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CHALET MONTAGNE ski apartments are newly built for 2006 and all luxuriously fully furnished with top quality furniture and equipment including a living room sofa bed, linen and towels. One and two bedroom apartments are available to rent, sleeping four to six people comfortably. Onsite facilities includes Sauna, Jacuzzi, Solarium, Massage room, Gym, Ski Lockers, Lobby Bar, Table Tennis, Laundry Drying Room, Internet Club and Underground secure parking.

The apartment complex is ideally situated just a short walk from the Gondola Lift station and the town centre where one can enjoy the excellent après ski restaurants and bars.

Bansko is the all new Bulgarian ski resort, recently discovered by the foreign skiers and tourists, but well known in Bulgaria. Bansko provides a superb combination of virgin nature of The Pirin Mountain with state of the art ski lifts and a well planned ski area, whilst still retaining the atmosphere of the ancient Bulgarian small town. Bansko is not only a resort but also a beautiful historic spot.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON SKI-ING IN BANSKO see WWW.BANSKOSKI.COM

For après ski the traditional Bansko taverns (called "Mehana"), with their exceptional charm and style offer local atmosphere by their cuisine and good selection of Bulgarian wines. Most of the local "Mehanas" even offer live folk music. Many local cafes and bars offer refreshments. Discos and night clubs work without time limit, and usually close early in the morning.

In summer hiking and climbing are popular, with well signed routes and hikers' chalets. Mountain bikes can be hired locally in order to explore this beautiful region. Local companies can organise trips in the mountains e.g. white water rafting, canoeing, paragliding. Also in summer the town hosts a week long jazz festival and other events.

Bansko is also a great base for historical sightseeing e.g. the famous Rila Monastery. The area is rich in historical remains, from ancient burial mounds to Roman amphitheatres (car required).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON BANSKO see www.bulgaria-skiapartments.co.uk