Bansko Bulgaria is the # 2 ski resort, the best and most modern ski centre of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the recent years a multi-million euro invested in a brand new ski resort was created by Yulen, the company which has the licence to the skiing area of the resort. Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season (December 15-May 15) of all Bulgarian ski resorts. Over the last few years this place has been part of a massive investment process with new hotels and resort facilities under construction. A brand new resort with a super luxury hotels and holiday apartments will be developed to the Gondola, which also Bansko resort with the best hotels.The town of Bansko is located near the river Glazane (left feeder of Mesta River) in the north-eastern foot of Pirin, right bellow the largest and most beautiful part of the mountain. The name is derived from the old Bulgarian word "ban", which means "master". It is only 160 kilometers from Sofia and 6 kilometers from Razlog.
Bansko has become a favorite ski and snowboard destination, thanks to the excellent skiing facilities, combined with the unique architecture and historical significance.
The town of Bansko is at 925 m. Above the sea, and the ski area is located at 2000-2600 m. The Pirin mountain has a predominantly Alpine character and the highest peak in the area is Vihren 2914 m.
The ski slopes are located in two main ski centrs CHALIN VALOG (1100-1600 m) and SHILIGARNIKA (1700-2500 m). They are about 10 kilometers above the city on the northern slopes of Pirin, and easily accessible to approx. 25 minutes on the new Gondola lift coming out of Bansko. The total length of the marked trails is 65 kilometres.
