Predeal
Romania's highest town and a beginner-friendly resort with gentle slopes, a relaxed atmosphere, and excellent value.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
350m (1,148ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,450m (4,757ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,100m (3,609ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
200cm (79in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
7
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
6
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
7 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
50%
Intermediate
40%
Difficult
10%
Best For
Location
Predeal sits in the Prahova Valley of central Romania, where the Bucegi and Baiu mountains of the Southern Carpathians meet. Set on a high mountain pass at a continental, mid-altitude elevation, it occupies a forested ridge between the surrounding peaks.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Brașov (GHV), about 40 minutes from the resort by road.
- Brașov (GHV)40 minutesDirections
- Bucharest (OTP)2 hoursDirections
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