The Latest News from Bansko

01/12/07 - Bansko resort opens early

The favorable weather conditions and the sufficient snow
coverage made it possible for the Bansko winter resort to give
satisfaction to the more eager winter sport enthusiasts and open
up for action on the 1st of December – a whole 2 weeks ahead of
schedule.

Two more exiting tracks, the Chalin Valog 1 and 2, located in a
convenient proximity just above the town of Bansko, will tempt
the skiers and snowboarders in the new season. The medium-long
red tracks are operated by a Doppelmayer high-capacity 4-seater
lift. A brand new tow-dragger in the lower section will suit the
Beginners best. Wit this brand new addition, the total length of
the Bansko pistes reaches up to 70 kilometers.

On the 15th of December then, to celebrate the new season in
style, a great star trio will appear on the Bansko slopes. The
Olympic and World Champions and FIS World Cup Holders Janica
Kostelic, Kjetil Andre Aamodt and Marc Girardelli, the latter a
notorious fan of Bansko winter resort, will officially cut the
ribbon of the New season.

21/11/07 - Powder in Bansko

Mother nature gave her blessing for just another exciting winter
season in Bansko. The pistes in the resort find themselves under
more than 1 meter of fresh powder now. To please the very zealous
winter sports enthusiasts, the Bansko resort opens for action on the
1st of December, 2 weeks before the official season opening.

At the opening event on the 15th of December, a star trio of the
Olympic and World champions and World cup winners Janica Kostelic,
Kjetil Andre Aamodt and Mark Girardelli will cut the ribbon of the
upcoming 2007/2008 season.

10/10/07 - New promotion on transfers

I've just received a promotional offer on transfers to and from
Sofia airport for this ski season. These prices are only available
to guests and bookings must be made before 20th November, so
be quick! The return transfer prices are -

1 - 4 passengers (car - £77)
1 -4 passengers (minivan - £87)
5 - 6 passengers (minivan - 107)
7 - 8 passengers (minibus -110)

08/08/2007 - EasyJet now flying direct from London

EasyJet has just announced its plans to launch services to Bulgaria.
The 3 times weekly (Tue, Thu, Sat) service from Gatwick to Sofia
commences on 6 November, with fares from £50.98 return inc. taxes.

Seats went on sale late this afternoon on the EasyJet website.
The current timetable is

Tuesdays & Thursdays
Departs Gatwick 1530 arrives Sofia 2045
Departs Sofia 215 arrives Gatwick 2240

Saturdays
Departs Gatwick 0730 arrives Sofia 1245
Departs Sofia 1320 arrives 1445

The new timetable works perfectly with transfers, allowing plenty of
time to get to and from Bansko.