Bansko is the newest Bulgarian winter resort, recently discovered by foreign tourists. Bansko provides an interesting combination of the virgin nature of Pirin Mountain and the atmosphere of the ancient Bulgarian small towns
Bansko ski resort is situated in South-Western Bulgaria in the foothills of one of the most beautiful Bulgarian mountains, Pirin. Pirin is a natural preserve included in the World Natural Heritage list. The distance from Sofia to Bansko is 160 km. 
The skiing conditions in Bansko are excellent. Pirin has a predominantly Alpine character with 3 peaks towering above 2,900 m. However, the slopes offer runs and tracks for all types of skiers, both for beginners and experts. The town itself attracts visitors to its 120 cultural monuments, its museums and the permanent ethnographic exhibitions. A very interesting sight is The Holly Trinity church with its high bell tower and clock, splendid murals and woodcarvings. 

Surrounded by the Pirin, Rila and Rhoda 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.
The Bansko ski school is a very good one. All school graduates receive skiing certificates. Children above the age of 6 can attend the ski school too. Ski rentals are available, and there is a 24-hour emergency service, 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 also offers a cross-country track of a total length of 5 km. A 3-km ski run Rollbahn track is situated 2 km far from the town. The ski runs, of a total length of 14 km, are serviced by 2 lifts and several drags.