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Bansko rightly holds the title of Bulgaria’s top resort and it offers fantastic value for money, especially as the ski area and town have seen huge sums of money invested recently.
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- Max temp: 5.3 °c
- Min temp: -4.3 °c
- Last snowed: Wed 15 Jan
Since the access gondola was installed in 2003, Bansko has gone from strength to strength.
It now boasts the region’s best lift system and a nice 48km network of pistes. In recognition of this development, Bansko now hosts annual World Cup races and quite rightly has shifted a lot of its former reputation as a bargain basement resort. Yes prices are still cheap, but you get great value for money and the quality of every facet of the resort has significantly improved – from the standards of accommodation to the quality of the food.
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ValuePros and cons
- Great lift system and lots of snowmaking
- Bansko offers excellent value, both on and off the slopes
- Lively town with good après ski and lots of bars and restaurants
- Extent of the local pistes is still somewhat limited
- Few challenges for advanced and expert skiers and boarders
- Queues likely at the gondola and key lifts during holiday weeks and at weekends
On the Slopes
This has not resulted in a complete loss of Bansko’s identity however, with the centre of town holding on to its cobbled streets, cosy bars and locally inspired restaurants. The town is lively and there is a good après ski scene, no doubt fuelled somewhat by the low prices, making this a really good all round resort for a great value ski holiday.
The only way up the mountain is via the main access gondola, which quickly whisks you up to Bundarishka at 1635m. Here, the best beginner zone can be found on a gentle plateau – there is another small sector in the town, but the snow is more reliable further up. Longer blues are available via the Kolarski Express above Shiligarnika.
For more confident skiers and boarders, the revamped Todorka chair and the two Banderitza quads serve wide, open reds, which are a blast first thing in the morning with fresh corduroy. These finish steeply at the foot of the World Cup piste, but apart from that there is little to interest advanced skiers. Some off piste is available, especially if you hire a guide and go ski touring, but thick trees low down and cliffs high up limit the available terrain.
In the Resort
Bansko is a big resort town with a historic, traditional centre. It is dominated by old stone buildings, capped with terracotta tiles, and the cobbled streets make it an attractive place. A lot of accommodation in small, locally run B&Bs or in self-catered apartments is on offer here. This part of town is also home to the cosiest and most traditional bars and restaurants in town, where a good meal will set you back a fraction of the cost of a meal in the Alps.
Newer hotel developments have sprung up around the base of the gondola, several of which are well appointed and home to pools and spas. This is where the après ski activity is focussed and it does get very lively, with the party often continuing on well into the night.
Getting to Bansko
- Sofia airport: 2.5hours
Season Dates
- Opens: Saturday 14 December 2024
- Closes: Sunday 13 April 2025
Bansko Piste Map
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Bansko PDFTop (2560m)
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Clear skies |  Mainly fair |
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Light snow shwr |
Mist | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Mainly fair |
Occasional snow |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Mainly fair |
Mainly fair | Mainly fair |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 3.7°c | 1.3°c | -5°c | 1.7°c | 0.4°c | -4°c | 0.7°c | -1.1°c | -4.2°c | -2.9°c | -4.4°c | -6.6°c | -4.2°c | -5.8°c | -7.2°c | -2.8°c | -3.8°c | -6.4°c | -0.9°c | -2°c | -4.2°c | -1.2°c | -2.4°c | -4.6°c | -0.2°c | -1.5°c | -4.8°c | -0.7°c | -1.9°c | -5.1°c |
| Min temp | -5.4°c | -6.1°c | -6.1°c | -5.3°c | -4.2°c | -4.4°c | -4.8°c | -4.4°c | -4.8°c | -5.8°c | -7.4°c | -7.4°c | -7.1°c | -7.4°c | -7.9°c | -8.7°c | -7.8°c | -7.8°c | -5.9°c | -4.5°c | -4.9°c | -5.4°c | -4.9°c | -5.1°c | -6.1°c | -5°c | -5°c | -5.4°c | -5.4°c | -5.7°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.4°c | 1.1°c | -6.1°c | -5.3°c | 0.3°c | -4.2°c | -4.8°c | -1.1°c | -4.4°c | -5.8°c | -4.4°c | -7.4°c | -7.1°c | -5.8°c | -7.2°c | -8.7°c | -3.8°c | -7.8°c | -5.9°c | -2°c | -4.5°c | -5.4°c | -2.4°c | -4.9°c | -6.1°c | -1.6°c | -5°c | -5.4°c | -1.9°c | -5.4°c |
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| Weather | Clear skies |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 3.7°c | 1.3°c | -5°c |
| Min temp | -5.4°c | -6.1°c | -6.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.4°c | 1.1°c | -6.1°c |
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| Max temp | 1.7°c | 0.4°c | -4°c |
| Min temp | -5.3°c | -4.2°c | -4.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.3°c | 0.3°c | -4.2°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 0.7°c | -1.1°c | -4.2°c |
| Min temp | -4.8°c | -4.4°c | -4.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.8°c | -1.1°c | -4.4°c |
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| Weather | Broken clouds |
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| Snow expected | 0.3 cm | 0.7 cm | 1.4 cm |
