Landed in Bansko on 24/01/09. Had a fantastic holiday! Excellent conditions, fantastic hotel (hotel Lion), nice people. Bansko is still under development so the town is still a bit of a building site. This didn't bother us as we were there to snowboard, not to admire the views from the hotel window.
When we arrived it was raining in the town so we were quite concerned about the conditions. We soon figured out that when it was raining lower down it was snowing on the mountain (I don't know if this is the case all season but it was when we were there). Plenty of powder, awesome riding.
I've seen too many people moaning about Bansko for petty reasons so I want to put the record straight. The only cons I think are worth mentioning are:
1. Get out early for the gondola or you could be in for a long wait 2. Some of the food isn't that great although found some excellent restaurants though and very well priced.
Bansko is a great resort and will only get better. If you're one of these people who complains about everything and feels like the world owes you something then pay an extra £200 and go to France ;)
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Advantages: cheap, traditional Bulgarian culture and buildings, excellent ski school Disadvantages: low altitude - though ski season usually runs from Dec - April
flickpugh 09.02.2004 (09.07.2004)
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Advantages: cheap, traditional Bulgarian culture and buildings, excellent ski school Disadvantages: low altitude - though ski season usually runs from Dec - April
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