How big is Păltiniș?
Păltiniș has 3 trails served by 2 lifts — 13th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Romania. On lifts it ranks 14th of the 15.
Păltiniș resort guide
Sibiu, Romania
Romania's oldest mountain resort
Păltiniș at a glance
3
Trails
2
Lifts
5,512ft
Top
4,731ft
Base
781ft
Vertical
SBZ
Nearest airport, 11 mi
50% beginner40% intermediate10% advanced
Păltiniș is Romania's oldest mountain resort, providing a range of slopes suitable for various skill levels with historic charm.
Your questions about Păltiniș, answered
How high is Păltiniș?
The lifts run from 4,731ft at the base to 5,512ft at the top, a vertical of 781ft. 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 trails 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 February 14 to February 25, about 12 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 13in, 17in of new snow and 1.0 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Păltiniș?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sibiu (SBZ), 11 mi away in a straight line. Târgu Mureş Transilvania (TGM) is 61 mi, Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV) is 76 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 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.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Păltiniș
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- SibiuSBZ11 mi · major airport
- Târgu Mureş TransilvaniaTGM61 mi
- Brașov-GhimbavGHV76 mi · major airport
Travel time to Păltiniș
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Sibiu (SBZ)Quickest
- Flight
- 9h 50m · 4,614 mi
- Ground transfer
- 20m · 15 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 40m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Târgu Mureş Transilvania (TGM)
- Flight
- 9h 50m · 4,599 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h · 82 mi
- Total
- ≈ 14h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Brașov-Ghimbav (GHV)
- Flight
- 9h 55m · 4,673 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 30m · 103 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.
Păltiniș lift ticket 2025/26
RON 7506-day adult Păltiniș · ≈$163
RON 125 per day · 0.1 km of trails per € · #15 of 15 for value in Romania
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Păltiniș 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 Păltiniș. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Păltiniș has 3 trails and 2 lifts, running from 4,731ft to 5,512ft.
Why go to Păltiniș
- Romania's oldest mountain resort
- Historic charm
- Good value for money
- Beautiful mountain scenery
- Less crowded
- Authentic experience
Things to know
- Very limited terrain
- Limited facilities
- Weather dependent
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited après-ski
- Very small resort
Skiing and snowboarding Păltiniș by ability level
Beginners
Păltiniș is perfect for beginners! The resort has gentle slopes perfect for learning, though the terrain is limited.
Intermediates
Păltiniș offers limited intermediate terrain, but the resort is very small and primarily suited for beginners.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find very limited challenging terrain at Păltiniș, as the resort is very small and primarily designed for beginners.
Our take on Păltiniș
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: paltinis.ro
More on Păltiniș
- Păltiniș snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Păltiniș snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Păltiniș 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 Păltiniș
Distances are straight-line, not by road.