Bansko, Bulgaria, Guided Freeride Skiing

Enjoy a day of off-piste skiing in the Bulgarian ski resort of Bansko with a local UIMLA certified guide.

Private

1 Day

Jan - Apr, Dec

High

Intermediate

Description

Bansko is the most modern and largest ski resort in all of Bulgaria. The lifts are new, and the hotels in the area are lovely. However, when compared to the much larger ski resorts that can found throughout the Alps, Bansko is actually not that enormous. We believe this is an advantage, as it makes the resort seem more accessible and less hectic than it's larger counterparts.

Another great thing about Bansko is it provides visitors with some truly amazing views of the surrounding landscape. Within the resort area you will be able to see several of Bulgaria's beautiful mountain ranges. They include the Rhodopes, the Rila mountains and the Pirin mountains.

When it comes to the off-piste runs, the popularity in Bansko is still on the way up. Thus giving new visitors looking for some great freeride skiing a great opportunity. The reason for that is because after a snowfall, from which there is many in the winter season, huge portions of the off-piste snow often remains untouched for several days!

The areas from which you can ski off-piste are all within the Pirin national park. The area is beautiful and has wonderfully varied terrain. There are pine forests, shallow or steep slopes, and wide open areas. However, there are risks of avalanches and even getting lost. Hence why having the assistance of an expert guide is so important.

So come to Bansko, and let us properly and safely guide you on a day of excellent free ride skiing. We know you will have a great time. All you have to do is send us a request.

Are you looking for a different kind of winter experience in the mountains of Bulgaria? If so, we can also lead you on this 2 day hike to the top of Mount Musala, which is the highest mountain in the country!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transport during the trip

Price details

Participants should have appropriate safety equipment such as probes, shovel and beacon, as well as proper skiing equipment. All of this equipment is available for rent when you arrive to Bansko. The price also includes transport to and from Bansko if required.

About the guide

Top

4.7

(27)

Tour Operator

Top Guides is an adventure travel company founded by three UIMLA-certified mountain guides Lyuben Grancharov, Dimiter Samounev, Alexander Serafimov. In 2016 we started as an association between certified local mountain guides united by the idea to ease and enrich the travelers’ outdoor experiences in Bulgaria.

Nowadays we are a leading tour operator specialized in authentic and tailored active tours throughout Bulgaria, Romania, Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Turkey and Georgia.

We offer a wide-range of activities: hiking, trekking, rock climbing and mountain biking, snowshoeing, ice climbing, ski touring and off-piste skiing.

All our guides are certified, experienced and passionate about their job and will guide you with a smile and care through the wild beauty of the Bulgarian and the Balkan mountains.

Languages

Russian | English | Bulgarian

Certificates

UIMLA

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