BANSKO SKI RUNS
Height of the resort: 925 m
Highest skiing area: 2600 m
Total length of ski runs: 70 km
Longest track combo: 16 km downhill race
Direction of slopes: North
Bansko is a resort which is developing with extremely fast temps. The concessionaire Ulen provides new opportunities for the skiers, for the snowboarders, for the extreme sports, biathlon and cross - country skiing.
For extreme skiers Bansko ski zone offers the so called fun - park zone.
A bonus for the skier is the 7 kilometers long lighted ski - road between Banderishka polyana and the town. Some of the pistes offer wonderful conditions for night skiing, which is available for everyone from 18.30 until 21.30.
Snow boarders can enjoy the first on the Balkans fun - Park. It offers the option to ski over present artificial bumps and jumps as well as to build those on their own. Also, the half -pipe located by the place where Bansko’s famous snow towers are usually built, offers both skiers and snowboarders an arena to boast their latest tricks. Bansko offers great variety of ski pistes that can satisfy everyone's tastes and abilities. The highest ski piste is on 2600 meters above the sea level and 990m.
Highest skiing area: 2600 m
Total length of ski runs: 70 km
Longest track combo: 16 km downhill race
Direction of slopes: North
For extreme skiers Bansko ski zone offers the so called fun - park zone.
A bonus for the skier is the 7 kilometers long lighted ski - road between Banderishka polyana and the town. Some of the pistes offer wonderful conditions for night skiing, which is available for everyone from 18.30 until 21.30.
Snow boarders can enjoy the first on the Balkans fun - Park. It offers the option to ski over present artificial bumps and jumps as well as to build those on their own. Also, the half -pipe located by the place where Bansko’s famous snow towers are usually built, offers both skiers and snowboarders an arena to boast their latest tricks. Bansko offers great variety of ski pistes that can satisfy everyone's tastes and abilities. The highest ski piste is on 2600 meters above the sea level and 990m.
What is new for 2008/ 2009?
The lower zone of the ski centre in the region of Chaloin Valog was renovated for the new skiing season. The two ski slopes were also renovated and equipped with snow canons for artificial snow. A brand new four seat chair lift with a capacity of 2000 persons per hour will service the site. Another drag lift for children and beginners was also constructed in the site. Chaling Valog site will also provide excellent conditions for night skiing.
All of the ski slopes were re-cultivated during the summer; this was announced by “Ulen”.
The Ski Runs in Bansko
| Ski run | Difficulty | Length [m] | Inclination [m] | |
| 9. Tomba | difficult ski run | 2567 | 925 | |
| 4. Shiligarnika | Beginners | 2047 | 487 | |
| 10. Shilingarnika 2 | Beginners | 2047 | 487 | |
| 6. Todorka | medium | 1690 | 470 | |
| 17. Chalin Valog-west | medium | 1429 | 310 | |
| 3. Plato-south | Beginners | 1148 | 320 | |
| 11. Plato-north | Beginners | 1015 | 300 | |
| 7. Old piste | medium | 970 | 205 | |
| 16. Chalin Valog-east | medium | 775 | 75 | |
| 4. Balkaniada | medium | 0 | 0 | |
| 2. Bunderitsa | light piste | 0 | 0 | |
| Bunderitsa 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1. Bansko | light piste | 0 | 0 | |
| Ski way Band. polyana-Bansko | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ski way Shilingarnika-Band Polyana | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ski way Shilingarnika-Chalin Valog | 0 | 0 | ||
| 8. Ulen | medium | 0 | 0 | |
| 12. Strajite | medium | 0 | 0 |
Map of the Ski Slopes in Bansko
