Sports and leisure activities Bansko (Бahcko)

In 2019, the extension of this ski resort known as the low-cost resort of Bulgaria that threatened the biodiversity of Pirin National Natural Park (Unesco site) was blocked by the Bulgarian justice. It is the newest ski resort in the country. Its first ski lift dates from 1986. It has undergone major investments that have allowed the construction of the Gondola cable car that leaves from the city center and connects the two most important sites: Chalin Valog (1,467 m) and Chiligarnika (from 1,725 to 2,560 m). The latter, remodeled and expanded with the opening of new chairlifts, offers the largest number of runs. The third site, Bunderishka Polyana (1,635 m), is currently being modernized and is accessible by road. Ski passes are sold by the day and by the week. There are discounts for students and children. A daycare center and a ski school are available for skiers. Most of the rental stores are located at the foot of the Gondola. The ski equipment is very modern and of good quality. For more information, see the website: www.banskoski.com.

Slopes. The area offers 75 km of trails between 2,560 m and 1,000 m in altitude, 80% of which are equipped with snow guns, 80 of which ensure a winter season from December to May. The difficulty levels of the slopes are evenly distributed: 35% for beginners, 40% for advanced skiers and 35% for advanced skiers.