# Mărișel Ski Slopes

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> A ski area in the Gilău Mountains, about 55 km from Cluj-Napoca: three slopes between 915 and 1,240 m, with a four-seat chairlift, two drag lifts, floodlighting and snowmaking, plus bike trails in summer.

**At a glance:** Ski slopes in Mărișel, Cluj County. Opening hours: daily open 24 hours. Ticket: Free. The visit takes 4½ – 5 hours. Information verified on 3 November 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** daily open 24 hours — The slope area is open at all times. In winter the lifts run depending on snow and weather. In summer the chairlift for bikes runs on Saturdays and Sundays, from 10:00 to 18:00.
- **Ticket:** Free — 1-day ski pass: 190 lei
- **Visit duration:** 4½ – 5 hours — a day of skiing or biking
- **With kids:** Yes — sledging run, gentle slope
- **Best season:** All year round — skiing in winter, biking in summer
- **Address:** DJ107P, at the foot of the chairlift, Mărișel, Cluj County
- **Coordinates:** 46.6644, 23.07605
- **Phone:** +40 770 175 478
- **Website:** https://www.marisel-skibikeresort.com/
- **Categories:** [Ski slopes](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/ski-slopes)

## About Mărișel Ski Slopes

The Mărișel ski slopes, which the operator calls Ski & Bike Resort Mărișel, are a ski area in the commune of Mărișel, Cluj county, in the Gilău Mountains, part of the Apuseni Mountains. The slopes run down the hillside facing [Lake Beliș-Fântânele](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/lacul-belis-fantanele), beside the DJ107P county road that links Mărișel with Gilău. The area was built from scratch, on a hillside that had never had a slope, after a project announced in 2018 by the operators of the Feleacu slope.

In winter Mărișel is a place for a day's skiing and snowboarding, less than an hour and a half from Cluj-Napoca, with slopes for beginners, experienced skiers and experts, plus a separate sledging run. In summer the chairlift carries cyclists up to the bike trails laid out on the hillside.

### What you can see

From the base of the area, the four-seat detachable chairlift climbs in a few minutes to the top of the slopes. In all there are about 5 km of slopes between 915 and 1,240 m: a long, wide blue slope suited to beginners, a red slope that turns steep after an easy start, and a black slope for experts that branches off the red one. Two drag lifts serve the shorter sections, including a gentle slope for children. The slopes are floodlit for evening skiing and have snowmaking, and from them you can see the reservoir and the ridges of the Apuseni.

### Good to know

The company that runs the slopes is in insolvency proceedings, so whether the lifts will run from one season to the next is uncertain: before setting off, check that the slopes are open. The lifts run depending on snow and weather.

## Don't miss

- Skiing the red slope, which starts at the top of the area and turns steep after the first few hundred metres.
- The ride up on the four-seat chairlift, with views of Lake Beliș-Fântânele.
- The long, wide blue slope, good for your first days on skis.
- Evening skiing on the floodlit slopes.
- In summer, the bike trails on the hillside, with uplift by chairlift.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** from Cluj-Napoca, take the DN1 west to Gilău, then the DJ107P through Someșu Rece to Mărișel, ~55 km (~1 hour 5 minutes). From Huedin, take the DN1R past Lake Beliș-Fântânele, then the DJ107P, ~43 km (~1 hour). In winter the mountain road can be covered in snow: carry winter equipment.

### Where to park

At the slopes there is a laid-out, floodlit car park with 500 spaces and another floodlit one with 300 spaces at the foot of the slope, plus an electric vehicle charging point.

