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Bansko family near beginners

Hi,
We are thinking of Bansko for half term 06- Is this ok for near beginners? ie 2 slightly nervous parents + Boy (17) and Girl (14). We have only had 2 wks experience at La Plagne before and 'mum' has bad knee after accident last year!- hence need for some gentler slopes . Thinking of self catering for flexibility but like going out too so would like to be not too far from center. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

re: Bansko family near beginners

Can recommend Borovets for families, plenty going on, good Novice & Intermediate slopes and most Hotels near or at the foot of the slopes.
Much more laid back than La Plagne, also cheaper and friendlier!
Plenty of good restaurants/bars etc
Cheap for shopping too.
Fred

re: Bansko family near beginners

everywhere will be busy at feb half term though but still good and ques arent to bad for lifts

re: Bansko family near beginners

the blue slopes will b fine 4 them.....u knowwot kids r like there catch on so easily

re: Bansko family near beginners

Unless you go to somewhere like the Malina or Yagoda Villages in Borovets you won't get self catering. Not easy to self cater there anyway as there just aren't the shops to stock up - we found breakfast a struggle to be honest!

Lifts next half term shouldn't be too bad as they should all be working this year!

Can't speak for Bansko I'm afraid.

Hope this helps

Ellie

re: Bansko family near beginners

not many gentle slopes in borovets try andorra arinsal i use to teach there or italy

re: Bansko family near beginners

go for it you'll love bansko!!

re: Bansko family near beginners

Would not advise bansko for easy gentle slopes only a couple of very easy runs

re: Bansko family near beginners

I was a beginner with an experienced family - I loved Bansko as it is more like your typical Ski resort.
Boro didn't do it for me but I do have a contact for SC in borovets if you PM me

re: Bansko family near beginners

We are going to Borovets, hotel Samakov. It is our first time and we are a family of 5. 2adults, daughters 16& 15 son 9. Would you recommend booking ski passes, lessons etc before we get there.
Many Thanks