Azuga resort guide

How big is Azuga?

Azuga has 7 pistes served by 6 lifts — 8th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Romania. On lifts it ranks 4th of the 15.

How high is Azuga?

The lifts run from 930m at the base to 1520m at the top, a vertical of 590m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Romania, that is the 10th highest, with the 8th biggest vertical.

The base is below 1,000m, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.

Is Azuga good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Azuga split 30% beginner, 50% intermediate and 20% advanced, against an average of 37% beginner and 17% advanced across the resorts we track in Romania.

On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.

When is the ski season at Azuga?

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 16cm, 40cm of new snow and 0.8 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Azuga?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV), 30km away in a straight line. Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) is 105km, Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (BBU) is 112km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Azuga?

A 6-day adult Azuga costs RON 850 for 2025/26, or RON 142 a day. For value it ranks 12th of the 15 resorts we price in Romania.