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Types Ski Lift Pass in Bansko and Where to Buy

Detailed Information About Ski Lift Pass Types in Bansko and Where to Buy

Ski Lift Pass Bansko

Planning your vacation in Bansko? It's helpful to know the types of ski lift passes available and where you can buy them.

PLEASE NOTE: Bansko lift passes prices are always announced right before the opening of the season in mid December.
Click the button above to check ski lift prices for the 2024-2025 season.

Types of Lift Tickets

  • Gondola Only Ticket - A single-use ticket that lets you take the gondola from Bansko town to Bunderishka Polyana, which is the main area of the ski zone and back.
  • Beginner Strap Lift Ticket - Gives access to the lift located behind the bottom gondola station. Perfect for beginners who want to practice on easy slopes without going up the mountain.
  • Full Access Ski Pass Card - Access to all ski lifts in the Bansko ski area, including the gondola, chairlifts, and drag lifts.

Lift Pass Duration Options

  • Standard Daily Pass - Provides full-day access to all lifts from opening until closing time.
  • VIP Daily Pass - Includes all the features of the standard daily pass plus fast-track access through a dedicated lane at the gondola.
  • Afternoon (Half-Day) Pass - Valid from 12:30 PM, a flexible option for late starters or shorter ski days.
  • 20-Day Pass - A flexible lift pass that can be used on any 20 days during the ski season, great for frequent visitors.
  • Season Pass - Unlimited lift access for the entire winter season, including VIP lane privileges at the gondola.
  • Season Family Pass - The same season-long access as above, available for families with VIP gondola access included.

Age Categories for Pricing

  • Children under 7 and seniors over 75 - Usually pay a symbolic fee of just 1 BGN per day.
  • Kids (7-11), Teens (12-18), and Seniors (up to 74) - Benefit from reduced-price passes.
  • Adults - Pay the standard full fare.

Where to Purchase Lift Passes

  • Gondola Ticket Desks - You can buy it at the bottom and top gondola stations. There's also a self-service machine outside the bottom station for faster purchase.
  • Authorized Shops (e.g. Max Sport)
  • Hotels - Lift passes can be bought directly at partner hotels like Kempinski, Therme, Premier, Regnum, Sport Hotel, Lucky Bansko, Four Points and some others.
  • Online (for existing card holders) - If you have a plastic ski pass card, you can buy access via the Ski point system.

Helpful Tips

  • Always Check Weather Conditions
  • Buy Short-Term Passes - Since refunds are not offered in case of bad weather or illness, consider daily or short-period passes.
  • Use a Plastic Lift Card - Load your lift access in advance and skip the lines using the Ski Point recharging stations.
  • Protect Your Lift Pass - Take a photo in case it's lost. Do not share it — if detected, it will be blocked. Avoid buying passes from unauthorized sellers.
  • Ski insurance is recommended, as anything can happen on the slopes. Choose a policy that covers medical help, ski and snowboard equipment, and ski pass refunds in case of bad weather.