Bansko

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.

weather Forecast today: Light rain shwr

Max temp: 19.3 °c
Min temp: 10.6 °c

Last Updated: Tue 17 Sep

weather Forecast today: Light rain shwr

Max temp: 19.3 °c
Min temp: 10.6 °c

Last Updated: Tue 17 Sep

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51%Intermediate

8%Advanced

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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Pros 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

Regular flights get you to Sofia and from here the drive to Bansko takes between two and three hours, traffic and road conditions dependent.

Sofia airport: 2.5hours

Season Dates

Opens: Saturday 16 December 2023
Closes: Sunday 14 April 2024

The FIS Alpine World Cup is expected to pass through Bansko, with events taking place on 10th and 11th February 2024 (although this is still to be confirmed by the FIS).

Bansko Piste Map

Top (2560m)

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Weather	Rather cloudy	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain/snow	Rain and snow	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Mist	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Some drizzle	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Partly cloudy
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.4 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm	0.7 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4.9°c	3.5°c	1.4°c	3.4°c	1.9°c	1.9°c	3.9°c	3.1°c	2.2°c	3.7°c	2.5°c	1.5°c	3.4°c	2.4°c	0.4°c	4.5°c	3.8°c	-0.4°c	4.7°c	4.2°c	0.5°c	6°c	5.4°c	1.7°c	6.4°c	5.9°c	3°c	5.6°c	4.6°c	2.5°c
Min temp	0.3°c	0.4°c	0°c	0.4°c	0.1°c	0.1°c	0.8°c	0.6°c	0.6°c	1°c	0.1°c	-0.1°c	0.3°c	-0.4°c	-1°c	0°c	-1.2°c	-2°c	0.4°c	-0.8°c	-1°c	1.7°c	0.6°c	0.2°c	2.1°c	1.3°c	1.3°c	2.1°c	1°c	1°c
Feels like temp	0.3°c	1.9°c	0.4°c	0.7°c	0.4°c	-2.6°c	0.7°c	1.6°c	0.6°c	0.9°c	-1.2°c	-3.1°c	0.3°c	0.7°c	-0.4°c	0°c	2.6°c	-1.2°c	0.4°c	2.9°c	-0.8°c	1.6°c	4°c	0.6°c	2°c	2.6°c	1.2°c	-0.2°c	1.2°c	0.9°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	4.9°c	3.5°c	1.4°c
Min temp	0.3°c	0.4°c	0°c
Feels like temp	0.3°c	1.9°c	0.4°c

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Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.4 cm	0.2 cm
Max temp	3.4°c	1.9°c	1.9°c
Min temp	0.4°c	0.1°c	0.1°c
Feels like temp	0.7°c	0.4°c	-2.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	3.9°c	3.1°c	2.2°c
Min temp	0.8°c	0.6°c	0.6°c
Feels like temp	0.7°c	1.6°c	0.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	3.7°c	2.5°c	1.5°c
Min temp	1°c	0.1°c	-0.1°c
Feels like temp	0.9°c	-1.2°c	-3.1°c

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Weather	Light rain shwr	Rain/Snow shower	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0.7 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	3.4°c	2.4°c	0.4°c
Min temp	0.3°c	-0.4°c	-1°c
Feels like temp	0.3°c	0.7°c	-0.4°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4.5°c	3.8°c	-0.4°c
Min temp	0°c	-1.2°c	-2°c
Feels like temp	0°c	2.6°c	-1.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4.7°c	4.2°c	0.5°c
Min temp	0.4°c	-0.8°c	-1°c
Feels like temp	0.4°c	2.9°c	-0.8°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6°c	5.4°c	1.7°c
Min temp	1.7°c	0.6°c	0.2°c
Feels like temp	1.6°c	4°c	0.6°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Some drizzle
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	6.4°c	5.9°c	3°c
Min temp	2.1°c	1.3°c	1.3°c
Feels like temp	2°c	2.6°c	1.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5.6°c	4.6°c	2.5°c
Min temp	2.1°c	1°c	1°c
Feels like temp	-0.2°c	1.2°c	0.9°c

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Resort (990m)

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Weather	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Occasional rain	Rain	Light rain shwr	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Light rain shwr	Rain shower	Rain shower	Thunderstorms	Light drizzle	Rain shower	Light rain shwr	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Clear skies	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Light rain	Light rain shwr	Light drizzle	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	19.3°c	19.3°c	14.8°c	15.8°c	15.8°c	13.7°c	19.1°c	19.1°c	14.5°c	18.4°c	18.4°c	14.4°c	18.5°c	18.5°c	13.8°c	19.5°c	19.5°c	13.7°c	20°c	20°c	14.1°c	20.5°c	20.5°c	14.5°c	20.6°c	20.6°c	15.2°c	19.5°c	19.5°c	14.8°c
Min temp	10.6°c	14.8°c	11.7°c	11.4°c	13.7°c	10.6°c	11.5°c	14.5°c	11.9°c	11.9°c	14.4°c	11.3°c	11.2°c	13.8°c	10°c	10.7°c	13.7°c	9.8°c	11.1°c	14.1°c	10.5°c	12.1°c	14.5°c	11.3°c	12.7°c	15.2°c	12.3°c	12.8°c	14.8°c	11.8°c
Feels like temp	10.5°c	19.9°c	15.4°c	11.8°c	16.9°c	14.6°c	12.1°c	20.4°c	15.5°c	12.6°c	19.6°c	15.3°c	11.7°c	19.3°c	14.2°c	10.7°c	19.6°c	13.7°c	11.2°c	20.2°c	14.2°c	12.3°c	21.3°c	15.1°c	13.2°c	22°c	16.3°c	13.6°c	21.4°c	16°c

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Max temp	19.3°c	19.3°c	14.8°c
Min temp	10.6°c	14.8°c	11.7°c
Feels like temp	10.5°c	19.9°c	15.4°c

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Max temp	15.8°c	15.8°c	13.7°c
Min temp	11.4°c	13.7°c	10.6°c
Feels like temp	11.8°c	16.9°c	14.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	19.1°c	19.1°c	14.5°c
Min temp	11.5°c	14.5°c	11.9°c
Feels like temp	12.1°c	20.4°c	15.5°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	18.4°c	18.4°c	14.4°c
Min temp	11.9°c	14.4°c	11.3°c
Feels like temp	12.6°c	19.6°c	15.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	18.5°c	18.5°c	13.8°c
Min temp	11.2°c	13.8°c	10°c
Feels like temp	11.7°c	19.3°c	14.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	19.5°c	19.5°c	13.7°c
Min temp	10.7°c	13.7°c	9.8°c
Feels like temp	10.7°c	19.6°c	13.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	20°c	20°c	14.1°c
Min temp	11.1°c	14.1°c	10.5°c
Feels like temp	11.2°c	20.2°c	14.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	20.5°c	20.5°c	14.5°c
Min temp	12.1°c	14.5°c	11.3°c
Feels like temp	12.3°c	21.3°c	15.1°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	20.6°c	20.6°c	15.2°c
Min temp	12.7°c	15.2°c	12.3°c
Feels like temp	13.2°c	22°c	16.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	19.5°c	19.5°c	14.8°c
Min temp	12.8°c	14.8°c	11.8°c
Feels like temp	13.6°c	21.4°c	16°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	1.8 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	80 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 14 Dec 2024
	Resort closing date	Sun 13 Apr 2025

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