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Bansko Ski Area — Season 2025/2026 | Lift passes, slopes, gondola

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Required reading

The Master Guide:
Skiing in Bansko without queues

The complete Gondola survival strategy, hidden local tips for the slopes, prices, safety and where to find the cheapest equipment.

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Lift Maps, Runs & Gondola

Lift Maps 2025/26

Adults (1 day)€59
Students / Pensioners€53
Children 7–11 years old (1 day)€30
Children up to 6 years / Pence. 75+€0,60
  • Includes mountain insurance
  • Access to all lifts
  • No deposit for the card
Start of the seasonDec 20, 2025
End of seasonApr 12, 2026
Multi-day cardsmore profitable

* Prices valid from 27.12.2025.

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The Gondola in Bansko

The Gondola in Bansko — a winter view
Length6 km
Lower station936 m
Upper station1600 m
Winter work08:30 – 17:00
Summer work09:00 – 16:00
One-way€4
Two-way€7

Check the official website for current prices.

Complete Gondola Guide →

When is the ski season in Bansko?

The season lasts from mid-December to late March/early April.  See the snow calendar →

Areas of the ski area

Bansko is divided into three main zones + the legendary Ski Road — each suitable for a different level and style of skiing.

Zone 1 Base

Gondola & Banderishka Polyana

Main ski center · 1600 m above sea level.
Gondola08:30 – 17:00
Length6 km
Tracksblueway.
Ski schoolsassembly point
Mountain restaurants — accessible without skis, only by gondola
Most skiers start their day here. Leave at 08:15 to avoid the queue.
Zone 2 · Medium

Chalin Valog

Intermediate zone · calmer
Accessski or gondola
Tracksblueredblack
Ski lessonstrack for a way.
Rushless
More affordable lunch — cheaper restaurants compared to the upper area
An excellent choice for skiers who want peace and space instead of crowds.
Zone 3 · High

The Plateau & Alpine Zone

Above the forest belt · best snow
Height~2000 m above sea level.
Tracksblueredblack
Terrainwide and open
Freerideeasy access
The largest area — long blue and red runs for leisurely skiing
Intermediate skiers spend their day here. The best snow conditions in the resort.
Accent Ski Road

Bansko Ski Road

One of the highlights of skiing at the resort
~16 kmfrom the top to the city
~7 kmseparate ski path
1600 mdisplacement
Routepeak → town of Bansko
Terrainpicturesque forest
Suitable forconfident way.medium forward.
A great way to end a day of skiing — descending from the summit back to the city.

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Handbooks and Guides

Useful information

A unique experience

Rhodope Narrow Gauge Railway

Give up the car — take the train!

After a day of skiing or instead of driving, the historic narrow-gauge railway connects Bansko with the entire country. It operates year-round.

125 kmentire route
~€4–5until September
year-roundworks
Ticket prices Route and stops Timetable 2026 Works in winter too
See the Schedule

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Events from our calendar.

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