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Bansko is the newest Bulgarian winter resort, recently discovered by foreign tourists, Bansko provides an interesting combination of the virgin nature of The Pirin mountain and the atmosphere of the ancient Bulgarian small towns.
Bansko ski resort is situated in South-Western Bulgaria at the foot hills of one of the most beautiful Bulgarian mountains Pirin. The Pirin mountain is a natural preserve included in the World Natural Heritage list. The distance between Sofia and Bansko is 160 km.
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The skiing conditions in Bansko are excellent. The Pirin mountain has a predominantly Alpine character with 3 peaks towering above 2900 m. However, the slopes offer runs and tracks for all types of skiers both for beginners and experts. The town itself attracts visitors by its 120 cultural monuments, its museums and the permanent ethnographic exhibitions. A very interesting sight is The Holly Trinity church with its 30 m high bell tower and clock, splendid murals and woodcarvings.
Surrounded by The Pirin, The Rila and The Rhodopa mountains, Bansko is a nice mountain resort with short summer and long winter. The skiing season starts in the middle of December and ends in mid April.
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The Bansko ski school is a very good one. All school graduates receive skiing certificate. Children above the age of 6 can attend the ski school too. Ski rentals are available. 24 hours emergency service is available too. The 2 major ski regions are situated above the town, on the northern slopes of the Pirin mountain. Slalom and Giant slalom runs are available. Bansko offers a cross-country track with a total length of 5 km. A 3 km ski run Rollbahn track is situated 2 km far from the town. The ski runs with a total length of 14 km are serviced by 2 lifts and several drags.