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The newest Bulgarian winter and summer resort, recently discovered by the foreign tourists, Bansko provides an interesting combination between the virgin nature of Pirin Mountain and the atmosphere of the ancient Bulgarian small town.
The main reason that people visit Bansko is the excellent skiing and snowboarding opportunities;
It has State of the art facilities and has good variety for all types of skiers, off piste and x-country skiing.
• Highest Lift: 2560m
• Km of Piste: 65km
• Longest Run: 16km
• Cross Country Trails: 9km
• Beginner Slopes: 8 (Blue)
• Intermediate Slopes: 11 (Red)
• Advanced Slopes: 1 (Black)
• Mtn Restaurants: 10
• Lifts: 15 (1 Gondola, 7 High Speed Chairs, 7 Drags)
• Night Skiing
• +30 Snow Canons
During the summer months there is the famous Jazz festival in August, horse riding, fishing, mountain biking, walking, hiking, hunting and an Ian Woosnem designed golf course.
There are many places of interest to visit including:
-The local villages of Razlog, Dobarsko, Dobrinishte.
- Rojen Monastery and Rila Monastrey
- The mineral bath
There are also plenty of outstanding shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, spa centres and a casino. For children there is an ice rink and bowling.