The assets that make Bansko so attractive in recent years are not just a few. During the last few years the area has been highly developed as a result of a massive investment process, expressed by building of many new hotels and resort facilities, restaurants, clubs for entertainment etc. A brief look at the factsheet shows the following:
- More than 70km of marked ski runs and cross country tracks (longest ski run – 3,5km); altitude of the ski runs: 1100-2560m; main slopes exposure: North
- 6 chair lifts (five 4-seats and one 3-seat), 1 gondola lift (8-seat); 7 drags and 10 baby drags; The total length of the wire equipment in the resort is 26 kilometers (map of the ski runs is available at: http://www.skibansko.bg)
- Mild winters with heavy snowfalls; the best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts; snow cover on slopes normally exceeds 2m in winter
- Great variety of accommodations – from guesthouses, cozy family-run pensions and holiday apartments to 5-star hotels
- Picturesque situation in a valley surrounded by Pirin, Rila and Rodopi Mountains
- Located in South-West Bulgaria (925m a.s.l.) at the foots of Pirin Mountains National Park, 160km from Sofia (2,45 hrs by car from Sofia airport) and 210km from Plovdiv (3,30hrs by car from Plovdiv Airport)
The skiing in Bansko is just wonderful. Although the predominantly Alpine character of Pirin Mountains there are runs and trucks for all grades of skiers – from beginners to real expertsThey are situated at approximately 10 km distance away of the town and are easily accessible by the Gondola starting from Bansko. More about the food, nightlife, hotels deals, ski kindergarten and off slope child care is available at: http://www.skibansko.bg
The ski runs are serviced by a number of chair lifts and drag lifts, all of which are cutting edge Doppelmayer ski lifts, including the 8-man Gondola and the four-chair lift with bubble shields to protect you from harsh weather conditions. Expect no queues for this and the coming seasons for the easy hands-free access to all lifts is secured by SkiData chip-card ski passes that you never need to take out of your pocket, which is still a rare occurrence in many other resorts. Information about ski and snowboard packages, lift passes, ski and snowboard schools and equipment hire is available at: http://www.skibansko.bg
Last but not least, Bansko offers its guests a unique 16-kilometre uninterrupted skiing, starting from Todorka Peak at the highest point of the ski center, all the way to base station of the Gondola lift at the outskirts of town. The last 7 km of the slope are lighted, and the entire facility is equipped with artificial snow machines to ensure a great skiing experience even in warmer conditions.

Provided by http://www.skibansko.bg

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