Ski trip to Bansko

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Arranging a school ski trip to Bansko could mean that more of your students are able to join you, as it offers alpine quality for low prices.

Located at the foot of the beautiful Pirin Mountains, Bansko is a charming town which has seen heavy investment turn into a superb ski centre. After a whopping 30 million Euros was ploughed into the project, the area really has become something special, with improved snow-making, new lifts and excellent piste maintenance. The fairy tale town centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site too. This is also Bulgaria’s number one resort for après-ski, so when you’re not skiing, why not sample the local cuisine, or go ice skating or bowling?

School Ski Trip to Bansko

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Skiing in Bansko

The ski season at Bansko runs from December to May and the snow coverage over these months is fantastic. Where necessary, it’s supplemented by 90% snow cannon coverage. The local ski schools offer excellent tuition for beginners. For intermediates, there’s a good choice of blues and reds. The longest run is an incredible 16km from the top of Todorka Peak to the base of the station, and it’s certainly manageable for confident novices. Bansko also has a reputation for extreme skiing, with some challenging black runs.

Resort Facts

Beginner

40%

Intermediate

53%

Advanced

7%

Total Piste

70KM

Top Piste Altitude

2600M

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3 hours

from Sofia

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1610M

Vertical drops

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No

Glacier

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15

Lifts

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80%

Snow making coverage

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No

Snow park

Piste Map

Bansko piste map

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Accommodation

Hotel Bansko

The excellent 4 star Hotel Bansko is modern, well positioned and has a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, among the best in our Winter programme.Located within walking distance to the town centre and the slopes (800m), and there is also shuttle bus provided by the hotel to the gondola. Ski storage is provided at the bottom of the gondola so that you dont need to bring your skis back to the hotel and allowing ski boots to be carried and normal shoes be worn to and from the gondola. FACILITIES: • Restaurant • Lobby bar• Indoor Swimming Pool• Room service • Disco • 24 hours exchange service at reception • Safety deposit boxes at reception • Sauna • Massage • Fitness facilities • Games room with pool tables • Table tennis

Hotel Pirin

The Hotel Pirin is located in the picturesque centre of the old town part of Bansko with its cobble streets and beautiful little church. The gondola in is a 15 minute walk from the hotel, although the hotel has its own free shuttle bus to take you to and from the ski lift if you'd prefer to save your legs! Breakfast and dinner are served buffet-style. With hot lunches served slope side in a mountain restaurant.The hotel also boasts a lovely spa with indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, hammam and gym.

Aprés-Ski

Bowling - Bansko

Bowling is always a popular activity among school groups and the friendly competition makes for a fantastically fun evening.

Ice Skating Bansko

Ice skating is a fantastic way for your group to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Bulgarian Traditional Evening

Enjoy an evening of entertainment with traditional Bulgarian food and drink.

Pizza Night Bansko

Enjoy a pizza and a soft drink after a long day on the slopes.

Karaoke Party Bansko

Let your hair down with a spot of karaoke.

Hot chocolate and homemade cake

What better way to end a day of skiing than with a hot chocolate and a delicious slice of cake.

Supporting you
every step of the way

Creating your perfect school ski trip

Your quote will be put together by one of our experienced Tour Advisors, who know our resorts inside out. They’ll work with you to create a trip that suits your group’s needs and budget.

Launching your trip to parents and students

The next step is to get your trip approved and get students signed up. Our Trip Launch Pack is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.

After you’ve booked

Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your ski lessons, gear hire and après-ski activities are all sorted and they’ll take on most of the other admin tasks (so you can look forward to the trip as much as the kids).

Support while you’re away

While you’re away, you’ll be looked after by a Halsbury rep based in your resort. Plus, our HQ staff will be on available by phone, 24 hours a day. You’ll get a final info pack before you go with all the info you need, plus access to all your trip documents on the Vamoos app.

After
your trip

When you return, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue our service. This is also the perfect time to start planning your next trip, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and make it easier for you). 

Let's chat!

We absolutely loved our trip! The snow was incredible and the tuition was pitched well. Our Halsbury rep was fantastic – he was organised and proactive. We would love to have him next year! Bansko is a fantastic resort, perfect for beginner skiers. We had a fantastic trip and we are already looking forward to another year in Bansko with Halsbury Ski!

Cirencester Kingshill School

Latest offers

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Great news – we’ve extended our early booking offer, so you can still save your students £15pp on your 2026 ski trip! All you need to do is book by 28th February! 

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Terms and conditions:

  • This offer is valid for trips due to travel between 1st December 2025 and 30th April 2026.  
  • Your signed booking and either full deposits or holding deposits must be received by 28/02/2025.  
  • To qualify for the offer, payments should be received as set out in the payment schedule detailed in your quotation.  

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