Bansko is the newest Bulgarian winter resort, recently discovered by the 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.    

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.