Lift Passes, Equipment Hire & Lessons

Lift passes, hire and lessons are an important part of your stay, so we have included details for both Bansko and Zakopane below as a helpful guide.

BANSKO

We have lift passes ready and waiting for you at your chalet, saving you a job and avoiding those queues on your first day. Blank lift pass cards can be topped up easily online from the comfort of the chalet for any number of days skiing using a debit/credit card. The pass will instantly be loaded and ready to use. This is a free service and the charge will be the same as at the lift pass office. 

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WINTER 2024/2025

PRICES in €

Adult

STUDENT (12-18)

Child (Under 12)

Child (Under 6)

Gondola Only (Pedestrians)

25

23

18

0.50

Half Day (After 12:30am)

43

38

23

0.50

1 Day

56

50

28

0.50

2 Days

110

98

54

1

3 Days

163

145

80

2

4 Days

217

193

105

2

5 Days

270

240

130

3

6 Days

325

288

155

3

Lift passes will be charged in Bulgarian Lev, prices above are Euros for simplicity. All passes are valid for consecutive days only.

If you’re in need of ski or snowboard hire, we’ve got you covered. Depending on your chalet you will use our in-house rental shop or we will sort transport to one of our local partners. Taking away all the stress from getting fitted; no pre-booking, no queuing, no hassle. At our in-house shop you can even enjoy a drink whilst we sort everything for you. 

Fitting
On arrival, we will get you fitted as soon as possible. Less time hanging around, more time on the mountain. For those arriving late at night, everything will be arranged first thing the following morning. During the week, if you have any queries, or fancy trying something more adventurous or specialist, our team will be happy to help. At the end of the week, just drop everything back to the chalet, nice and easy.

Servicing
We can also arrange a service of any personal equipment if required, just ask when you arrive.

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WINTER 2024/2025

ADULT PRICES IN £

6 Days5 Days4 Days3 Days2 Days1 Day

Skis, boots & pole

£70

£65

£55

£40

£30

£20

Skis & poles

£50

£40

£35

£30

£20

£15

Snowboard & boots

£85

£80

£70

£55

£50

£30

Snowboard

£70

£65

£55

£40

£30

£20

Helmet

£25

£20

£15

£15

£10

£5

Snowshoes

£50

£40

£35

£30

£25

£20

WINTER 2024/2025

CHILD (U13) PRICES IN £

6 Days5 Days4 Days3 Days2 Days1 Day
Skis, boots & poles

£45

£40

£35

£30

£20

£15

Skis & poles

£35

£30

£25

£20

£15

£10

Snowboard & boots

£70

£65

£55

£40

£30

£20

Snowboard

£45

£40

£35

£30

£20

£15

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Child rates apply to those under 13 years. Prices above are for Snomads in-house rental shop, partner prices and payment may vary slightly. Rental will be charged and needs to be paid in GBP (£).

Everyone can benefit from a lesson or two, and we can help arrange these, from beginner to advanced to backcountry guides. We only work with a couple of the highest regarded ski schools in resort, which we believe deliver three vital requirements: experienced instructors, a range of ability groups and small class sizes.

A variety of lessons are available including mixed group, private group, or one-to-one tuition. For mixed group lessons, students will be grouped with others in resort of similar ability. All lessons take place in the main ski zone at the top gondola station, so a ski pass is required.  We recommend booking lessons in advance of your stay to ensure you get the best options. Please note we will simply put you in touch with our recommended partners for lessons and the booking will be made directly between you and the ski school, with all information, meeting points, times and payment arranged directly.

2 HOURS EACH DAY

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2024/2025

Per person

PRICES IN €


1 Day


2 Days


3 Days


4 Days


5 Days


6 Days

Mixed Group PP

46

85

124

160

193

224

One-to-One PP

95

190

285

380

475

570

Private Group of 2 PP

68

130

190

246

299

348

Private Group of 3 PP

56

108

158

205

251

294

Private Group of 4+ PP

50

96

142

185

227

267

4 HOURS EACH DAY

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2024/2025

PER PERSON

PRICES IN €


1 Day


2 Days


3 Days


4 Days


5 Days


6 Days

Mixed Group PP

85

160

232

302

368

433

One-to-One PP

188

358

515

670

810

945

Private Group of 2 PP

123

230

333

433

527

615

Private Group of 3 PP

94

178

258

336

412

482

Private Group of 4+ PP

80

153

221

289

354

416

Lessons will be charged and need to be paid in лв (Bulgarian lev) or € (Euro). Children from 7 years can be taught in mixed group lessons for ski or snowboard. Younger children can be taught in private group lessons only.

Bansko is situated at the eastern end of the Pirin Mountains – Bulgaria’s most snow sure and diverse range. Part of which is also recognised and protected by UNESCO. It has become Bulgaria’s largest and most modern ski area.

  • One big ski zone; all easily accessed and interconnected with modern lifts.
  • Voted Bulgaria’s Best Ski Resort annually since 2013 in the World Ski Awards.
  • 75km of pisted runs offering something for everyone – gentle blues to challenging blacks.
  • Seemingly endless off-piste. Tricky tree runs and huge open bowls.
  • Skiing up to 2600m, most above 1700m and 90% snow cannon coverage means Bansko is very snow sure.
  • One of the most up-to-date lift networks in Europe, with every chairlift modern and high speed.
  • Numerous ski roads and tracks to practise your ski touring.
  • A cross-country circuit with shooting range.
  • Dedicated kindergarten slope for the little ones.
  • Multiple beginner areas for those first-timers.
  • Most slopes are northern facing, helping to preserve the snow.
  • Park with jumps, boxes and rails.
  • Men’s and Women’s FIS Ski World Cup venue.

