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Aparthotel
"EMERALD" is situated in the
"Gramadeto" district of Bansko. This area is to the south
of Bansko, in the foothills of the Pirin Mountains, one minute
walking to the Gondola Station. Gramadeto is emerging as the most
prestigious district of the town. The views are marvellous across
360-degrees, and the few developments taking place there are of a
higher quality than those in the town below. Aparthotel
"EMERALD" abuts the Pirin National Park, and its views
cannot be affected by any future developments.
Bansko
is Bulgaria's # 1 ski resort, having the best and most modern ski
centre of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the recent years a
multi-million euros investment in a brand new skiing area has been
made by Yulen, the company which has the licence to run the skiing
area of the resort. Bansko has the best snow record and the longest
ski season (15 Dec - 15 May) of all Bulgarian ski resorts. During the
last couple of years this resort is under a massive investment
process with new hotels and resort facilities being under
construction. A brand new resort area with super luxury hotels and
holiday apartments is being developed just opposite the Gondola,
which also makes Bansko the resort with the best hotels.
The
town of Bansko is situated nearby the river Glazane (left feeder of
Mesta River) in the north- eastern foot of Pirin, right bellow the
highest and most beautiful part of the mountain. Its name comes from
the old Bulgarian word "ban", which means
"master". It is just 160 kilometers away from Sofia and 6
kilometers from Razlog. Bansko has developed into a favourite ski
& snowboard destination, thanks to the excellent ski facilities
combined with the unique architecture and historical significance.
The town of Bansko is located on 925 m. above sea level, and its
skiing area is on 2000-2600 m. The Pirin mountain has a predominantly
Alpine character and highest peak in the area is Vihren 2914 m.
The ski pistes are located in two main ski - centres- CHALIN VALOG
(1100-1600m) and SHILIGARNIKA (1700-2500m). They are approximately 10
kilometers above the town on the northern slopes of Pirin, and are
easily accessible for approx. 25 minutes on the new Gondola lift
which starts from Bansko. The total length of the marked pistes is 65 kilometers.
Although
the resort is world famous for not more than 10 years it has a lot
to offer to its guests. The resort has excellent snow conditions with
great snow cover from December untill May. 44 Technoalpine snow
cannons cover most of the slopes and make the ski season last longer.
The maximum pleasure from the various ski pistes is guaranteed by 12
Kassbohrer slope maintenance vehicles. Thus the slopes offer runs and
tracks for all types of skiers and will suit both beginners and
experts. The snowboard lovers can enjoy the first on the Balkans fun
park where people from all over the world are lead by the passion of
the extreme. They can build jumps suiting their taste and abilities.
Every day skiers and snowboarders can take part in the competitions
on the new piste on Shiligarnika. The lifts and pistes operator in
Bansko takes care for the maximum comfort of the skier and
snowboarders with the exclusive 8-seats Gondola cable car by
Dopplemayer, five 4- seat lifts of the latest Doppelmayer models, one
3-seat lift by Poma, 7 drags and 10 baby drags. The total length of
the wire equipment in the resort is 26 kilometers. All ski equipment
can be used by one chip-card from SkiData. Huge monitors showing
pictures from the different pistes is based on the starting station
of the Gondola. Thus people will have more information of the wind
and temperature conditions before climbing up on the slope. Slalom
and Giant slalom runs are available. Bansko offers a cross-country
track with a total length of 5 km. A 3 km ski run Rollbahn track is
situated 2 km far from the town.
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