Bansko

Bansko, Bulgary, is known as the best value deal for ski beginners, and young people who can’t afford the Alps ski resorts and still seek vibrant nightlife scene.

Bansko ski area has 70km of piste, rising from town level at 936m to an altitude of 2600m, and with reliable snow cover between December and April. It has a relatively modern ski lift system that will get you anywhere you need. Bansko is a small ski resort that offers great value for money. It has 8 blue runs, including 2 ski roads for those completely new to skiing. For more advanced skiers, it offers 8 red runs and the black Tomba run, named after the former World Cup alpine ski racer Alberto Tomba. 

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