How big is Azuga?
Azuga has 7 trails served by 6 lifts — 8th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Romania. On lifts it ranks 4th of the 15.
Azuga resort guide
Prahova, Romania
Home to Romania's longest ski run
Azuga at a glance
7
Trails
6
Lifts
4,987ft
Top
3,051ft
Base
1,936ft
Vertical
GHV
Nearest airport, 17 mi
30% beginner50% intermediate20% advanced
Azuga is home to the Sorica slope, Romania's longest ski run at over 2,100 meters, offering slopes for all skill levels.
Your questions about Azuga, answered
How high is Azuga?
The lifts run from 3,051ft at the base to 4,987ft at the top, a vertical of 1,936ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Romania, that is the 10th highest, with the 8th biggest vertical.
The base is below 3,281ft, 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 trails 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 6in, 16in of new snow and 0.8 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Azuga?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV), 17 mi away in a straight line. Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) is 66 mi, Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (BBU) is 71 mi. 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 ticket 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.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Azuga
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Brașov-GhimbavGHV17 mi · major airport
- Bucharest Henri CoandăOTP66 mi · major airport
- Bucharest Băneasa Aurel VlaicuBBU71 mi · major airport
Travel time to Azuga
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV)Quickest
- Flight
- 9h 55m · 4,673 mi
- Ground transfer
- 35m · 24 mi
- Total
- ≈ 13h
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP)
- Flight
- 10h 5m · 4,742 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 15m · 89 mi
- Total
- ≈ 14h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (BBU)
- Flight
- 10h 5m · 4,745 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 20m · 96 mi
- Total
- ≈ 14h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. 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.
Azuga lift ticket 2025/26
RON 8506-day adult Azuga · ≈$185
RON 142 per day · 0.3 km of trails per € · #12 of 15 for value in Romania
12value scorePremium price
Azuga trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Azuga. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Azuga has 7 trails and 6 lifts, running from 3,051ft to 4,987ft.
Why go to Azuga
- Home to Romania's longest ski run
- Slopes for all skill levels
- Excellent facilities
- Good value for money
- Beautiful Carpathian scenery
- Great for all skill levels
Things to know
- Can get crowded
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited après-ski
- Smaller resort
Skiing and snowboarding Azuga by ability level
Beginners
Azuga is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Azuga offers a good variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and Romania's longest ski run.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Azuga, including the famous Sorica slope, Romania's longest ski run.
Our take on Azuga
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: azuga.ro
More on Azuga
- Azuga snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Azuga snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Azuga lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket 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 Azuga
Distances are straight-line, not by road.