Sinaia Ski Resort Guide
Sinaia, Romania
Rated: 3/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 6,890ft |
| Resort Height | 2,789ft |
| Nearest Airport | Bucharest Otopeni |
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Sinaia
The traditional resort of Sinaia has some beautiful buildings including the Palace Hotel and the seventeenth century monastery, King Carol built his summer residence here in 1870. The largest ski area in Romania is also here, with the biggest skiable vertical and abob sleigh run.
Summary
The Romanian ski resort of Sinaia is in the Romanian Carpathians at an altitude of 2,789ft.
Sinaia has direct access to 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 6,890ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Sinaia offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Sinaia.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sinaia?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Sinaia.
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Ski Area Stats
Sinaia Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 12 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altitudes
Sinaia Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 6,890ft |
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| Lowest Trail | 3,117ft |
| Resort Altitude (Sinaia) | 2,789ft |
| Max Vertical | 4,101ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Beginners | |
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| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Sinaia Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Sinaia is 7 miles long.
Location and Map
Where is Sinaia?
This ski resort is in the Romanian Carpathians in Prahova.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sinaia is Bucharest Otopeni, 82 minutes drive away.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 1,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Sinaia open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late March.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Sinaia, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Sinaia Tourist Office for the latest.
