About Azuga
Azuga is a resort town in the Prahova Valley, in the north of Prahova county, at the confluence of the Azuga river with the Prahova, between the Bucegi Mountains and the Baiu Mountains. The settlement grew in the 19th century around its factories, among them the brewery built in 1898–1900, and today it lives mainly from tourism: in winter from skiing, on the slopes of the Sorica and Cazacu ridges right above the town.
The ski area is linked to the town by the Sorica gondola, opened in 2007 and run by Azuga Turism. Its eight-seat cabins climb in about five minutes from the bottom station, at 972 m, to the ridge, at 1,539 m. From there skiers come down on Sorica or on Cazacu Variantă; in summer the gondola carries walkers and cyclists up to the mountain bike trails.
What you can see
The Sorica run, 2.1 km long with a 561 m vertical drop, comes down through the forest from the ridge to the foot of the gondola; its last section is lit for night skiing. On the neighbouring slope, Cazacu Variantă is 1.9 km long, and at the Cazacu base there is a short run with a drag lift and a beginners' slope with a baby lift. Up on the ridge you can also ski the easy Sorica Sud and La Stână runs.
From the top of Sorica you look across to the Prahova face of the Bucegi, and down in the valley lie the houses of the town. In summer people come up to the ridge for the view and for walks, and a round of the National Downhill Cup is held on the mountain bike descent trails.
Good to know
The gondola runs daily in the ski season and in summer, and only at weekends in the off-season; the timetable changes from one season to the next. The runs open one by one, depending on the snow, and in bad weather the lifts may be stopped.
Information verified on 3 November 2026.
- The gondola ride from the foot of the Sorica run up to the ridge, in about five minutes.
- The view of the Prahova face of the Bucegi from the top of Sorica.
- The descent of the Sorica run, 2.1 km long with a 561 m vertical drop.
- The beginners' slope with a baby lift at the Cazacu base.
- The mountain bike trails on the ridge, reached in summer by gondola.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: Azuga is on the DN1, between Bușteni and Predeal. From Bucharest it is ~155 km (~2 hours 15 minutes without traffic), via Ploiești, Sinaia and Bușteni; from Brașov, ~36 km (~45 minutes), via Predeal. From Râșnov you can also come on the DN73A, via Predeal. The foot of the Sorica run and the gondola's bottom station are on Strada Sorica, in the eastern part of the town.
Public transport: trains on the Bucharest–Brașov main line stop at Azuga station, about 3 km from the foot of the Sorica run.
- Fees & discounts
Entry to the resort is free. On the gondola, a single trip up or down costs 40 lei for adults and 30 lei for children up to 11, and a return trip 70 lei and 40 lei respectively. For cyclists there is a 4-hour bike pass (130 lei adults, 100 lei children) and a day pass (170 lei adults, 140 lei children). Tickets can also be bought online on the operator's website; children's cards are issued on presentation of a birth certificate or school ID. Prices may change from one season to the next.
- Rules
On the slopes, keep to the markings and the skiers' code of conduct; sledges are not allowed on the runs. In the mountains, stay on waymarked trails, with warm clothes and suitable footwear, as the weather changes quickly on the ridge. Bears live in the surrounding mountains: do not leave food or rubbish behind and do not feed the animals.
- Facilities
Accommodation and restaurant at the foot of the slope · online gondola tickets · ski schools · equipment hire · floodlit run for night skiing · mountain bike trails
Frequently asked questions about Azuga
How much is a ticket to Azuga?
Admission to Azuga is free (gondola: 70 lei return). More under “Fees & discounts”
What are the opening hours of Azuga?
Opening hours at Azuga: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Azuga take?
A visit to Azuga takes about 4½ – 5 hours (a day's skiing or a stroll).
Can you visit Azuga with kids?
Yes, Azuga is suitable for children (beginners' slope).
How do I get to Azuga?
Azuga is located at Strada Sorica, at the gondola's bottom station, Azuga, Prahova County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Azuga?
The best season for Azuga: All year round (skiing in winter, cycling in summer).
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