Poiana Brașov
Romania's largest resort in the Carpathians outside Brașov: affordable, traditional, and family friendly.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
760m (2,493ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,799m (5,902ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,020m (3,346ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
400cm (157in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
13
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
24 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
35%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
15%
Best For
Location
Set in the Carpathian Mountains of central Romania, the resort sits on the slopes of the Postăvarul massif just above the city of Brașov. The terrain is mid-mountain and forested, with a continental interior climate and cold, snowy winters.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Brașov (GHV), about 35 minutes from the resort by road.
- Brașov (GHV)35 minutesDirections
- Bucharest (OTP)2.5 hoursDirections
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