Chalet Mila – Award-winning catered chalet in Bansko’s best location

About Bansko

Bansko was recently voted the best value ski resort in Europe and with prices from as little as £80 return to Sofia. Thessaloniki in Greece is also an alternative airport option and flights are often even cheaper to Thessaloniki, especially during peak weeks.

In resort prices are much lower than other European resorts, with a 2 course meal including wine costing less than £15. A beer or hot chocolate on the slopes is less than £2.50.

Unlike purpose built ski resorts, Bansko is a charming town with plenty of history. The town and the mountain are World Heritage Sites, protected by UNESCO.

Bansko has on of the best snow record in Bulgaria and the winter season runs from Mid-December to Mid-April. With north facing slopes and 80% snow making coverage, Bansko attracts skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. There are over 70 kilometers of piste marked area, a multitude of techno alpine snow cannons cover the slopes to top up the snow and improve the ski season. Bansko offers runs and tracks for all types of skiers and snowboards and will suit beginners, intermediates and experts.

Advanced abilities can enjoy the black & red runs with difficult sections and the extremely steep Tomba race track, which hosts the World Cup Womens Downhill and Giant Slalom most years. The resorts range of red and blue runs are perfect for the intermediate and family skiers wishing to cruise around the mountain whilst enjoying the exercise and fresh air.

Bansko welcomes beginners and has two areas dedicated to learners. At the top of the gondola the massive learner area has two gentle rope pulls and a button drag lift complete with children’s play area and crèche. The second beginner slope is in the Chalin Valog area and also has its own dedicated button drag lift.

Bansko has an entire section of the mountain dedicated to the Fun Park, accessible by either chair or drag lift. The fun park is equipped with boxes, rails and kickers with varying levels of difficulty. Competitions are often held in the snow park, including the Burton Pro-Amateur event. For the expert skiers and boarders a vast amount of off piste area is begging to be explored, though we would always recommend taking a guide and the appropriate equipment. We are more than happy to organise this for you.

Other winter activities include:
Para-Gliding, Skidoo Hire & Guides, Thermal Spring Baths, Ice-Skating

Activities near Bansko

As well as skiing and snowboarding, the following activities are available:
Para-Gliding
For an unforgettable holiday experience why not get a view of Bansko and the surrounding area from the sky. The experienced and friendly expert instructor will calmly glide you down from the top of the mountain giving you a panoramic view of the entire mountain range.

Skidoo Hire & Guides
Nothing gets the adrenaline going better than an exciting tour of the area on these powerful Jet bikes. Fun days out on the skidoo circuit can be organised once you arrive at the chalet.

Thermal Spring Baths
The beautiful thermal spring baths that are featured in some of the local villages are just a short drive away, the warm mineral water will soothe your aches and pains as you soak in the natural baths. Your chalet hosts will be able to organise the whole experience for you.
Ice-Skating
Bansko has as outdoor ice-rink on the main street near the gondola. This is great fun for all the family and we will be happy to drop you off and collect you again in the Chalet Jora minibus.