Pirin Mountains,
Bansko,
Bulgaria a purpose-built ski resort that uniquely for Bulgaria also serves as a working town. As a result, it offers excellent skiing, good quality hotels and a lively après ski with the character and atmosphere of a small
Balkan town.
At the end of the day skiers and snowboarders can choose between returning to town on the lift, or skiing down the resorts popular ski road. As a ski centre, it is well known in Bulgaria but just opening up to foreign visitors, one of Banskos most attractive features is the old town, making it a great place to explore after a day on the slopes.
Skiing: Situated at 925m above sea level, Bansko is 25 minutes by high speed gondola lift from the resort's skiing area, comprising 65km of marked ski runs lying at altitudes of between 2,000m and 2,500m. The ski school in Bansko is run by ULEN which has some of Bulgarias best ski instructors and ski equipment, making Bansko a perfect base for first time skiers. Bansko ski runs offer many blue and red runs, suited to intermediate skiers who want to improve their techniques or simply enjoy a challenging day out on the slopes. Advanced skiers will be kept busy with Bansko's red runs and the Albertotomba black run. The resort is a great place for experienced skiers to learn new techniques.
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Selection of Hotels in Bansko, Bulgaria
Hotel Kempinski
Grand Arena, Bansko (
5 Star)
Part of the famous
Kempinski Hotel Group, this new hotel offers luxurious accommodation and high levels of service to appeal to the most discerning guests. This is a popular hotel and Topflight strongly recommends early booking to secure your accommodation here.
Park Hotel Gardenia (4
Star)
This bright, modern hotel offers good amenities and friendly service. Opened in
2006, rooms are furnished to a high standard with park or mountain views.
Hotel
Lion (4 Star)
This newly built modern hotel offers high standards of accommodation and comfort close to the gondola ski station. With good facilities and designed in tasteful contemporary style, its an ideal place to unwind after a hard days skiing.
Hotel George (2 Star
Plus)
Guests can look forward to a warm and friendly stay in this small, family run hotel.
Great for groups.
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