Păltiniș resort guide

How big is Păltiniș?

Păltiniș has 3 pistes served by 2 lifts — 13th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Romania. On lifts it ranks 14th of the 15.

How high is Păltiniș?

The lifts run from 1442m at the base to 1680m at the top, a vertical of 238m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Romania, that is the 9th highest, with the 14th biggest vertical.

Is Păltiniș good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Păltiniș split 50% beginner, 40% intermediate and 10% advanced, against an average of 37% beginner and 17% advanced across the resorts we track in Romania.

On those numbers it suits beginners.

When is the ski season at Păltiniș?

Over the last ten winters Păltiniș has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 14 February to 25 February, about 12 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 32cm, 43cm of new snow and 1.0 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Păltiniș?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sibiu (SBZ), 18km away in a straight line. Târgu Mureş Transilvania (TGM) is 98km, Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV) is 122km. 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 Păltiniș?

A 6-day adult Păltiniș costs RON 750 for 2025/26, or RON 125 a day. For value it ranks 15th of the 15 resorts we price in Romania.