| Max temp | -2.9°c | -4.4°c | -6.6°c |
| Min temp | -5.8°c | -7.4°c | -7.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.8°c | -4.4°c | -7.4°c |
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| Weather | Light snow |
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| Snow expected | 0.9 cm | 0.8 cm | 0.4 cm |
| Max temp | -4.2°c | -5.8°c | -7.2°c |
| Min temp | -7.1°c | -7.4°c | -7.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -7.1°c | -5.8°c | -7.2°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | -2.8°c | -3.8°c | -6.4°c |
| Min temp | -8.7°c | -7.8°c | -7.8°c |
| Feels like temp | -8.7°c | -3.8°c | -7.8°c |
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| Weather | Mainly fair |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.4 cm | 0.5 cm |
| Max temp | -0.9°c | -2°c | -4.2°c |
| Min temp | -5.9°c | -4.5°c | -4.9°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.9°c | -2°c | -4.5°c |
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| Weather | Generally clear |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0.2 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -1.2°c | -2.4°c | -4.6°c |
| Min temp | -5.4°c | -4.9°c | -5.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -5.4°c | -2.4°c | -4.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | -0.2°c | -1.5°c | -4.8°c |
| Min temp | -6.1°c | -5°c | -5°c |
| Feels like temp | -6.1°c | -1.6°c | -5°c |
Resort (990m)
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Clear skies |
Clear skies | Clear skies |
Clear skies |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
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Broken clouds | Partly cloudy |
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Light rain/snow | Partly cloudy |
Partly cloudy |
Mainly fair | Generally clear |
Generally clear |
Generally clear | Generally clear |
Partly cloudy |
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Clear skies | Generally clear |
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| Max temp | 5.3°c | 5.3°c | -0.9°c | 8°c | 8°c | 1.1°c | 7.6°c | 7.6°c | 2.2°c | 6.1°c | 6.1°c | 2.1°c | 6.9°c | 6.9°c | 1.8°c | 8.4°c | 8.4°c | 2.6°c | 8.8°c | 8.8°c | 4.2°c | 10.1°c | 10.1°c | 4.4°c | 11.4°c | 11.4°c | 4.6°c | 10.5°c | 10.5°c | 4.2°c |
| Min temp | -4.3°c | -0.9°c | -2.2°c | -2.9°c | 1.1°c | -0.1°c | -1°c | 2.2°c | 1.1°c | 0.1°c | 2°c | 0.7°c | -0.7°c | 1.8°c | 0.3°c | -0.6°c | 2.6°c | 1.1°c | 0.8°c | 4°c | 2.9°c | 1.8°c | 4.4°c | 2.9°c | 1.6°c | 4.6°c | 3.6°c | 1.8°c | 4.2°c | 3.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.3°c | 4.8°c | -0.9°c | -2.9°c | 7.2°c | 1°c | -1°c | 6.9°c | 2°c | 0.1°c | 5.7°c | 2°c | -0.7°c | 6.5°c | 1.7°c | -0.6°c | 7.9°c | 2.4°c | 0.7°c | 7.6°c | 4°c | 1.7°c | 9.7°c | 4.2°c | 1.5°c | 10.9°c | 4.4°c | 1.7°c | 10°c | 4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 5.3°c | 5.3°c | -0.9°c |
| Min temp | -4.3°c | -0.9°c | -2.2°c |
| Feels like temp | -4.3°c | 4.8°c | -0.9°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8°c | 8°c | 1.1°c |
| Min temp | -2.9°c | 1.1°c | -0.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -2.9°c | 7.2°c | 1°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 7.6°c | 7.6°c | 2.2°c |
| Min temp | -1°c | 2.2°c | 1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -1°c | 6.9°c | 2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.1°c | 6.1°c | 2.1°c |
| Min temp | 0.1°c | 2°c | 0.7°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.1°c | 5.7°c | 2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 6.9°c | 6.9°c | 1.8°c |
| Min temp | -0.7°c | 1.8°c | 0.3°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.7°c | 6.5°c | 1.7°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.4°c | 8.4°c | 2.6°c |
| Min temp | -0.6°c | 2.6°c | 1.1°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.6°c | 7.9°c | 2.4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 8.8°c | 8.8°c | 4.2°c |
| Min temp | 0.8°c | 4°c | 2.9°c |
| Feels like temp | 0.7°c | 7.6°c | 4°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 10.1°c | 10.1°c | 4.4°c |
| Min temp | 1.8°c | 4.4°c | 2.9°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.7°c | 9.7°c | 4.2°c |
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| Snow expected | 0 cm | 0 cm | 0 cm |
| Max temp | 11.4°c | 11.4°c | 4.6°c |
| Min temp | 1.6°c | 4.6°c | 3.6°c |
| Feels like temp | 1.5°c | 10.9°c | 4.4°c |
Resort Conditions
| Snowfall | Last Snowfall | 15/01/2025 |
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| Next 3 days | 1.3 cm | |
| Depths | Upper piste depth | 185 cm |
| Lower piste depth | 20 cm | |
| Snow conditions | Snow quality | Hard packed |
| Lifts | Lifts open | 13 out of 14 |
| Resort opening date | Fri 06 Dec 2024 | |
| Resort closing date | Sun 13 Apr 2025 |
Eastern Europe
Updated 14/01
The week starts bitterly cold in many places, especially in the south and west, with flurries of snow, too, over the northwest of the region – around 5cm can be expected, along with daytime highs of -7°C at mid-mountain level.
Elsewhere, high pressure and mild temperatures dominate, ticking to the wrong side of freezing in the midday sun. Fine, dry and bright conditions are on the cards for most areas for the remainder of this week, forcing out the cloud, snow and cold from other corners to settle across the whole region.
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