Ski Information
"I've travelled all around the world in search of beautiful mountain resorts and I can say without any hesitation that Bansko is one of them" - Olympic Champion Franz Klammer
| Kilometres of Piste | 70Km |
| Snowmaking | 70% of slopes |
| Snow Cannons | 161 |
| Longest Run | 16Km, 7Km of which are street lit and are suitable for intermediate skiers |
| Longest downhill route | 16Km |
| Level of difficulty | 35% beginner 4 blue runs 40% intermediate 12 red runs 25% advanced 1 black run |
| Direction of slopes | North |
| Off piste | Good |
| Cross country | 9Km |
| Glaciers | None |
| Mountain restaurants | 5 |
| Lift capacity | 14,200/hr |
| No of Lifts | 24 lifts covering 26km |
| Snowboard Parks | Fun park and half-pipe |
| Village height | 936m |
| Highest lift | 2560m |
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| No. | Name | Difficulty | Lift |
| 1 | Bansko | Easy |  |
| 2 | Banderiza | Easy |  |
| 3 | Plato 1 | Easy |  |
| 4 | Balkaniada | Middle |  |
| 5 | Shiligarnik 1 | Easy | |
| 6 | Todorka | Medium | |
| 7 | Stara pista | Medium | |
| 8 | Ulen | Medium | |
| 9 | Tomba | Difficult | |
| 10 | Shiligarnik 2 | Easy | |
| 11 | Plato 2 | Medium |  |
| 12 | Strazhite | Medium | |
| 14 | Akademika | Medium | |
| 15 | Chalin Valog | Medium | |
| 16 | Chalin Valog 1 | Medium | |
| 17 | Chalin Valog 2 | Medium | |
During Bansko’s inaugural season, it was decided to create something probably unique to Bansko – snow towers. Rising from the ground like giant needles, they offered a very unusual alternative to the traditional half-pipe and were to be found in the Funpark – an area where you can build your own jumps to suit your taste and ability. Unfortunately, these large monoliths have not been re-created in subsequent seasons.
The longest ski run in the resort is 16km which will let you ski or snowboard from the very top of the Todorka Mountain, right into the town. What better way to end the day than to ski right into Bansko where you can either walk over to the apartment to chill out or call into the 'Happy End' bar directly opposite the gondola station for a well earned gluwein, or some other 'liquid life-saver'.
On particular occasions (and if you still have the energy!!) they can turn the lights on and let you ski the last 7km into town under moonlight. However, this is not as regular as in years gone by so a certain amount of luck is required ...
