Extreme sports in Bansko
There are not many places in Bulgaria where fans of extreme sports can practice them. To the delight of all, the beautiful city of Bansko has provided the opportunity for quality sports entertainment. These include everyone's favorite ski and snowboard, mountaineering, skating, buggies, cycling and horseback riding. Bansko hotels are full of people who can't wait to get on the ski slopes or try any of the other extreme sports. Let's see in more detail what is happening in Bansko ..
Ski and snowboard
The ski slopes are equipped with lifts, cabins and seats and lifts. There are more than 15 ski slopes, each with different difficulty, there are beginners as well as professionals only. For example, Ski Road, Plateau 1 and Shiligarnik are easy slopes, while Tomba, Julen and Sentinels are difficult slopes for both skiing and snowboarding. The total length of the ski runs is 70 km. length, the highest of them reaching 2560 m. altitude. If there is no snow, the town of Bansko has provided a runway on which artificial snow can be spread. However, this is rare because the snow cover in the Pirin Mountains is from December to March.
Paraglider in Bansko
One of the most exciting things you can do in Bansko is to fly over the mountain with a paraglider. This is done with the help of an experienced paraglider who flies with you. Pirin Mountain is a very beautiful mountain and the views from the air are really stunning. When there is snow cover, it is even more beautiful. With a paraglider, you can also land directly on the ski slopes and start down there. Definitely not an experience to be missed.
Climbing and mountaineering
The mountain is certainly beautiful, but it is also dangerous. Required if you start climbing Vr. A vortex or a Todorka peak should be an experienced guide and well equipped. You must also comply with the weather conditions. Apart from the serious climbing of the peaks, you should also be careful about the hikes that are only along the marked trails. Pirin is a very beautiful mountain with more than 100 crystal lakes. With such a nature, there is no way to be rich in flora and fauna, but given that it is part of UNESCO, neither the plants nor the animals should be cut or killed. Each hotel in Bansko has at least one guide that can guide the hikes in the mountains, so if you want to tour the mountain routes, better ask for it at the reception.
Not a very extreme ice rink
In the town of Bansko, there is an ice rink at the disposal of the guests of the town, which is a facility for children and adults alike to enjoy.
Cycling and buggies
Along with the hiking trails in Pirin Mountain there are also marked paths for cyclists. Mountain-biking enthusiasts can also rent buggies and get adrenaline rush on steep slopes. Bansko also hosts mountain biking competitions that bring together fans and athletes from all over the world. In addition to buggies, you can also rent snowmobiles to ride on the snow cover. If you are a big lover you can spend the whole day on the snowmobile, but again you have to ask at the reception. There are tours that are all day long and include lunch.
Horseback Riding
Horseback riding and horseback riding are a favorite activity of many people. Horses are graceful animals, and riding an hour in mountain meadows and trails can help you relax. Several day trips are also organized, with provisions and an experienced guide.
Appropriate equipment is provided for all kinds of extreme sports, with the ski equipment paid extra, while in the riding it is included in the price.
