Ski Touring Tours
Ski Touring
Ski touring is skiing in the backcountry on unmarked or unpatrolled areas. Ski touring is typically done off-piste and outside of the ski main areas and is a unique experience that allows you to discover and appreciate the beauty of the mountains around Bansko.
A great way to experience skiing in Bansko is by joining one of our guided tours on offer. Take a look at our selection of guided ski touring trips which start from 100 euros.
Bansko ski tours are available from December to April each year.
One Day Ski Touring Tours
1: Ski touring to Vihren hut
The tour starts from Bunderishka polyana which is 1600m above sea level and is the last station of the gondola in Bansko ski resort. From Bunderishka polyana you will be guided through the forest where you will see the oldest tree in Pirin mountains followed by lunch in the Vihren hut. The touring is about 3 hours and it is ideal for beginners.
Level: Easy
Included: transport, lunch box and guide.
2: Ski touring to Mocharata hut + Traditional lunch
Starting from Bansko you will travel by car to Gotse Delchev hut. The touring start from hire and through the forest. You will visit Mocharata hut and there you will have a traditional lunch. Then back to Bansko, by skis and car. One hour in one way, it is ideal for beginners.
Level: Easy
Included: guide, traditional lunch and transport.
3: Ski touring to Bunderitsa valley
The tour starts from Banderishka polyana which is 1600m above sea level and the last station of gondola in Bansko ski resort. You will be guided through the forest and tour the Bundrica valley. You will visit the frozen lakes and then enjoy skiing downhill to the Vihren hut, where you will have lunch. After lunch back to Bansko by ski.
Level: medium
Included: lunch and guide.
4: Ski touring to peak Bezbog - 2645m.
Starting from Bansko you will taken by car to Gotse Delchev hut, then the chairlift is taken to Bezbog hut. The tour starts from Bezbog hut and through the lake of Bezbog and we will start climbing the peak .Then from the top we will have very nice downhill to Gotse Delchev hut, then back to Bansko by car.
Level: medium
Included: guide, transport and ticket for the lift.
5: Ski touring to Hvoynaty peak - 2600m.
The tour starts from Banderishka polyana which is 1600 m above sea level and the last station of gondola in Bansko ski resort. You will be guided through the Banderista valley and to the Muratovo lake. Then you will climb to the peak from the eastern side and then downhill from the top to Vihren hut, stop for lunch and back to Bansko by ski. 4-6 hours. 1000 meters elevation gain.
Level: hard
Included: guide and lunch at Vihren hut.
Please note: the prices are correct at the time of publishing however they may be subject to fluctuation.