Bulgaria Ski discussion board

The grand was fantastic and would make anybodies holiday on it's own.

The lack of snow has been a problem all season. We had fresh snow on tues so good enough skiing on tues & weds. But thawed fast on thursday. 12deg C in the shade when we left on Sat lunch.

Very little queing as went to the gondalla before 9 most mornings, the day we didn't and got there at 9:30 there were massive queues so went back into the hotel and had a drink.

As I've previously written the town seams much more finished than on previous visits. So trust me that shows how bad it was. There is still a huge ammount of building work & the pavements are a nightmare.

Nightlife : this was pretty poor. Amigo's was ok but too noisy (getting past it now) The friendly bar was good. Ventured in to the happy end but didn't stay long. main issue is the lack of toilets, just one in amigo's for 200+ people, not good.

Personally I feel Bansko has served it's purpose for me. I've become a competent skier, and would like to see more of the skiing world. It's a great cheap place to learn. Until they have more mountain to ski on and another gondalla I don't think I'll return.

great holiday though but i knew what I was expecting. you can't expect the earth when you are paying peanuts. Take Bulgaria for what it is (a poor developing country) & you'll love the place & the people.

you couldn't ask for a better hotel than the grand. From the moment you arrive they can't do enough for you. Porters,waiting staff the guy in the boot store all excellent.

Only downside is because we were half board & the food was fairly good there was no reason to eat out. Which I missed a bit. The Resturant is a better bet than the buffet. We ate there 3 times & only paid for drinks. You get a voucher worth 45lev each. breakfast was good and they have a little man who will make you an omlette of choice.

The spa is awesome. If you are into the treaments I would imagine even better.

If there is no more snow very very soon I can't see the season lasting too much longer. Once the middle station has gone there will just be a drag lift to service two slopes right at the top. If its windy these will close too.


please don't get me wrong, i do like bulgaria and their people. anyone new to skiing should love this place. it's expensive enough buying basic kit but bulgaria gives you an enterance into a great sport. can't wait to try somewhere further a field.

If i'd brought property there I'd be worried. Hopefully this season was a one off. But same can be said for most of europe.