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Bansko
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 Bansko is
Bulgaria's # 1 ski resort, having the best and most modern
ski centre of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the recent
years a multi-million euros investment in a brand new skiing
area has been made by Yulen, the company which has the
licence to run the skiing area of the resort. Bansko has the
best snow record and the longest ski season (15 Dec - 15
May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the last couple of
years this resort is under a massive investment process with
new hotels and resort facilities being under construction. A
brand new resort area with super luxury hotels and holiday
apartments is being developed just opposite the Gondola,
which also makes Bansko the resort with the best hotels. The
town of Bansko is situated nearby the river Glazane
(left feeder of Mesta River) in the north- eastern foot of Pirin, right
bellow the highest and most beautiful part of the mountain.Its
name comes from the old Bulgarian word “ban”, which means
“master”. It is just 160 kilometers away from Sofia and 6
kilometers from Razlog. Bansko has developed into a favourite
ski & snowboard destination, thanks to the excellent ski
facilities combined with the unique architecture and
historical significance.
The town of Bansko is located on 925 m. above sea level, and
its skiing area is on 2000-2600 m. The Pirin mountain has a
predominantly Alpine character and highest peak in the area is
Vihren 2914 m.
The ski pistes are located in two main ski - centres- CHALIN
VALOG (1100-1600m) and SHILIGARNIKA (1700-2500m). They are
approximately 10 km above the town on the northern
slopes of Pirin, and are easily accessible for approx. 25
minutes on the new Gondola lift which starts from Bansko. The
total length of the marked slopes is 65 km.
Although the resort is world famous for not more than 10 years
it has a lot to offer to its guests. The resort has excellent
snow conditions with great snow cover from December until
May.
44 Technoalpine snow cannons cover most of the slopes and make
the ski season last longer. The maximum pleasure from the
various ski slopes is guaranteed by 12 Kassbohrer slope
maintenance vehicles. Thus the slopes offer runs and tracks
for all types of skiers and will suit both beginners and
experts.
The snowboard lovers can enjoy the first on the Balkans fun
park where people from all over the world are lead by the
passion of the extreme. They can build jumps suiting their
taste and abilities.
Every day skiers and snowboarders can take part in the
competitions on the new slope on Shiligarnika.
The lifts and slopes operator in Bansko takes care for the
maximum comfort of the skier and snowboarders with the
exclusive 8-seats Gondola cable car by Dopplemayer, five 4-
seat lifts of the latest Doppelmayer models, one 3-seat lift
by Poma, 7 drags and 10 baby drags. The total length of the
wire equipment in the resort is 26 km. All ski
equipment can be used by one chip-card from SkiData.
Huge monitors showing pictures from the different slopes is
based on the starting station of the Gondola. Thus people will
have more information of the wind and temperature conditions
before climbing up on the slope.
Slalom and Giant slalom runs are available. Bansko offers a
cross-country track with a total length of 5 km. A 3 km ski
run Rollbahn track is situated 2 km far from the town. More
about the
ski runs and lifts in Bansko!
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