How big is Poiana Brașov?
Poiana Brașov has 20 trails served by 8 lifts — the most trails 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
Trails
8
Lifts
5,906ft
Top
3,346ft
Base
2,559ft
Vertical
GHV
Nearest airport, 6 mi
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 3,346ft at the base to 5,906ft at the top, a vertical of 2,559ft. 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 trails 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), 6 mi away in a straight line. Sibiu (SBZ) is 72 mi, Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) is 77 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 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 ticket 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-GhimbavGHV6 mi · major airport
- SibiuSBZ72 mi · major airport
- Bucharest Henri CoandăOTP77 mi · 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
- 9h 55m · 4,673 mi
- Ground transfer
- 10m · 9 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 35m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Sibiu (SBZ)
- Flight
- 9h 50m · 4,614 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 25m · 98 mi
- Total
- ≈ 14h 45m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP)
- Flight
- 10h 5m · 4,742 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 35m · 104 mi
- Total
- ≈ 15h 10m
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.
Poiana Brașov lift ticket 2025/26
RON 1,2006-day adult Poiana Brașov · ≈$261
RON 200 per day · 0.5 km of trails per € · #6 of 15 for value in Romania
30value scoreAverage value
Poiana Brașov 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 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 trails and 8 lifts, running from 3,346ft to 5,906ft.
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 level
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 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 Poiana Brașov
Distances are straight-line, not by road.