Bansko Ski Resort
Ски зона Банско
Bulgaria’s largest ski resort, with gondolas running straight from town to the snow zone, around 75 km of pistes, and a highest point of about 2,600 m near Todorka Peak.
Bansko ski area lies on the northern slope of Pirin Mountain. From the gondola station south of town, an eight-person cabin takes about 25 minutes to reach the center of the Banderishka Polyana snow zone. Several chairlifts then climb to about 2,600 m near Todorka Peak. The total piste length is about 75 km, mostly intermediate runs, with beginner areas and night skiing as well. During the ski season the gondola queue is long in the morning, so arrive early or drive up to Banderishka Polyana. In summer the cabins run during some hours, and you can hike up Todorka Peak. Lift tickets are priced at a low-to-mid level by European standards.
Opening hours
Winter season approx. 08:30–16:30; cable car hours per official website
Nearby sights
- Holy Trinity Church
- Velyanova House
- Neofit Rilski House Museum
- Bansko School of Icon Painting Museum
- Septemvri–Dobrinishte Narrow-Gauge Railway
- Bansko Old Town & Mehanas
- Nikola Vaptsarov House Museum
- Dobrinishte