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It is 22° in Bansko now. clear sky
It is 22° in Bansko now. clear sky

Summer & Winter Tourism

Three hikers with backpacks and poles walk along a rocky marked trail in Pirin, with a view of a mountain hut in the valley and high peaks in the background.

Route Vihren hut – Yane hut Sandanski: Pirin
Illustration of headlamps and lanterns for mountain hiking with a tourist and mountain background

Headlamps for the Mountain: A Complete Guide to Safety in Pirin (2025)
Skiers in the Pirin Mountains with an insurance icon – winter sports safety in Bansko

Mountain Ski Insurance: Complete Guide and Prices 2026
A mountain rescuer in a red and blue uniform and helmet stands in snowy mountains, with the text "Mountain Rescue Service - Mountain Safety" above him.

Mountain Rescue Service: Safety Guide in Bansko
A mountaineer in a red jacket and helmet stands next to a warning road sign with an exclamation mark in a snowy mountain. Text on the photo: "DANGEROUS PLACES AND INCIDENTS IN BANSKO - IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR TOURISTS AND MOUNTAINEERS".

Mountain Safety in Bansko 2026: A Complete Guide to Risk Areas and Survival
A woman with a red jacket, blue helmet and backpack stands against the backdrop of high mountains. Text on the photo: "INSURANCE FOR ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS DURING MOUNTAIN PASSES AND CLIMBING".

Mountain Insurance 2026: Complete Safety Guide in Pirin and Bansko
View from above of Vihren hut, located among coniferous forests and rocky slopes in Pirin Mountain.

Vihren Hut: Complete Guide for 2026 – Access, Routes and Prices