"The best ski resort in eastern Europe"
- Olympic Ski Gold Medalist, Alberto Tomba

Bansko offers excellent skiing conditions; the Pirin Mountains predominantly Alpine in character consist of two towering peaks towering of over 2,900 metres.

An eight seater Doppelmayer gondola brings skiers to the mid-mountain area which is 1,725 metres in height, where a small network of lifts ferries skiers to the mountains´ highest point of 2,650 metres.

Presently Bansko has a vertical drop of 1,100 metres or 1,600 metres if you include the long, gentle run back to the town. The final 7km is floodlit and covered by snow cannons.

Historically, the resort enjoys a lengthy snow and ski season starting in mid December and running until mid May.

The total area of marked ski runs is 65 km with easy and comfortable access to the pistes via 8 seat gondolas, five 4 seat lifts, a 3 seat POMA lift, 6 drags and 10 baby drags.

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Regular maintenance by 12 Kassbohrer snow grooming machines and 40 TechoAllpin snow cannons guarantees a high quality, crisp snow cover. Whilst a modern electronic, hands-free lift pass system ensures quick and easy access to all the lifts and prevents long queues from forming.

Skiing in Bansko is ideal for beginners and intermediates looking to learn how to ski on a budget. The majority of the runs are either red or blue, however advanced skiers are not forgotten with the ‘Alberto Tomba’ black run which was opened by the Olympic Ski gold medalist last year.

Tuition is available from the Ulen ski and snowboard school. Staffed by highly qualified English speaking teachers, there is a wide variety of courses on offer from beginners to advanced ski and snowboarding. Children are well catered for with a Junior Ski Club that has a dedicated area with three baby drags, a magic carpet and play area.