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 kilometers 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 pistes is 65 kilometers.
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 untill May.
44 Technoalpine snow cannons cover most of the slopes and
make the ski season last longer. The maximum pleasure from the various
ski pistes 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
attraction 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 piste on Shiligarnika.
The lifts and pistes 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 kilometers. All ski
equipment can be used by one chip-card from SkiData.
Huge monitors showing pictures from the different pistes
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.
APRES SKI
The unique combination of a well developed mountain resort and a living
historical town turns it into an elegant place for entertainment.
Virtually every house has its own story to tell, which indeed can
turn your vacation into a journey to the Bulgarian traditions. The
traditional Bansko taverns (called "Mehana"), with their
exceptional charm and style offer local atmosphere by their cuisine
and good selection of Bulgarian wines. Most of the local "Mehanas"
even offer live folk music. Many local cafes and bars offer refreshments.
Discos and night clubs work without time limit, and usually close
early in the morning.
PLACES TO GO
Of course there's a lot to see in the town of Bansko itself, with
around 120 cultural and historical monuments will have a lot to explore.
Various souvenir
shops offer the creations of the local artists and smiths.
Bansko is known to be unique site with international significance
for the international tourism. Except for the beautiful Pirin Mountain
the town possesses rich historical sites. Remains from ancient fortresses
in the Staroto Gradishte site, are situated just four kilometers in
western direction and the Ulen site along the Demianitsa river flow.
Nearby Staroto Gradishte site there are Thracian mound hills.
South of Bansko is situated the National Park Pirin included in the
UNESCO list for cultural and natural sightseeing. The park is rich
with its lakes, waterfalls, caves, venerable trees and historical
sites. Bansko together with Dobrinishte are also famous for their
mineral springs, the reserve Bayovi dupki- Djindjiritsa.
We also recommend a visit to the famous Rila Monastery
and the busy city of Sofia.
ACCOMMODATION & CATERING
Being the biggest ski resort of Bulgaria, practically Bansko offers
great opportunities in this respect satisfying visitors of different
financial means.
There are many luxury hotels (plus one five star hotel), holiday apartments
as well as more than 40 small family hotels. We strongly recommend
you arrange your hotel and additional skiing service before you go
to Bansko, as the resort is quite busy during the winter.
Bansko is very different from the older ski resorts of
Borovets or Pamporovo, which were specially designed skiing centres.
Bansko combines great skiing, beautiful nature and historical significance.
MEDICAL & DENTAL SERVICE
The Emergency SKI PATROL service is available 24 hours a day. Ambulance
and clinic (with doctor and nurse) are available, as well as first
aid, on all ski slopes. Fully equipped and functioning hospitals is
available in Bansko. Highly qualified dentists are available at the
resort too.
Pharmacies are also available at the resort.
Some medical and all dental services must be paid in cash
to the doctors (clinics). They should provide the necessary bills,
receipts and invoices describing the service and the cost, so that
you can claim back the expense to your insurance company. It's recommended
you call your insurance company and
inform them in case of injury.
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