How big is Poiana Brașov?
Poiana Brașov has 20 pistes served by 8 lifts — the most pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Romania. On lifts it ranks 2nd of the 15.
Poiana Brașov resort guide
Brașov, Romania
Romania's premier ski resort in the Carpathians
Poiana Brașov at a glance
20
Pistes
8
Lifts
1,800m
Top
1,020m
Base
780m
Vertical
GHV
Nearest airport, 10 km
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced
Poiana Brașov is Romania's most popular ski resort, offering excellent facilities and beautiful Carpathian mountain scenery.
Your questions about Poiana Brașov, answered
How high is Poiana Brașov?
The lifts run from 1020m at the base to 1800m at the top, a vertical of 780m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Romania, that is the 5th highest, with the 4th biggest vertical.
Is Poiana Brașov good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Poiana Brașov 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.
What is the nearest airport to Poiana Brașov?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV), 10km away in a straight line. Sibiu (SBZ) is 116km, Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) is 124km. 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 Poiana Brașov?
A 6-day adult Poiana Brașov costs RON 1,200 for 2025/26, or RON 200 a day. For value it ranks 6th of the 15 resorts we price in Romania.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Poiana Brașov
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Brașov-GhimbavGHV10 km · major airport
- SibiuSBZ116 km · major airport
- Bucharest Henri CoandăOTP124 km · major airport
Travel time to Poiana Brașov
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV)Quickest
- Flight
- 3h 10m · 2,003 km
- Transfer by road
- 10m · 14 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 20m
- Fly to Sibiu (SBZ)
- Flight
- 3h · 1,901 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 25m · 157 km
- Total
- ≈ 5h 25m
- Fly to Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP)
- Flight
- 3h 15m · 2,105 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 35m · 167 km
- Total
- ≈ 5h 50m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Poiana Brașov lift pass 2025/26
RON 1,2006-day adult Poiana Brașov · ≈£196
RON 200 per day · 0.5 km of piste per € · #6 of 15 for value in Romania
30value scoreAverage value
Poiana Brașov piste map
We publish a piste map only once we have checked it against the lift company's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Poiana Brașov. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Poiana Brașov has 20 pistes and 8 lifts, running from 1,020m to 1,800m.
Why go to Poiana Brașov
- Excellent value for money
- Great for beginners and families
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good snow reliability
- Affordable accommodation
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Poiana Brașov by ability
Beginners
Poiana Brasov is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Poiana Brasov offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Poiana Brasov, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Poiana Brașov
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: poianabrasov.com
More on Poiana Brașov
- Poiana Brașov snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Poiana Brașov snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Poiana Brașov lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in RomaniaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Romania
Ski resorts near Poiana Brașov
Distances are straight-line, not by road.