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.