The Bridge to the Gondola is HERE !

We are delighted to announce that, following some amazing (if extended) negotiations with all parties, the Bridge that links Bansko Royal Towers to the Gondola will be open this season!  This truly means that we are just minutes from the Gondola and the closest apartment complex! 

April 23rd 2008 - The second Gondola could soon be a reality!!

An official announcement was made 2 weeks ago that the second Gondola will commence structure this summer!  This will make a successful ski resort even better and will ensure that Bansko is truly on the map for skiers everywhere.  More information as we get it!

December 2008 - The snow is here in 2007! 

The season looks set to be so successful that ULEN opened the Gondola and lifts early.  With a heavy investment in Piste equipment and snow cannon, the response from all involved has been a delighted and impressed one!  The following from a news article regarding the official opening:

Bansko Fascinates World's Ski Elite

Eminent skiers arrived in the mountain resort, a start for the World Cup is expected next year

 Thousands of tourists arrived for the opening of the ski season in Bansko hoping to take a snapshot with two of the most famous Alpine skiers in the world - Janica Kostelic and Kjetil Andre Aamodt
Photo Roumen Zherev

Gian-Franco Kasper, President of the International Ski Federation (FIS), and famous Alpine skiers Janica Kostelic and Kjetil Andre Aamodt arrived especially for the opening of the ski season in Bansko yesterday. It was snowing for a whole day, but the organizers from ULEN had taken care of the ski runs' perfect condition. Over 2,000 tourists came to see the mega show. The white fairy tale started with the arrival of the starry trio, Kostelic, Aamodt and honorary citizen of Bansko Marc Girardelli at the Alberto Tomba piste in the resort. Kasper was extremely pleased to see the multitude of spectators at the end of the ski run.
 "You have really wonderful conditions here in Bansko. I'll come back next season to watch the start for the World Cup," Kasper promised.  Many politicians, MPs and leading businessmen attended the opening of the season.   "You have built a classy resort in no time. I'm glad that I'm here to take part in today's unique show," Aamodt emphasized.  "I haven't seen a wonderful opening like this anywhere in the world, not even in St. Moritz. Bansko resembles Colorado which is my favourite resort, but now I'll change my mind and start skiing here," the Norwegian added.

"The presence of great skiers like Kostelic, Girardelli and Aamodt proves that our resort has a promising future, many prestigious competitions will be held here. I believe that as early as next season we'll make true our dream to organize a start for the World Cup in Bansko. This wonderful resort is a stimulus for the development of the whole Pirin region," said Mayor of Bansko Alexander Kravarov. 
 
 Vladimir Simeonov
 Plamen Vulkov

 An excellent introduction to this fabulous resort!  Many thanks to Kjeld for sending this in - if anyone else has any photos if they were lucky enough to be at the opening ceremony - please let me know or email to info@bansko-holidays.com