Bansko winter

Bansko is rightly called the winter capital of the Balkans. Pirin Mountain system is a natural source of purity and harmony. On its slopes is a huge number of modern ski trails of varying difficulty, with a total length of over 75 km. They all maintained in excellent condition with the help of snow cannons and other technical means to ensure a comfortable ride for 6 months - from December to May, but, so long in the mountains last winter. The ski slopes are provided with high-end security systems. About skiers security is also taken care by qualified lifeguards ready to promptly assist any complexity. In winter, there is constantly on duty rescue helicopter.

Within a few minutes, a modern chair lift with comfortable booths closed gives skiers and snowboarders to the numerous slopes of Pirin, offering all the services and entertainment level ski resort. With 15 high-speed elevators, a total length of 22 km, you can reach any of the tracks corresponding to your personal skill level in alpine skiing and a desire to show the class, or just ride for fun.

In winter, access to the lifts and trails by means of an electronic map Ski Pass, which can be purchased on the duration of the period from 1 day to the whole of the winter season.

The most challenging and attractive is the track "Tomba". Its quality was assessed a three-time Olympic champion in Alpine skiing Alberto Tomba. The superior performance of Bansko ski tracks made their regular place of the competition at the World Cup Audi FIS.

"Plato" - one of the most beautiful ski slopes of Bansko. This descent is suitable for snowboarders entertainment. On the "Plateau" competition was held at the European Snowboard Cup.

Bansko also offers excellent conditions for practicing biathlon. In 2007 it hosted the European Championship in this sport. International biathlon competitions are held each year in Bansko.

For lovers of winter adrenalin downhill suits, originating just below Todorka peak and ending on the first line of houses Bansko.

More than 200 professional ski instructors take care of the sports training winter visitors of Bansko, students age begins with toddlers. By the end of the holiday even risen on skis for the first time people will feel confident on downhill "Tomba". Age beginners skiing is not limited. Among them are many elderly people who are far beyond 70.

Rental of skis and ski boots offer more than 3,000 pairs of different sizes of equipment and more than 1,000 of the latest collections snowboard Atomic and Salomon.

Yes, Bansko winter is especially skiing and snowboarding, but not only! Special pride of Bansko is a comfortable hotel located just across the city. Many of them except the comfortable rooms offer a spa, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, including children, a Jacuzzi and meeting rooms. Bars, restaurants, taverns, discos and swimming pools with mineral water waiting for you in the winter Bansko. For lovers of traditional Bulgarian cuisine in Bansko are open more than 100 taverns. In winter, an outdoor skating rink with rental skates.