ZAKOPANE

The Tatry Super Ski Pass covers most areas in both Zakopane and Slovakia, over 87 different lifts in total.

As well as the Tatry Super Ski Pass there are a few areas that have their own individual passes. On arrival the team will discuss with you plans for the week based on abilities in your group, weather conditions and how much skiing you want to do. Suitable ski passes can then quickly and easily be booked online from the comfort of the chalet, ready for collection the same or following day. 

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WINTER 2024/2025

PRICES in Zł

Adult

Child (Under 16)

& SENIOR (Over 65)

Child

(Under 5)

1 Day

170

160

10 *

2 Days

325

305

20 *

3 Days

470

440

30 *

4 Days

605

565

40 *

5 Days

735

685

50 *

6 Days

845

785

60 *

3 Days in 5 Day Period

485

455

30 *

5 Days in 7 Day Period

755

705

50 *

4 Hours

155

145

10 *

4 Hours (After 4 pm)

150

140

10 *

*Pass issued when accompanied with an adult pass, the pass will have the same validity as the adult pass. Only one child under 5 pass per adult.

All passes are valid for consecutive days only, with exception of: 3 Days in 5 Day Period and; 5 Days in 7 Day Period.

Passes will be charged in Polish zloty (zł). 5zł ≈ 1.10 Euro ≈ £0.95

If you’re in need of ski or snowboard hire when in resort, we’ve got you covered. With our rental shop partners we take away all the stress from getting fitted; no queuing, no hassle. If you need something more specialist, we work closely with some of the best companies in Zakopane to ensure all abilities and requirements are covered.

Fitting
On arrival, our team will get you fitted as soon as possible. For those arriving late at night, everything will be arranged first thing the following morning. Less time hanging around, more time on the mountain. During the week, if you have any queries, or fancy trying something more adventurous, our team will be happy to help. 

Servicing
Our team can also arrange any personal equipment be serviced if required, just ask when you arrive.

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WINTER 2024/2025

ADULT PRICES IN Zł

6 Days5 Days4 Days3 Days2 Days1 Day

Skis, boots, poles & helmet

540

450

360

270

180

90

Skis, boots & poles

390

325

260

195

130

65

Skis & poles

300

250

200

150

100

50

Snowboard, boots & helmet

570

475

380

285

190

95

Snowboard & boots

420

350

280

210

140

70

Snowboard

360

300

240

180

120

60

Helmet

150

125

100

75

50

25

WINTER 2024/2025

CHILD (U13) PRICES IN ZŁ

6 Days5 Days4 Days3 Days2 Days1 Day

Skis, boots & poles

330

275

220

165

110

55

Skis & poles

270

225

180

135

90

45

Snowboard & boots

330

275

220

165

110

55

Snowboard

270

225

180

135

90

45

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Child rates apply to those under 13 years.

Rental will be charged and needs to be paid in Polish złoty (zł) directly to our rental partners. 5zł ≈ 1.10 Euro ≈ £0.95

Snomads Poland are proud to be working with some of the best English-speaking instructors in the region and have come up with a simple lesson package for you whether you want to ski or snowboard. Return transport to a ski area relevant to ability is included. The package is for one day but extra days can be added.

Children under 7 years can be taught in a one-to-one or a private group.

Lessons are paid for in the chalet, via card in GBP (£), or via cash in PLN (Polish złoty). A separate lift pass will be required.

2024/2025 PRICES IN £

3 HOUR LESSON & TRANSPORT PER DAY

One-to-One

130

Private Group of 2 per person

90

Private Group of 3 per person

70

Private Group of 4+ per person

60

Sitting on the mountainous border between Poland and Slovakia, Zakopane is the perfect base to explore the Tatra range of the Carpathian mountains. With top quality skiing and snowboarding for half the price of better known European ski resorts. The ski areas around Zakopane are made up of over 15 individual resorts covering over 100km of slopes, some independently owned and run. The vast majority are covered by a single Tatry Super Ski pass.

Our ski chalets are situated at the heart of the best skiing both Poland and Slovakia have to offer. The different ski areas vary massively with something for everyone, whatever your ability, it’s a bit like a ski pick and mix.

Beginners can learn at floodlight Nosal ski center which is situated directly opposite our Stardust chalets.

Improvers will love the empty, wide pistes and personal tuition at nearby Bukowina resort, there we can provide the best instructors to teach the skills you need to enjoy the mountain unaided. For the more adventurous and advanced riders, there’s great piste and free ride skiing at 1980m on Kasprowy Weirch only 5 minutes away.

Taking into account the ability of your group and the snow conditions we’ll work with you on arrival to tailor the weeks transport around your skiing needs, this is included in the price of your stay with us meaning one less thing to think about.

An exciting day trip to nearby Slovakia is also a possibility during your holiday.

For a more in-depth write-up, have a read of award winning travel writer, Sian Lewis stay with us.

You can read about the variety of skiing available in Zakopane here.