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 First place in the slalom for Ricardo Patreze

First place in the slalom for Ricardo Patreze

28.01.2012

First place in the parallel slalom at the sixth charity ski race and biathlon, was won by Formula 1 driver Riccardo Patreze’s team.
 Today, charity events in Bansko

Today, charity events in Bansko

28.01.2012

The stars who will participate in His Highness the Prince of Monaco Albert II’s Foundation's charitable initiative of - Star team for the children MC, are already in Bansko.
 Prince Albert's visit to Bansko postponed

Prince Albert's visit to Bansko postponed

28.01.2012

From the office of Prince Albert II, we have been informed that his visit to Bansko is postponed due to urgent commitments in the principality.
 Balloon Fiesta over Bansko and Razlog

Balloon Fiesta over Bansko and Razlog

08.01.2012

In the region of Bansko and Razlog from 16 to 22 January will be held the Bansko Balloon Fiesta 2012 . For the event will arrive five Ukrainian and a Moldovan four-fan balloons.
 Bansko is Resort Number 1 in Europe

Bansko is Resort Number 1 in Europe

31.12.2011

According to the ranking for Hottest 100 winter resorts of the British newspaper Daily Mail , Bansko is number 1 in Europe for skiing and snowboarding in 2012.
 Michael Valhofer to descend in Bansko for the season opening

Michael Valhofer to descend in Bansko for the season opening

15.12.2011

The opening of the season in Bansko on December 17 will be made ​​by the star Michael Valhofer. He will make a special downhill run on the slope track Banderishka polyana.
 Two Romanian police officers arrived in Bansko for the ski season

Two Romanian police officers arrived in Bansko for the ski season

15.12.2011

In Bansko have arrived two Romanian officers who will remain there until the end of the season.
 Mummers festival in Razlog on 1 January

Mummers festival in Razlog on 1 January

15.12.2011

On January 1, 2012 in Razlog will be held the traditional Mummers carnival Starchevata .
 Bansko will have new signage and markings

Bansko will have new signage and markings

06.12.2011

Municipality Bansko will pay BGN 300 thousand of its budget to complete replacement of signs in the resort for a new advertising strategy
 Prince of Monaco arrives in Bansko in February

Prince of Monaco arrives in Bansko in February

06.12.2011

The resort Bansko will host the sixth charity race ski and biathlon World Ski Event 2012. On this occasion, Bansko will be visited by HM Prince Albert II.
 Health centre will be built in Bansko

Health centre will be built in Bansko

06.12.2011

The Centre will have modern equipment. There will also be magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of orthopedic and traumatic cases.
 Mountain Film Festival in Bansko starts on 23 November

Mountain Film Festival in Bansko starts on 23 November

16.11.2011

From 23 to 27 November, Bansko will host the XI International Mountain Film Festival. This festival is considered the most important cinema forums of its kind in Southeastern Europe.
 Bansko season opener is on December 17

Bansko season opener is on December 17

16.11.2011

The official opening of the winter season in Bansko will be on 17 December. But before that date, students will firs benefit from the well-prepared slopes in the resort.
 Bansko to host the 2013 European Biathlon Championship

Bansko to host the 2013 European Biathlon Championship

16.11.2011

Preparations are taking place now for the European Biathlon Championship, which will be held in Bansko during 2013.
 Just a few days left until Banskofilmfest 2011

Just a few days left until Banskofilmfest 2011

15.11.2011

The 11th edition of the International mountain film festival will take place in less than a month – this is the most significant cinema forum of this kind in southeastern Europe, the biggest event in Bulgaria
 First World Cup meeting in Bansko

First World Cup meeting in Bansko

14.10.2011

The starts for men, which are the giant slalom and slalom will be on 18 and 19 February, and women will compete in downhill and super G on 25 and 26 February.
 Experts from UNESCO will be visiting park Pirin

Experts from UNESCO will be visiting park Pirin

11.10.2011

By 14 October, the national park Pirin in Bansko will be visited by experts from UNESCO and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
 Perfect organization for the World Ski Cup in Bansko this weekend.

Perfect organization for the World Ski Cup in Bansko this weekend.

28.02.2011

Bulgarian legendary ski racer - Peter Popangelov said that the perfect organization of the competitions in Bansko this weekend has exceeded his expectations.
 The first round for the Slalom in Bansko won by Austrian Mario Matt

The first round for the Slalom in Bansko won by Austrian Mario Matt

27.02.2011

Held this morning the first round of the slalom World Cup Alpine skiing in Bansko ended with victory for the double world champion Mario Matt of Austria. He finished with a time of 54. 21 seconds.
 Super combination in Bansko was won by Christof Innerhofer

Super combination in Bansko was won by Christof Innerhofer

26.02.2011

Super combination in Bansko was won by Christof Innerhofer Leading the rankings in the super combination race of the World Cup in Bansko is Christof Innerhofer from Italy with a time of 2:23. 87 min
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Infos on Bansko, Bulgaria
  • Total ski runs: 70km
  • Longest run: 16km
  • Off-piste skiing: Yes
  • Slopes exposure: North
  • Highest ski point: 2600m
  • Max vertical drop: 1630m
  • Height of resort: 930m
  • Drags: 16
  • Chairlifts: 6
  • Gondolas: 1
  • Artificial snow: 100% coverage
  • Night skiing: Yes
  • Snowboarding: Yes
  • Ski-Doo: Yes
  • Season starts: middle Dec.
  • Season ends: middle April