato 1. This track is just a little more difficult than Plato 1. It is nice and comfortable, providing picturesque view to the surrounding peaks.
Strajite - medium, served by 4-seat chair-lift
Skiers race this track only in a combo with track 10. It is a long and pleasant combo with a very intense end on track 12.
Chalin valog 1 - medium, served by 4-seat chair-lift
It is the twin track of Chalin valog 2, but it is a little longer. It provides intense downhill races. Access to the track is through the interim station of the Gondola lift that goes lengthwise over Chalin valog 2. The track is fully covered by snow cannons.
Chalin valog 2 - medium, served by 4-seat chair-lift
Chalin valog 2 is a long and nice track, suitable for both professionals and beginners. To get to the track you have to take the Gondola lift and step out at the intermediate station. The track is fully covered by snow cannons.
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Shiligarnik 1 ft
Skiers race this track only in a combo with track 10. It is a long and pleasant combo with a very intense end on track 12.
Chalin valog 1 - medium, served by 4-seat chair-lift
It is the twin track of Chalin valog 2, but it is a little longer. It provides intense downhill races. Access to the track is through the interim station of the Gondola lift that goes lengthwise over Chalin valog 2. The track is fully covered by snow cannons.
Chalin valog 2 - medium, served by 4-seat chair-lift
Chalin valog 2 is a long and nice track, suitable for both professionals and beginners. To get to the track you have to take the Gondola lift and step out at the intermediate station. The track is fully covered by snow cannons.
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Map of the Ski Slopes in Bansko with description of the ski tracks:
Bansko (ski road) — easy, served by gondola lift
Bansko ski road is getting you off the mountain. It is a 7 km long downhill track from the heart of the mountain down to the town. The track suits both beginners and advanced skiers and snowboarders. The ski road ends in the first nice pub called HAPPY END.
Bunderitsa — easy, served by 4-seat chair-lift
Bunderitsa ski track starts at 2560 m providing combo-opportunity. You have two tracks to continue: you can choose a relaxing ride or challenging one.
The election is between tracks Todorka (No 4), Balkaniada (No 6) and Tomba (No 9).
Plato 1 — easy, served by tow lift
Plato 1 is a nice and dynamic track that provide beautiful view to the surrounded peaks of the mountain. The track is not too long and it is suitable for series of intense races. You can stay on that track all day long or combine it with Shiligarnika 1 and 2. These tracks will provide you with a pleasant and long downhill race.
Balkaniada - medium served by 3-seat chair-lift
Balkaniada is a perfect track that will take the best from skiers and snowboarders. Many races have been organized on Balkaniada ski track.
