On the hill

On the hill

The top of the one run is 1600m and is serviced by two lifts.

Do the maths! It gets busy enough for one run to need two lifts and the vertical drop is only around 250m in total. Most adrenaline junkies will probably try and hang themselves from the drag lift or have run themselves into a tree (if they could get up enough speed) after the first run.

Development promises 25 per cent plus inclines in years to come but wait until that happens unless you have an inclination towards self-harm if you are a decent rider or skier.

Because of its low altitude snow doesn’t last long either and has normally all but vanished by mid-March.

Having got the negative aspects out the way, for non-die hard powder fans, this little ski station is most suited to beginners who will find the gentle runs quite adequate until they feel they are ready to tackle something else a bit more challenging.

It's also worth noting that the price for a lift pass for the day is a drop in the ocean compared to Bansko so for complete beginners, Kulinoto makes financial sense as well baring in mind the chances of someone on skis for the first time will use little of Bansko's 70km of marked runs.

Kulinoto Mountain Gallery

Kulinoto is small but very beautiful andserves as a good learners alternative to Bansko and is certainly much, much cheaper.

Being only about ten minutes from Bansko makes Kulinoto a very viable option for those looking to learn on the cheap!

M & G Ski School and Rental Base

Excellent family ski school with storage right opposite the Bansko ski lifts!

Every year we try and find the best five or six ski schools in each resort to help you and your family get the most out of your ski break in Bansko. M&G Ski School is one to check out if you are looking for good equipment to rent and experienced teachers to help you conquer the mountain!

Rize Ski School & Equipment Rental Bansko

Champion Ski Equipment and School at your service!

The Rize ski school and equipment hire is located right in front of the gondola station in the heart of Bansko. This shop takes it's name from the Bulgarian ski legend of the same name (Hristo Rize) who starred for his country at the Calgary Winter Olympics! So you are in fairly safe hands!

Inter Sport Ski & Snowboard School & Rental

There is a reason why this Ski & Snowboard Service is so popular!

Inter Sport is one of the oldest and best established ski and snowboard schools (and rentals) in Bansko. Popular for good quality tuition as well as some of the best rental equipment you can find in resort, Inter Sport is one of our top five ski services in Bansko.

SankiySki School and Kids Club

Ski School and child care in one!

Not only is SankiySki new to Bansko this year but it is right opposite th gondola station and is one of the very few family run ski schools in town that also benefits from having its own child care facilities on site!

So when you know there is a good dump coming, dump your infants and head up the hill guilt free!

(Did we really write that?!)

Bansko Ski Mania

Bansko Ski Mania is one of the best ski and snowboard schools and rental service centers we have found in Bansko.

Great location right opposite the gondola station is handy but the level of experience of these "old school Bansko" skiers and riders make Bansko Ski Mania a great choice for those looking to learn!