How big is Predeal?
Predeal has 15 trails served by 6 lifts — 3rd for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Romania. On lifts it ranks 4th of the 15.
Predeal resort guide
Brașov, Romania
Carpathian resort with excellent snow conditions
Predeal at a glance
15
Trails
6
Lifts
5,906ft
Top
3,389ft
Base
2,516ft
Vertical
GHV
Nearest airport, 14 mi
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 high is Predeal?
The lifts run from 3,389ft at the base to 5,906ft at the top, a vertical of 2,516ft. 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 trails 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 7in, 17in 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), 14 mi away in a straight line. Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) is 69 mi, Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (BBU) is 74 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 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 ticket 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-GhimbavGHV14 mi · major airport
- Bucharest Henri CoandăOTP69 mi · major airport
- Bucharest Băneasa Aurel VlaicuBBU74 mi · 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
- 9h 55m · 4,673 mi
- Ground transfer
- 30m · 19 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP)
- Flight
- 10h 5m · 4,742 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 20m · 93 mi
- Total
- ≈ 14h 55m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu (BBU)
- Flight
- 10h 5m · 4,745 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 30m · 100 mi
- Total
- ≈ 15h 5m
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.
Predeal lift ticket 2025/26
RON 1,2506-day adult Predeal (Clăbucet) · ≈$272
RON 208 per day · 0.4 km of trails per € · #9 of 15 for value in Romania
18value scorePremium price
Predeal 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 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 trails and 6 lifts, running from 3,389ft to 5,906ft.
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 level
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
More on Predeal
- Predeal snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Predeal snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Predeal 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 Predeal
Distances are straight-line, not by road.