Bansko Ski Holidays | Bansko Snowboaring Holidays | Learn to Ski in Bansko | Learn to Snowboard in BanskoBansko Holidays are popular witheveryone as this resort has become Eastern Europe's best skiing resort...Bansko, offers a unique combination of a modern winter sports resort and a living town, offering an affordable alternative to the Alps at a fraction of the price. Set at the foot of the stunning Pirin mountains, Bansko has developed into a favourite ski & snowboard destination, thanks to the excellent modern ski facilities combined with breath-taking nature and the traditional spirit of the small town preserved through the centuries. The town centre is a listed World Heritage Site, and it is easy to see why with its quaint cobbled streets, where you can still hear the local Bansko dialect being used and old clock tower, where the bell has been measuring the hours for over 150 years.
Skiers of all abilities are well catered for as Bansko has over 65 kilometres of marked ski runs, which are easily accessed by the newly installed and impressive Gondola lift. As the day draws to a close, the après-ski is centred around the local “Mehanas,” a friendly taverna type restaurant serving traditional Bulgarian cuisine and drinks, often with roaring log fires and live entertainment. For a truly enjoyable winter sports holiday, enhanced by warm Bulgarian hospitality, visit Bansko where you really can have the best of both worlds.
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Bansko is a great place for first-time skiers and snowboarders. The ULEN Ski-school has some of Bulgaria’s best instructors and the ULEN offers the latest in ski and snowboard equipment. This, combined with a modern and easy to use lift system and an abundance of blue runs, has firmly established Bansko as the resort where many have taken their first steps on the slopes and have become enchanted with the magic of winter sports and find it hard to resist returning year after year.
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INTERMEDIATES |
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An extensive network of blue and red runs, perfectly suited to intermediate skiers, make Bansko is a great choice for those committed to improving their skills and techniques, as well as for those who just enjoy the fun of tackling the slopes each year. All runs are accessible by chair lifts and there are a number of bars and restaurants by the slopes for skiers and snowboarders to re-charge their batteries or unwind and rest after a fun day on the slopes. Hands-free access to lifts and the rare occurrence of queues designate Bansko as a smart choice for intermediate skiers and snowboarders.
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ADVANCED |
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While the challeng red runs and the Alberto Tomba black run should keep most experts busy, Bansko is probably more popular with experts for its great offerings of extreme skiing. Bansko is a regular venue for extreme competitions and recently hosted both the European and World FIS competitions. Try and tackle the pre-defined slalom tracks on the marked slopes, whilst the ski and snowboard fun-park area facility are popular playgrounds for experts showing off their latest tricks. The Bansko snow towers, these hand-made symbols of extreme skiing and snowboarding, are another prominent assembly site for fans of the extreme. Powder skiing and para-gliding are also available locally, if you fancy trying something different.
Bansko Holidays can be for anyone as the resort caters for everyone's needs and wants. |
