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Bansko is ski resort in
Bulgaria, and it is
considered to be the most developed Ski Resort
in Eastern Europe. During the recent years a
multi-million Euros investment in a brand new skiing area
has been made.
Bansko has the best snow record and the longest ski season
(15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the
last couple of years this resort is under a massive
investment process with new
hotels and resort facilities
being under construction. A brand new resort area with super
luxury
hotels
and holiday apartments is being developed just opposite the
Gondola lift.
The town of Bansko is situated in
the north-eastern foot of
Pirin
(Bulgarian UNESCO Site)
and it is just 160 kilometers away from
Sofia. Bansko has developed
into a favourite snowboard and ski destination, thanks to the
excellent ski facilities combined with the unique
architecture and history.
The ski paths are located in two main ski centres - Chalin
Valog (1100-1600 m) and Shiligarnika (1700-2500 m). They are
approximately 10 km above the town on the northern slopes of
Pirin, and are easily accessible for approximately 25
minutes ride on the new Gondola lift which starts from
Bansko.
Bansko Photo Gallery
Bansko Hotels
The biggest ski resort in Bulgaria - Borovets is olso the oldest one with history dating from 1896. It is situated on the conterminous Borovets col and on the northern slopes of the Mousala ridge in the eastern part of Rila. Huddled in venerable pine woods makes it a perfect place for relax and recreation. The climate is also considered to be healthy. The winter in the resort is mild and of course with loads of snow! The average temperature during the coldest month January is 4.8ºC. Usually the slopes of Borovets have snow cover from mid December till April. The excellent equipment for ski sports attracts thousands of mountain lovers from Bulgaria and from foreign countries. They can use the 45 kilometers various in difficulty and length ski paths grouped in three regions: Sitnqkovo – Martinovi Baraki – paths; Markudjik- 4 paths and Qstrebec- 3 paths. Borovets is a resort of Alpine type and provides very good conditions for snow sports during the winter: skiing, night- skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ski jumps and biathlon, ski-doo, in the resort, etc. The ski runs of Borovets are located in three different regions. Cross-country and biathlon tracks are located 2 km away from the resort together with the cross-country tuition tracks. Borovets ski centre is serviced by well organized lift system.
Borovets Photo Gallery
Borovets Hotels
Pamporovo is a modern ski resort in the heart of the Rhodopi mountain. The Resort is 240 km far from Sofia and 85 km from Plovdiv. The average air temperature is - 3 ° C. The gentle profile of the mountain with its rounded slopes and summits makes Pamporovo particularly suitable for beginners. But there are also difficult ski runs like the Giant Slalom run which is an excellent exercise for every skiing expert.