### Fees & discounts

Entry to the slope area is free. A day pass for all lifts costs 190 lei for adults and 140 lei for children, and one for the drag lifts only 150 and 110 lei respectively. Points cards valid until the end of the season are also sold: from 20 points (60 lei adults, 50 lei children) up to 160 points (190 lei adults, 140 lei children); a drag-lift ride costs 4 points, a chairlift ride 10 points. The card carries a 10 lei deposit, is not transferable, and unused points are not refunded. A return ride on the chairlift costs 45 lei (children 35 lei). Child rates apply under 12 years and under 1.2 m in height. Hiring a full set of ski equipment costs 90 lei, and a sledge 40 lei. Prices may change from one season to the next.

### Rules

On the slopes, keep to the FIS code of conduct and the markings; drunk people are not allowed on the lifts. Passes are valid only on the day of purchase and cannot be passed on to anyone else, and there are no refunds when the lifts stop because of the weather. Food and drink brought from outside may not be consumed within the resort. On the bike trails, ride only on the laid-out tracks, with a full-face helmet and protective gear.

### Facilities

Ski, snowboard and sledge hire · ski servicing · floodlit car park · electric vehicle charging point · live webcams

## Details

- **Total slope length:** 5 km
- **Lifts:** 3
- **Base altitude:** 915 m
- **Top altitude:** 1,240 m
- **Night skiing:** Yes
- **Snowmaking:** Yes

## Frequently asked questions about Mărișel Ski Slopes

**How much is a ticket to Mărișel Ski Slopes?**

Admission to Mărișel Ski Slopes is free (1-day ski pass: 190 lei). More under “Fees & discounts”.

**What are the opening hours of Mărișel Ski Slopes?**

Opening hours at Mărișel Ski Slopes: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”.

**How long does a visit to Mărișel Ski Slopes take?**

A visit to Mărișel Ski Slopes takes about 4½ – 5 hours (a day of skiing or biking).

**Can you visit Mărișel Ski Slopes with kids?**

Yes, Mărișel Ski Slopes is suitable for children (sledging run, gentle slope).

**How do I get to Mărișel Ski Slopes?**

Mărișel Ski Slopes is located at DJ107P, at the foot of the chairlift, Mărișel, Cluj County. More under “Getting there”.

**When is the best time to visit Mărișel Ski Slopes?**

The best season for Mărișel Ski Slopes: All year round (skiing in winter, biking in summer).

## Nearby attractions

- [Lake Beliș-Fântânele](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/lake-belis-fantanele) — Lakes · Beliș, CJ · Free · 2 km
  A reservoir about 13 km long on the Someșul Cald in the Apuseni Mountains, at almost 1,000 m; in dry summers the ruined church of the drowned village of Giurcuța de Jos rises from the water.
- [Lake Tarnița](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/lake-tarnita) — Lakes · Gilău, CJ · Free · 24 km
  A reservoir almost 9 km long on the Someșul Cald, about 30 km from Cluj-Napoca, with wooded slopes, a 97 m arch dam and sailing or kayaking on the water.
- [Vălul Miresei Waterfall](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/valul-miresei-waterfall) — Waterfalls · Răchițele, CJ · Free · ½ – 1 hours · 25 km
  A roughly 30 m, two-tiered waterfall at the foot of the Vlădeasa massif, on the Stanciului valley near Răchițele; the water fans out over the rock like a veil, and in winter the frozen wall is an ice-climbing spot.
- [Transursoaia](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/transursoaia) — Scenic roads · Alba County · Free · 2½ – 3 hours · 26 km
  National road DN1R, 80 km through the Apuseni Mountains between Huedin and Albac: past Lake Beliș-Fântânele, through the Moți villages and over the Ursoaia Pass, at about 1,320 m.
- [Muntele Băișorii](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/muntele-baisorii) — Ski slopes · Băișoara, CJ · Free · 4½ – 5 hours · 30 km
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- [Piatra Altarului Cave](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/piatra-altarului-cave) — Caves · Răchițele, CJ · 30 km
  A cave in the Bihor Mountains, discovered in 1984, with chambers richly decorated with calcite formations; a class A reserve, padlocked and open only to scientific research.

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Last updated: 3 November 2026
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