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The skiing conditions in Bansko are excellent.
Well groomed tree-lined slopes, an efficient and modern lift infrastructure, and abundant snowfall make Bansko the number one
ski resort in Bulgaria.
With a recent 33 million EUR facelift and newly renovated
wide, tree-lined ski slopes Bansko gives you the widest available variety of skiing for any age and experience level. About 35% of the ski runs are suitable for beginners, 40% for intermediate, and 25% for advanced.
The skiing infrastructure is constantly being renewed to maintain Bansko's lead as a first-class winter resort destination.
Huge monitors showing pictures from the different pistes are on display at the base of the Gondola
enabling you to judge the wind and temperature conditions before climbing up the slope. The excellent ski runs comply with the
standards of FIS and are located in two main ski-centers – Chalin Valog (the peak’s hollow) (1100-1600 m.a.s.l.)
and Shiligarnika (1700-2500 m.a.s.l.).
There is some good off-piste riding available but local knowledge or having a guide is strongly advised
to avoid any danger.
Snowboard enthusiasts can enjoy long tree-lined runs or the new dedicated park with a half pipe facility
90m high and 16m wide. Here they can build jumps according to their own taste and ability.
Bansko provides a unique holiday where you can have
excellent ski conditions and virgin natural beauty plus experience the atmosphere of a quaint Bulgarian
country village - the best of both worlds!
In addition to on-piste skiing, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy the fun park
in the Platoto area which offers the extreme winter sports gurus the option to ski over artificial bumps and jumps –
and even build some of your own! There is also an area where you can practice
and boast your latest tricks.
The resort offers
great facilities for children. There are 2 children's ski lifts and a moving conveyor. The
area also has a ski kindergarten specially equipped for small children, a special children's ski run, a unique ski-roundabout,
a children's slalom course, a ski-through tunnel and other imaginative and fun facilities and learning aids.
The ski school has 100
licensed instructors offering training in various languages including English. Most of the instructors have experience
gained in popular ski resorts in Austria and Switzerland. The courses are organised in groups according to ability.
After completion of a course participants receive a certificate.
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Resort Facts
- Snowboard park - runs with jumps & barriers of various difficulty
- 'Halfpipe' for snowboarders - 90m long, 16m wide, 3.5 m high walls
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Heli-skiing, powder skiing, and night skiing available
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Best snow record and longest season in Bulgaria
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Modern ski and snowboard rentals
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Children's runs, play area and kindergarten
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44 Technoalpine snow cannons
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12 Kassbohrer slope maintenance vehicles
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Resort altitude - 936m
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Total marked pistes - 65km
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Cross-country tracks - 9km
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Slope direction - North
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Highest skiing point - 2,600m
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Longest run - 16km
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Max vertical slope length - 1,460m
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Tracks covered by snow cannons - 80%
- 7 drags, 10 baby drags, 6 chair lifts, 1
gondola lift (in total 2,500 skiers per hour)
- Medical centre
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Medical Assistance
An emergency ski patrol service is available 24 hours a day. An ambulance and clinic (with doctor and nurse) as well as
first aid assistance is available on all ski slopes. Fully equipped and functioning hospitals are also available
in the area. Highly qualified dentists are available at the resort and there are a number of pharmacies in the town for
over-the-counter remedies.
Some medical and all dental services must be paid in cash to the doctors (clinics). Ensure you receive the necessary
invoice and receipt describing the service and the cost so you present to your insurance company for reimbursement.
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