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BANSKO - The place that you’ll find hard to leave!
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 Bulgarian Ski Complex Threatens Rila National Park
BANSKO ski resort is situated in Southwestern Bulgaria, at the foothills of one of the most beautiful Bulgarian mountains - Pirin, which is a national preserve, included in the WORD NATURAL HERITAGE list. The distance from Sofia to Bansko is 160 km.
Bansko was founded during the 10th century on the site of an old Thracian settlement. During the 18th century it was a prosperous place, home to craftsmen, artists and merchants. Its highly regarded icon painting and woodworking schools were among the most influential in the country.
Today, Bansko is certainly one of the jewels in Bulgaria's tourism crown. The town itself attracts more than 130,000 visitors annually, by its 120 cultural monuments, its museum-houses and the permanent ethnographic and Bansko school of icon painting exhibitions. A very interesting sight is the Holy Trinity Church with its 30 m high bell tower and clock, splendid murals and woodcarvings. The region is famous for its cuisine and colorful folklore and offers various entertainment opportunities. Read more about Musuem Town of Bansko
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GUARANTEED SNOW AND BEAUTIFUL WEATHER: Surrounded by the Pirin, Rila and Rhodopi mountains, Bansko is a climatic mountain resort with a short summer and long winter. The average temperature during January, the coldest month, is minus 1,9o C. Snow falls are abundant, providing a constant winter snow cover up to 2 m thick. The skiing season along the Pirin slopes starts in the middle of December and ends in mid-April.
See Bansko online weather report and livecam
The skiing conditions in Bansko are excellent! The Pirin mountain has a predominantly Alpine character with 3 peaks towering above 2,900 m. However, the slopes offer runs and tracks for all types of skiers, from the novice to the expert. Bansko also offers a unique 16-kilometer uninterrupted ski run, starting from Todorka Peak (2600 m) at the highest point of the ski resort, all the way to base station of the Gondola lift at the outskirts of town. The last 7 km of the slope are nightlighted, and the entire facility is equipped with artificial snow machines to ensure a great skiing experience even in warmer conditions. Easy access to all lifts is guaranteed by chip-cards. |
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BANSKO SKI FACTS:
Altitude – 950 m
Highest ski point – 2,600 m
Total lenght of ski runs - 70 km (Season 2007-2008)
Marked ski runs – 17
Longest ski run – 16 km (from Todorka Peak to the base station of the Gondola lift)
Exposure of slopes – North
Cross-country skiing tracks – 8 km
Ski touring to 2,915 m
23 Lifts - 8-man gondola, 4 four-seat, 2 three-seat, 6 drag lifts, 10 baby drags (100m each)
VARIED SKIING: The resort offers good opportunities for all types of skier - from the novice to the expert, while the ski runs are maintained in an excellent condition. More than 50% of the ski runs are covered by 45 snow cannons.
Difficulty of slopes:
Beginner: 35 %
Intermediate: 40 %
Advanced: 25 %
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS in Bansko:
Police - 8431, 8432
Fire Dept. - 8430
Emergency - 8270
Mountain Rescue Service - 8132, 8133, Mobile: 088-1474
Information Desk - 3131
Public electricity supply - 8287
Water supply - 8216
Bus station - 8420
Railway station - 8215
Bansko POSTAL CODE: 2770
Bansko Old DIAL CODE: 07443 (or +359 7443... from abroad)
Bansko New DIAL CODE: 0749 8 (or +359 749 8... from abroad)Following 01 Jul 2006.
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