Bansko's skiing is the finest in Bulgaria and Easter Europe. Multi-million Euro investment into Bansko's ski resort and facilities saw it deservedly awarded World Cup Downhill and Slalom Ski Events in 2009.
It has some of the best value skiing and snowboarding in the world and offers Alpine quality skiing at Bulgarian prices with diverse, newly renovated, wide tree-lined pistes that give you a variety of skiing for any level.
Suitable for beginners with plenty of good blue runs to practice on, the superb English speaking ski school at Bansko will help you quickly get to grips with the basics. The ski area is a paradise for intermediate skiers with a total ski run length of 70 km and a modern high capacity lift infrastructure of 26km covering 14 picturesque, well maintained pistes. Fans of Xtreme Winter Sports will enjoy the fun park and the half pipe.
Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season (mid-December to May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts, coupled with the best Apres-ski in Bulgaria. The old town offers a unique experience with over 100 traditional 'mehanas', many of which have live music.
