Poiana Brasov

One of the best value for money ski resorts in Europe in a beautiful area steeped in legend

Located in the heart of Romania, 2.5 hours north of Bucharest and 13 kilometres from the medieval town of Brasov. Internationally renowned and highly regarded Poiana Brasov is Romania's most popular ski resort and one of the best value for money ski resorts in Europe with a very high customer satisfaction rate. This purpose built resort has developed an enviable snow record over many years. The resort offers great skiing and snowboarding combined with an outstanding cultural experience. The excellent layout of the ski runs allows advanced skiers and snowboarders to "let go" without fear of interfering with beginners and intermediates to master the more advanced techniques in a spectacular environment.

The evening après ski can be as lively or relaxed as you choose with excellent informal and inexpensive local gourmet restaurants, great entertainment and folklore evenings which all add to an unforgettable holiday. Resort attractions include swimming, sauna, scenic sleigh rides, and walks through the pine forests, discos, and cabaret. Après-ski includes tobogganing, paintball, ski school party, excursions to Dracula's Bran Castle and Sinaia with its fairytale Peles Palace; and Brasov by night is simply stunning.

Resort Information
Altitude of resort:	1020 metres
Top elevation:	1800 metres
Largest vertical drop:	800 metres
Total length of slopes:	35 kilometres
Longest run:	4 kilometres
Cross country trails:	12 kilometres
Beginner:	37%
Intermediate:	21%
Advanced:	21%
Number of lifts:	11
Snowboard:	Slopes are good for learning with fantastic off-piste trials for advanced.