Gondola is the cabin lift that connects the town with the ski center.

DURATION – CAPACITY

✔ 8-seat cabins

✔ Dozens of cabins departing every 30 seconds

✔ Approx. 30 min trip (one way)

USAGE

It is used by skiers and snowboarders to arrive on the mountain base and then use the rest of the lifts (chair lifts & drag lifts) to go higher and ski on their favorite slopes.

Tourists who will not ski or snowboard, use the Gondola lift to reach the mountain base and enjoy the nature or dine and drink in the restaurants on that area (Banderitsa).

FIRST STATION:

Is located in the town of Bansko right next to our ski shop because the ski road ends there, which is a track numbered with number 1 it is suitable for absolute beginners to take first steps lessons at this place without a ski pass required.

MIDDLE STATION: CHALIN VALOG

Gondola’s doors open after 15 minutes at first stop, Chalin Valog, where you can find only slopes for skiers and riders. Few cafes too, accessible only from skiers. Chalin Valog is a lovely area during busy days on the ski resort as it is less popular therefore less busy. Make sure you check the slopes level on the slopes map if you are planning to ski or snowboard there. Always check snow conditions before stopping in Chalin Valog, there is usually less snow than higher on the mountain.

LAST – STATION: BANDERISHKA POLYANA

The second and last stop is Banderishka Polyana.

Here you will find the 2 main chair lifts to take you higher on the ski resort slopes. All the beginners lifts and small lifts for children are here too. This is where you will meet your ski/snowboard instructors if you are attending a lesson.

USE YOUR CAR

•The way up is approx. 20 min plus any delays if you find traffic or the road is very snowy. Make sure you have snow chains with you and you start early enough -08:00 during busy periods- to avoid traffic. The parking fee is 20 BGN in cash. However, the parking in Banderitsa gets full from early in the morning, make sure you depart early from Bansko.

TAKE OUR SHUTTLE BUS

•Why waste time in traffic jams and queues when you've come to have a good time. Do not think about it, take our bus which can take you right to the ski slopes and return you to the town at a time convenient for you.

75 km of the ski tracks await you to discover them:

•35% beginners

•40% intermediates

•25% advanced

Snow cannons

•260 snow cannons cover 90% of the ski slopes.

Ski road

•The ski road is a 7km track that starts from Banderishka Polyana stop of the Gondola lift on the mountain and ends up next to the Gondola’s bottom station in the town of Bansko. It is a blue, easy and relaxing track that skiers use to reach the town instead of using the lift. It is also beginners’ favourite slope due to its long length and low difficulty.