Bansko

Until 2003/4 Bansko was a small village nestling at the foot of the Pirin mountains in south west Bulgaria. Following huge national and international investment in the area, Bansko is now Europe’s newest ski resort and Bulgaria’s largest and most modern resort.

The original atmosphere of the old town has been retained with mehanas still serving Bulgarian national dishes in traditional surroundings but the addition of modern bars, nightclubs and restaurants ensures that all visitors are well catered for.

Street Map & Visitor's Guide

Initially researched and produced in November 2009 we are pleased to have produced the most detailed map of Bansko available. Since then we have continually updated and maintained the town map of Bansko to provide detailed information on the location of over 150 bars, restaurants, ski equipment rental outlets, ATM’s, banks, nightclubs, casinos and supermarkets. We have also identified and listed the locations of over 280 aparthotels, apartment developments, chalets and hotels in Bansko.

View Bansko's Street Map & Visitor's Guide online here

If you are visiting Bansko and would like a copy to take with you, thereby orientating yourself with the town and the facilities on offer before you visit, A2 full colour copies can be purchased for £3.00 per copy posted to a UK address or for £3.75 per copy posted to an address in Europe.

Payment can be made either by debit or credit card over the phone, cheque or by bank transfer to our sterling bank account in the UK. Please contact us either by phone on 01273 593826 or by email at to order your copy.

Bansko

Bansko is the newest ski resort in Bulgaria with over 100 million Euros having been invested in Bansko to install a state of the art ski facility with equipment specifically designed for the Pirin slopes.

The ski runs total 70 km in length and have a difficulty scale distribution as follows - 30% Beginners, 45% Advanced and 35% Expert. The highest point is 2560m above sea level and the lowest is 1000m above sea level.

The total area is operated by Ulen and is serviced by 25 km of speedy and comfortable lifts which include 1 eight person gondola lift, 6 four-seat chair lifts, 1 three-seat chair lift, 3 T bar drag lifts and 3 button drag lifts. The eight person gondola lift carries skiers and snowboarders from the ski centre on the edge of the town to the beginners’ area and ski-school at 1,600m in approximately 20 minutes. Two chair lifts continue on to the highest slopes at 2,500m beneath the Todorka Peak.

The Pistes

There are 17 pistes, including a 16 km uninterrupted run from beneath the summit from which you can ski down to the base station of the Gondola lift. The last 7 km of the slope is lit and approximately 80% of the total area is equipped with artificial snow cannons that ensure a great skiing experience even in warmer conditions.

Bansko is ideal for beginners and there are English speaking instructors at the ski school. For intermediates the ski area is fantastic with fabulous views and many well-maintained wide tree-lined runs. Advanced skiers can try the Alberto Tomba black run and there is good off-piste available. Skiers and snowboarders are welcome to the fun park in Plato.

View Bansko's Pistes Map online here

Pistes Maps are widely available in resort