Predeal, Brașov

Predeal resort guide

Brașov, Romania

Carpathian resort with excellent snow conditions

Predeal at a glance

15
Pistes
6
Lifts
1,800m
Top
1,033m
Base
767m
Vertical
GHV
Nearest airport, 23 km
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced

Predeal offers excellent skiing in the Carpathians with good snow conditions and beautiful mountain scenery.

Your questions about Predeal, answered

How big is Predeal?

Predeal has 15 pistes served by 6 lifts — 3rd for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Romania. On lifts it ranks 4th of the 15.

How high is Predeal?

The lifts run from 1033m at the base to 1800m at the top, a vertical of 767m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Romania, that is the 5th highest, with the 5th biggest vertical.

Is Predeal good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Predeal 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 Predeal?

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 18cm, 42cm of new snow and 1.3 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Predeal?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV), 23km away in a straight line. Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) is 111km, Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (BBU) is 119km. 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 Predeal?

A 6-day adult Predeal (Clăbucet) costs RON 1,250 for 2025/26, or RON 208 a day. For value it ranks 9th of the 15 resorts we price in Romania.

Full lift pass prices and history →

Airports near Predeal

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • Brașov-GhimbavGHV
    23 km · major airport
  • Bucharest Henri CoandăOTP
    111 km · major airport
  • Bucharest Băneasa Aurel VlaicuBBU
    119 km · major airport

Travel time to Predeal

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
    30m · 31 km
    Total
    ≈ 3h 40m
  • Fly to Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP)
    Flight
    3h 15m · 2,105 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 20m · 150 km
    Total
    ≈ 5h 35m
  • Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (BBU)
    Flight
    3h 15m · 2,109 km
    Transfer by road
    2h 30m · 161 km
    Total
    ≈ 5h 45m

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.

Predeal lift pass 2025/26

RON 1,2506-day adult Predeal (Clăbucet) · ≈£204

RON 208 per day · 0.4 km of piste per € · #9 of 15 for value in Romania

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Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Predeal 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 Predeal. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Predeal has 15 pistes and 6 lifts, running from 1,033m to 1,800m.

Why go to Predeal

  • 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 Predeal by ability

Beginners

Predeal is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Predeal offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Predeal, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.

Our take on Predeal

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Budget friendly

Facilities

Official resort website: predeal.com

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.