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POIANA BRASOV RESORT Of the over 40 ski locations in Romania, the most attractive are those in the Prahova Valley and Poiana Brasov. Besides being the most accessible, they are equipped with snow cannons and flood lighting and accommodation facilities for all tastes. 12km away from Brasov City, in a glade surrounded by coniferous forests, at the foot of the Postavaru Massif, you will find Romania's most famous skiing resort, Poiana Brasov. It is referred to in ski directories all over the world, often compared to other major resorts in terms of natural setting. It features great hotels and restaurants, very modern winter sports facilities, 9 ski slopes. It is preferred by many tourists because it is relatively inexpensive compared to ski resorts in other European states. Poiana is one of the most frequented resorts in Romania, mostly because of its modern sports infrastructure, including artificial skating ring, sport fields, and riding centers. There is an Olympic ski-track and 9 downhill and slalom runs (the biggest number of ski slopes in the country) covering over 20km. One of the advantages of the resort is the artificial snow installation which enables the most passionate skiers to practice their favorite sport from Autumn until Spring. Another attraction you will find here is the opportunity to ride in a horse-drawn sleigh. The ski area stretches along one side of the Postavaru Massif. As Poiana Brasov is situated at an altitude of 1030m, there are ski slopes 4600m long and covering a descent of 600 m. The ski slopes of various difficulty degrees are equipped with 2 cable cars, one gondola and 8 ski lifts with a capacity of 7,000 people per hour. There are tennis courts, a riding stable, swimming-pools and many other leisurely facilities to make your stay in Poiana as relaxing and pleasurable as possible.
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PREDEAL RESORT Predeal, the northernmost resort on the Prahova Valley, 25km from Brasov, 16km from Sinaia, 147km (100 miles) from Bucharest, is the town on the highest elevation in Romania at 1033m altitude. It is surrounded by five massifs: Postavaru, Piatra Mare, Bucegi, Baiului, and Fitifoi, being a good base for mountain hikes and, in winter, for skiing down the Clabucet and Cioplea slopes.The name is derived from Romanian "pre deal" which means "on the hill." There are ski slopes provided with artificial snow installations, a new high speed cable chair, floodlights and ski lifts. But the winter season is not the only time when tourists can enjoy ski school programs for both adults and children. They can also rent ski equipment, snow boards, snowmobiles and can practice archery shooting – things that can be enjoyed all year.
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SINAIA RESORT Located in a beautiful mountainous region, at the foothills of the Bucegi Mountains (a part of the Southern Carpathian Mountains), about 120km from Bucharest and 44km from Brasov, in the Prahova Valley, Sinaia is one of the oldest and most famous mountain resorts, often referred to as "The Pearl of the Carpathians". Located at an altitude of 767m and 860m, Sinaia boasts ski slopes at an altitude of 2,000m, on the plateau of the Bucegi Mountains. To winter sports fans, Sinaia offers a bobsledding run (1,500m long with 13 turns, and a 132m elevation difference), ski runs of various difficulty degrees, ropeways (cab, ski lift, baby lift, rope chair). Sinaia's ski slopes are situated at 2000m altitude. Here you can experience the best high altitude ski in Romania. The mountain beauty can be explored in the summer and Sinaia is the best place to start your journey into the deep forest hiking trails. Bucegi mountains hiking routes are well marked and signs are in good conditions. The hiking routes can be chosen for every taste, ranking from very easy to very difficult ones.
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