Romania has a lot to offer to fans of active winter sports. The slopes of the mountains of this country will be of interest to athletes of different levels - both beginners and professionals. There is still no mass tourism in this country, so you can enjoy skiing among the beautiful nature without a large crowd of people. The top ski resorts in Romania are Poiana Brasov, Predeal and Sinaia.
But the rest of the resorts deserve attention. All have minimal infrastructure in the form of lifts and equipment rental points, and prices will be lower. One of the advantages of Romanian resorts is the ability to combine a sports program with an excursion program. Every small town has a ton of interesting and atmospheric places.
The main ski resorts in Romania
List of the most popular ski resorts in the country.
Poiana Brasov
This resort is often called "Sun Glade". Snowboarders and skiers from all over Europe are attracted here by the exotic and reasonable prices. The resort is located in a picturesque valley with relict forests. The ski slopes are impressive with their variety. They are evenly distributed according to the level of training of athletes - for beginners, more experienced and pros. The tracks are located at an altitude of 1020 to 1775 meters. The length of the longest track is 4.6 km.
Sinai
The sun, clean mountain air and tranquility reign in this place. A total of 16 slopes are located on the slopes of the mountains, suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. The zone of simple trails is located at an altitude of 1000 to 1400 meters, a difficult zone - at an altitude of up to 2000 meters. The height of the cab above the slope of the lift in a difficult zone reaches 120 meters. At the foot of the mountains, there is a jacuzzi in which guests can relax after skiing.
Hotels on Booking.com: Sinaia
Predeal
The resort is located in the Southern Carpathians, in the Prahova valley. Predeal is the highest located resort in the country. The tracks are laid between the clearings of a dense forest, this protects the athletes from the wind. There are 10 tracks in total. The resort has a ski school for beginners. An unusual feature of Predeal is the possibility of night skiing. Most tourists note the high service and low prices.
Hotels on Booking.com: Predeal
Guard (Straja)
Located in the north of the Valkan Mountains. The highest point of the tracks is at an altitude of 1868 meters, the lowest is 1130 meters. The total length of the tracks is over 12 kilometers. You can get to the resort from the town of Lupeni either by car along a good asphalt road or by gondola lift. There are 11 modern lifts for athletes. The tourist area of the resort is designed for 3700 guests and has the necessary infrastructure.
Transalpina
A large and modern resort located in the Vyalcea county. Built in 2012. For skiing and snowboarding, trails with a total length of 6.1 km have been laid. Guests are transported by 5 different types of lifts. The winter sports area is located between 1320 and 1940 meters. The season lasts 4-5 months, during which time several tens of thousands of people visit it. For guests there is a cafe and equipment rental points.
Muntele-Meek
Among the forest high-mountainous landscape, there are 6 trails for guests, ranging from 1.3 km to 5.5 km. The difference in height between the lowest and highest points of the tracks is 200 meters. For athletes, there is the necessary service - equipment rental points, a cafe, a beginner's track and a ski school, with the onset of darkness on the slopes, the lights turn on. Off-piste skiing is strictly prohibited, so freeride fans do not like this resort.
Azuga
The season on Azuga lasts from December to the end of March. The highest skiing point is located at an altitude of 1655 meters. The longest track in Azuga, Kazaku, is also the longest in the country. Its length is 3050 meters. Azuga has a separate trail for beginners, as well as a dedicated ski area for snowboarders. Several drag lifts and one gondola serve the guests. There is a five-star hotel.
Hotels on Booking.com: Azuga
Vatra Dornei
It is considered the most famous ski resort in the Carpathians. The slopes on the slopes of the mountains are located near the city and partly pass through the old city park, so there are always a lot of athletes on them. There are two tracks to Vatra Dornei. The first one is two-level and is 1000 meters long; there are children's and drag lifts on it. The second track, 3000 meters long, has several arms and is more suitable for experienced skiers.
Paltinis
An old ski resort located in the Transylvanian Alps. It was founded in 1894. The highest point is located at an altitude of 1442 meters. Paltinis is popular with tourists - its tracks are built in picturesque places where you can not only ski, but go hiking, breathing fresh air. Trails are laid to the main mountain peaks. Mountain biking is popular here in summer.
Semenich
Located on the Banat ridge. The name Semenich was given in honor of a flower of amazing beauty that grows only on the slopes of these mountains. The resort is open all year round, the snow cover remains here even in summer and can reach a thickness of 2 meters. At the same time, the climate here is favorable; in winter, the average temperature is often +6 ° C. Semenich tracks are divided according to the level of training of athletes.
Hotels on Booking.com: Semenich
Cavnic (SuperSki Cavnic)
For skiers, there is a good selection of trails for skiing. Three easy trails suitable for training, ranging in length from 140 to 1030 meters. One track of average difficulty level with a length of 2250 meters. And two difficult ones - 800 and 1000 meters long. The tracks are located on two mountain slopes. The incline level on easy trails is 14 degrees, on medium - 21 degrees and on difficult - 33 degrees.
Hotels on Booking.com: Kavnik
Balea lac
The resort is located on the longest slope of the Carpathians near the glacial lake Balea in Sibau County. The slope is 14 km long. The area for skiing and snowboarding is located at an altitude of 1700 to 2208 meters. The location in a cozy valley protects the guests of the resort from cold winds. For the convenience of athletes, there is a lift. For accommodation, in addition to ordinary hotels, there is a real ice hotel for 16 people.
Kalinderu
Located in the small town of Busteni. A visit to this city is especially appreciated by lovers of the magnificent Romanian nature. In the summer, these beautiful mountainous places become the center of mountaineering. The Kalinderu track was opened in 2005 and immediately became popular with skiers. It is 1,300 meters long and 40 meters wide. The slope level is 37 degrees. Kalinderu is equipped with modern chair lifts.
Arena Platos
Modern resort located near Paltinis resort. The mountain slope is 2.6 km long. The height of the ski area ranges from 1300 to 1442 meters. There are 4 chair lifts and a cable car for guests. There is a snow cannon, so the snow cover is always good. The resort was conceived as a family holiday destination, so there is a children's center with animators and a skiing school.
Baisoara
It has the status of a winter sports resort since 2000. Has two ski slopes running on snowy slopes between dense coniferous forest. The width of the slopes is small, and the descent is gentle. This resort is well suited for getting started skiing. There is a drag lift for athletes. There is a minimal tourist infrastructure, but some guests point out that the resort needs to develop.
