GUARANTEED SNOW AND BEAUTIFUL WEATHER
Surrounded by the Pirin, Rila and Rhodopi mountains, Bansko is a climatic mountain resort with a
short hot summer and long mild winter. The average temperature during January, the coldest month,
is - 1.9C. Snow falls are abundant, providing a constant winter snow cover up to 2 m thick. The
skiing season along the Pirin slopes starts in the middle of December and ends in mid-April. 



Ski facts Bansko
MARKED SKI BANKO RUNS: 14 km 

LONGEST SKI BANKO RUN: 2.6 km 

SLOPES EXPOSURE: North
HEIGHT OF RESORT: 936 m 

HIGHEST SKI BANKO POINT: 2500 m 

CROSS-COUNTRY TRACKS: 
8 km 

HEIGHT OF THE SKI BANKO RUNS: 1100 - 2500 m 






Bansko Properties (pop. 10 000, 161 km south of Sofia) - unique site for international tourism 

Type of ski runs available	Rate (2-6)
Easy sky runs	4
Medium difficulty	6
Very difficult	6
Extreme skiing	5
Off-piste forest skiing	6
Backcountry skiing	6

Authentic architecture from the National Revival Period, the best Museum Complex in the country, including: Velyanovata Kashta, Neophit Rilsky Museum (a former cell school), Hilendarsky/Rilsky Convent (permanent icon exhibition, Bansko Property School of icon-painting), The House of Arts and Poetry (permanent ethnographic exhibition of traditional folk textiles and souvenirs. 


Major tourist localities: the town of Bansko, the village of Dobrinishte, Shiligarnika, Banderishka polyana (3h), Banderitza chalet (3.5h), Vihren Chalet (4h), Demianitza
Chalet (5h) 


























Plenty of small private hotels and taverns - both modern and traditional 

Overview: Situated in the foothills of one of the country s most beautiful mountains, Bansko is a charming and historic town with the stunning alpine backdrop formed by the Pirin Mountains. A climatic mountain resort, Bansko is known as an alpine skiing, hiking and climbing centre, but it combines its natural beauty and outdoor opportunities with the atmosphere of an ancient Bulgarian town from the 10th century, and boasts a wealth of culture and history, as well as traditional taverna-style cuisine and colourful folklore. The traditional stone and wooden buildings are an integral part of its charm and character and many relics and monuments survive from its past. The alpine character of the Pirin Mountains create excellent skiing conditions for all types of skiers and experts can enjoy some of the country?s best downhill skiing at the nearby resort of Shiligarnika.
Skiing: The Bansko ski property area is particularly well suited to beginners and intermediates. The slopes of Todorin Vruh are the best spot for novices, with gentle slopes and long runs from the chair lift. The slopes also give access to some good off-piste skiing and snowboarding. Intermediates can take the triple chair lift to the top of the peak and try one of the downhill runs. Snow conditions in Bansko property are good and there are seldom queues even in the height of the season. A multi-million Euro project has recently seen the installation of new lifts, including an eight-person gondola, adding to the popularity of the Bansko ski area. The Ulen Ski and Snowboard School offers good tuition, particularly for children who are cared for at the Ulen Junior Ski Club.
Shopping: Shopping in Bansko is confined to the necessities of life, but visitors will find plenty of souvenirs in the form of local handwork, especially embroidered goods.
Restaurants: Bansko is not short on cosy eateries, with hundreds of taverns in the town serving up hearty Bulgarian cuisine. Don't expect to find McDonalds here, though!
Nightlife: Après ski in Bansko is not as wild as Bulgaria's other popular ski resorts at Borovets Property and Pamporovo Property. This small old-fashioned town takes its tone from the quiet locals, who prefer to while away the evenings in the large selection of low-ceilinged taverns and pubs before a roaring fire. Two of the favourites are Dedo Pene and Molerova Kushta. Most offer entertainment in the form of local musicians or folk orchestras. There are some low-key discotheques offering dancing, also frequented by the local youth who have a reputation for hot tempers.
Activities: The town does not offer many diversions in winter apart from good skiing and boarding, but the area is well known for its thermal springs and these together with several excellent swimming pools, which also have saunas and fitness rooms alongside them allow for pleasant après-ski relaxation.
Negatives: Bansko is quiet and not suited to 'party animals'.

Attractions

Pirin National Park : Situated in the highest reaches of the Pirin Mountains, Pirin National Park encompasses rugged alpine peaks that rise above 8,202ft (2,500m) and more than a hundred glacial lakes spread at their feet. The magnificent landscape is made up of old forests, waterfalls, caves and areas of limestone that are home to the near extinct edelweiss and the Pirin poppy. Characteristic to the park is the abundance of rare and endemic species of plants and animals, and the unique environment is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural and National Heritage site, with a wide variety of flora and fauna. Alpine mountaineering and skiing are popular, and together with the cultural heritage of the surrounding mountain settlements and stunning scenery, Pirin National Park is an attractive tourist destination.

General Info

Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from April to September).
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts, 50Hz. European two-pin plugs are in use.
Money: The official currency is the Lev (Lv), which is divided into 100 stotinki. Bulgaria has strict currency regulations and Leva may not be freely imported, exported or converted into Western currencies. For this purpose a permit is required from the Bulgarian National Bank. Foreign currency may be exchanged in banks or at one of the numerous bureaux de change. Travellers checks can be exchanged at Bulbank, Bulgarian Postbank, Biochim, First Investment Bank and United Bulgarian Bank. Major international credit cards are accepted by tourist hotels, upmarket shops and restaurants, travel agents and car rental agents. There are ATMs in the main cities.

Language: Bulgarian is the official language, which uses the Cirillic alphabet, but English, German and French is spoken in resorts, hotels and restaurants.

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