Bansko Gondola Lift

A pivotal 8-person gondola lift connecting the town of Bansko (base station at 990m) to Banderishka Polyana (1635m), serving as the primary access to the main ski area. It has a capacity of 2400 people per hour and significantly reduces travel time up the mountain. In summer, it's used by hikers and mountain bikers to reach the upper trails. Operating hours are generally 08:30-16:30 during winter ski season and reduced hours in summer. A return ticket typically costs around 30 BGN (approx. 15 EUR) in summer.