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Gondola Queues
Author:Steve C
posts : 2898 (Master)Date : 01-27-12 22:19re: Gondola Queues
You ain't going to be alone Dean, but no, you should get on fairly quickly... gondola runs normally from 08.30..
re: Gondola Queues
Marc,Wouldn't suggest skiing to the 4man from the restaurant, the snow will be so deep you may regret it, especially after a few bottles of zagorka !
Steve
re: Gondola Queues
Getting to the Gondola by 8.15am is the single best piece of advice anybody could give you regarding your trip to Bansko. I think if there are reports of 30+ minute queues even in 'quiet' weeks you need to plan to avoid that.Once you are on the mountain you will hardly queue at all. And you will have all day to enjoy it. And then maybe a few beers on the ski road on the way home.
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HiWhats the worst I can expect at half term in February ? -
How early do I need to get up to be at the front of the que ?
re: Gondola Queues
Get there for 8.15 at the latest Shaun. In a busy week even then you might get a 30 minute queue but it's better than the 2-3 hours that have been reported in other busy weeks this season.re: Gondola Queues
Hi Shaun,
depnding on the queues at half term I would certainly consider getting a taxi either to the half way station (Chalin Valog) or all the way up to base camp. There are supposed to be Ulen mini buses that will take people up if the gondola is too busy but I get the feeling these aren't too well organised. If you have a family with you and can group with others you could possibly organise a lift up each day at a set time and fixed rate. I am sure there are firms available as I have ...
depnding on the queues at half term I would certainly consider getting a taxi either to the half way station (Chalin Valog) or all the way up to base camp. There are supposed to be Ulen mini buses that will take people up if the gondola is too busy but I get the feeling these aren't too well organised. If you have a family with you and can group with others you could possibly organise a lift up each day at a set time and fixed rate. I am sure there are firms available as I have ...
Hi Shaun,
depnding on the queues at half term I would certainly consider getting a taxi either to the half way station (Chalin Valog) or all the way up to base camp. There are supposed to be Ulen mini buses that will take people up if the gondola is too busy but I get the feeling these aren't too well organised. If you have a family with you and can group with others you could possibly organise a lift up each day at a set time and fixed rate. I am sure there are firms available as I have used one in the past.
Good luck mate
Steve
depnding on the queues at half term I would certainly consider getting a taxi either to the half way station (Chalin Valog) or all the way up to base camp. There are supposed to be Ulen mini buses that will take people up if the gondola is too busy but I get the feeling these aren't too well organised. If you have a family with you and can group with others you could possibly organise a lift up each day at a set time and fixed rate. I am sure there are firms available as I have used one in the past.
Good luck mate
Steve
