How big is Râșnov?
Râșnov has 5 pistes served by 3 lifts — 11th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in Romania.
Râșnov resort guide
Brașov, Romania
Historic fortress town with excellent skiing
Râșnov at a glance
5
Pistes
3
Lifts
1,200m
Top
650m
Base
550m
Vertical
GHV
Nearest airport, 14 km
40% beginner50% intermediate10% advanced
Râșnov is a historic fortress town offering excellent skiing facilities with beautiful views of the Carpathian Mountains.
Your questions about Râșnov, answered
How high is Râșnov?
The lifts run from 650m at the base to 1200m at the top, a vertical of 550m. Of the 15 resorts we track in Romania, that is the 14th highest, with the 9th 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 Râșnov good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Râșnov split 40% beginner, 50% 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 and intermediates.
What is the nearest airport to Râșnov?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV), 14km away in a straight line. Sibiu (SBZ) is 110km, Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) is 123km. 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 Râșnov?
A 6-day adult Râșnov costs RON 520 for 2025/26, an estimate rather than a published price, or RON 87 a day.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Râșnov
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Brașov-GhimbavGHV14 km · major airport
- SibiuSBZ110 km · major airport
- Bucharest Henri CoandăOTP123 km · major airport
Travel time to Râșnov
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
- 15m · 19 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 25m
- Fly to Sibiu (SBZ)
- Flight
- 3h · 1,901 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 15m · 149 km
- Total
- ≈ 5h 15m
- Fly to Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP)
- Flight
- 3h 15m · 2,105 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 35m · 166 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.
Râșnov lift pass 2025/26
RON 5206-day adult Râșnov · ≈£85
RON 87 per day · 0.3 km of piste per € · estimated price
18value scorePremium price
Râșnov 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 Râșnov. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Râșnov has 5 pistes and 3 lifts, running from 650m to 1,200m.
Why go to Râșnov
- Historic fortress town
- Excellent skiing facilities
- Good value for money
- Beautiful Carpathian scenery
- Great for all skill levels
- Close to Brașov
Things to know
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited après-ski
- Smaller resort
Skiing and snowboarding Râșnov by ability
Beginners
Râșnov is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern facilities.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Râșnov offers a good variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Râșnov, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Râșnov
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: rasnov.ro
More on Râșnov
- Râșnov snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Râșnov snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Râșnov 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 Râșnov
Distances are straight-line, not by road.