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Bansko is a resort which is developing extremely fast.

The concessionaire Ulen provides new opportunities for the skiers, for the snowboarders, for the extreme sports, biathlon and cross- country skiing. There are two brand new pistes and for the extreme skier there is the so called fun- park zone. One of the pistes connects Platoto with the Jelezen most site and the other one is from Kolarski pat to Banderishka polyana. These pistes are wonderfully defining the net of totally 14 pistes. A bonus for the skier is the new 7 kilometers long lighted ski- road between Banderishka polyana and the town. Some of the pistes offer wonderful conditions for night skiing, which is available for everyone from 18.30 until 21.30. Snow boarders can enjoy the first on the Balkans fun- Park. It offers the option to ski over present artificial bumps and jumps as well as to build those on their own. Also, the half-pipe located by the place where Bansko’s famous snow towers are usually built, offers both skiers and snowboarders an arena to boast their latest tricks. Bansko offers great variety of ski pistes that can satisfy everyone's tastes and abilities. The highest ski piste is 2600 meters above the sea level and 990m.

Height of the resort: 925 m

Highest skiing area: 2600 m

Total length of ski runs: 70 km

Longest run: 7 km

Direction of slopes: North

1. Bansko

2. Banderiza

3. Plato1

4. Balkaniada

5. Shiligarnik 1

6. Todorka

7. Stara pista

8. Ulen

9. Alberto Tomba

10. Shiligarnik 2

11. Plato 2

12. Strazite

13. Ctzurna mogila

14. Children’s drag

15. Chalin valog 1

16. Chalin valog 2

LIfts in Bansko

The lifts in Bansko are provided by an 8-man Gondola cable car by Doppelmayer, five 4 seat lifts of the latest Dopplemayer models, one 3- seat lift by Poma, 7 drags and 10 baby drags. The easy access to all lifts is provided by chip cards from SkiData. The ski pass is placed in a pocket on the left side of your jacket and left there. When the skier passes the card reader the barrier automatically opens allowing the skier through.

New gondola lift - modern equipment!

A new 8- seat lift- gondola “Dopelmaier” started working two seasons ago. It is over 6 kilometers long and connects the town with Banderishka meadow. When one gets on it, he feels the incredible feeling that he is flowing over the snow slopes of Pirin towards the heart of the mountain. You can leave your car on the parking on the start station of the lift. The resort posses 26 kilometers ski- lifts with personnel, to help the skiers.

Two new four seat lifts- from Banderishki to Kolarski road and from Zelezniq Bridge to Platoto. Drag- lift that is serving the right part of “Tomba” slope for beginners.

Ski equipment for Children

The comfort in the mountain is unlimited. There is a ski- kindergarten for kids from 4 to 7 years old with new drags and ski-run. The resort offers Junior Club ski kindergarten with 3 baby drugs, a Wonder Carpets baby track, and a winter/ summer rotunda type Kinder Carousel. The total number of baby drags is 10- 100m each.