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Bansko Resort Guide
Projected to open December 7, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 7
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 28
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2cm
7-Day Forecast
9cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Bansko is a prominent ski resort located in southwestern Bulgaria at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, offering over 70 kilometers of marked ski runs suitable for all levels. The resort features modern lift infrastructure, a lively après-ski scene, and a blend of traditional town charm with contemporary amenities. Signature experiences include extensive snowmaking, a long ski season, and access to cultural attractions in the historic town of Bansko. The resort stands out for its combination of affordable skiing, scenic alpine landscapes, and vibrant local culture.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bansko
Lifts
18
Longest run
16 km / 9.94 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- High-speed 66
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift6
Snowmaking covers about 90% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Happy End – A legendary après-ski bar at the base of the gondola, Happy End is renowned for its energetic live music, DJ parties, and spacious dance floor, making it the go-to spot for lively post-ski celebrations in Bansko.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:01 PM UTC
7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-59%
vs 5-Year Avg
16cm avg by now
+10%
vs 30-Year Avg
6cm avg by now
16cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 6.6 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~6.6 cm. That's 59% below the 5-year average (16 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 10% above the 30-year average (6 cm).
Bansko Season Snowfall
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Bansko Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 230cm with an average of 38 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 50% above this average (345cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 18cm | 3 days | 2cm | 11cm | 10cm |
| December | 45cm | 7 days | 12cm | 27cm | 14cm |
| January | 50cm | 8 days | 27cm | 44cm | 16cm |
| February | 44cm | 8 days | 39cm | 55cm | 13cm |
| March | 44cm | 8 days | 34cm | 51cm | 13cm |
| April | 21cm | 4 days | 11cm | 28cm | 8cm |
| May | 2cm | 0 days | 0cm | 10cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
56
Best Day
2 Apr
4
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4722 Feb3cm
- 3923 Feb
- 3425 Feb
March 2026
- 5228 Mar13cm
- 5130 Mar
- 5031 Mar
April 2026
- 562 Apr13cm
- 491 Apr3cm
- 473 Apr9cm
April scored highest for Bansko in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 7, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Bansko
- Where is Bansko?
- Bansko is a ski resort in Bulgaria.
- How high is Bansko?
- Bansko runs from a base elevation of 990 m (3,248 ft) to a summit of 2,560 m (8,399 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,570 m (5,151 ft).
- How big is Bansko?
- Bansko has 18 marked runs and 18 lifts.
- When is ski season at Bansko?
- Bansko typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Bansko get in a typical season?
- Bansko averages 59 inches / 150 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
