Top 8 reasons to choose Bansko Ski Resort over the French Alps for your next alpine holiday
Bansko Ski Resort is a place you simply must see to believe. The area provides visitors with a taste of amazing history, culture, genuine folklore traditions and exceptional skiing, and has something for everyone in your group. Even if experiencing the slopes is not part of your holiday plan, Bansko Ski has it all. Forget the crowds and prices in the French Alps and opt for something more original and refreshing. Discover for yourself and return year after year.
1. Bansko's season is longer than the average in France
While the ski season in France tends to run from January to April, Bansko Ski Resort is open from mid December to mid May. In fact, Bansko Ski Resort has the longest ski season of all the ski resorts in Bulgaria. And the snow in Bulgaria is fabulous! Check out the Bansko web cam and see for yourself.
2. Bansko Ski Resort is one of the fastest growing resorts in Europe
The development over the last ten years at Bansko Ski Resort has been astonishing! Bansko and the surrounding area have seen a growth explosion in both real estate sales and property development as well as in the improvement of infrastructure and services. More than 30 snow cannons, fast lifts, luxury accommodations and much more have made Bansko Ski Resort a logical choice for skiers looking for a good time on and off the slopes.
3. Bansko Ski is a "no-line ups" resort
With 1 gondola, 7 high speed chairs, and 7 drag lifts, the lifts at Bansko Ski Resort transport more than 2400 people per hour up to altitudes of 2560m! You simply never have to wait in line. Spend more time on the slopes and enjoy the 65 km of skiing that Bansko Ski Resort has to offer.
4. Bansko Ski Resort's location offers so much more than skiing and snowboarding
Bansko Ski Resort is also special because of it's proximity to a variety of day-trip destinations in the local area. The range of activities around Bansko Ski is limited only by your imagination and energy level! Book a tour of the Rila or Rozhen Monasteries, visit the Ygodinska Cave or take the extraordinary and scenic train ride to Velingrad - all possible while keeping the resort as your holiday base. Take a summer hike through the trails and enjoy the wide range of eco-tourism activities offered in the area around Bansko Ski Resort. Once nestled in the mountains of Bansko, enjoy the famous Dobrinishte and Banya mineral springs which are located kilometres from Bansko Ski Resort. The springs, which have been favorite places of relaxation and luxury pampering for centuries, are a great place to be pampered after a day on the slopes or hiking in the mountains.
5. Jazz, jazz and more jazz!
Come to Bansko each summer and take in the music! This is the home of the Bansko International Jazz festival which takes place each August and attracts artists from all over the world. Enjoy the amazing surroundings and take in the smooth rhythms of blues, fusion, Latin, R&B, soul and a whole range of other jazz styles while celebrating what Bansko Ski has to offer.
6. Folk culture extravaganza
In May, just when Bansko Ski Resort's winter season is winding down and summer is heating up, join the folk in Bansko for the Macedonian Song Festival. Also, Bansko's own special festival takes place from May 17th-24th each year. These are both great times to visit Bansko and see what Bansko Ski has to offer once the snow has melted.
7. Save money without compromising service
Bansko Ski Resort has all the great service you'd expect of a French resort without the added costs. While Bansko may be smaller than some of the French resorts, the bigger French sites just can't compete with Bansko Ski Resort in terms of value for money. Hotels such as the newly opened Bansko Kempinski ensure luxury while Bulgaria in general remains cheaper than other parts of Europe. Why not take advantage of luxury and uncompromising service and save at the same time?
8. Modern Skiing mixed with charming culture and entertainment
Bansko has a rich history which produces fantastic food, wine and hospitality. More than the food and wine, the old historic surrounds with live local table side folk music provides a very unique setting for any evening celebration! The local Bulgarians take it all to an extra level with great service.
See you in Bansko Bulgaria!
