Development of the Bulgaria ski resorts in general is advancing at a rapid rate but Bansko stands above all others with a continually developing piste area and rich cultural heritage providing a unique experience amongst ski resorts in Bulgaria.  Whether you're heading to the snow for a low cost beginners course in skiing, to hone your well practiced ski or snowboarding skills, or maybe experiment off-piste, Bansko ski zone caters for you.

Bansko itself is located at 925m above sea level and provides a world class skiing area at 2000-2500 m above sea level.  It is the newest and most rapidly developing ski resort in Bulgaria following 10's of millions of euros of inward investment in the last few years. 

There are 17 pistes, including a 16 km run from beneath the summit where you can ski down to the outskirts of town. 

Combining incredible affordability and a wealth of state of the art ski and snowboarding facilities, Bansko ski zone truly is a destination worthy of a spot on the holiday calendar of any winter sports enthusiast.  Some key features of the ski resort are listed below...

• Highest lift 2560m.
• Km of ski piste 65km.
• Longest run 16Km.
• Cross country trails 9Km.
• Beginner ski slopes 8 (blue).
• Intermediate ski slopes 11 (red).
• Advanced ski slopes 1 (black).
• Ski lifts 15 ( 1 gondola, 7 high speed chairs, 7 drags).

• The ski lifts are brand new and have been specifically engineered for the conditions up on the ski slopes around Bansko.   
• Weather conditions up in the ski zone are transmitted to monitors in the ski base station providing realtime visibility of the skiing conditions on the mountain before you ascend.
• Good off-piste skiing is available.
• Night skiing is catered for.
• Over 30 snow cannons provide constant snow cover for the main skiing area to provide backup when the weather is not up to the job.
• Ski passes for Bansko are fitted with micro-chips readable through the pocket of a ski jacket making for hassle free administration and reduced queues on the slopes.
• A new snowboarders half pipe is currently under construction.
• Good skiing and snowboarding tuition is available and provided by local ski school instructors.
• Ski and snowboard hire is readily available.