About Muntele Băișorii
Muntele Băișorii, also known as Băișoara resort, is a mountain resort in the commune of Băișoara, Cluj county, in the Gilău–Muntele Mare Mountains, part of the Apuseni range, about 55 km from Cluj-Napoca. The Muntele Băișorii area is officially recognised as a tourist resort of local interest. Holiday homes and guesthouses are scattered across an open plateau at around 1,300 m, between meadows and spruce forest.
In winter, skiing centres on Buscat Ski Resort, the ski area below Buscat Peak (1,676 m), about 3 km west of the resort on the same county road. In summer, the resort is a starting point for walks on waymarked trails to the Scărița-Belioara Nature Reserve, Muntele Bocului and the Muntele Mare plateau.
What you can see
The Buscat ski area has five ski slopes, adding up to almost 5 km: a long, gentle green run, a blue, a red, a black and a short beginners' slope with a baby lift. The slopes are served by a chairlift that starts right at their foot; there you will also find a sledging slope, a tubing run, the après-ski restaurant, the rental centre and the main car park. In the resort itself, among the guesthouses, there is also an older slope served by a drag lift.
Several waymarked trails start from the resort: the blue-cross trail leads to the Scărița-Belioara Nature Reserve and descends through the Runc Gorges to the village of Runc, the blue-stripe trail crosses Muntele Bocului and drops into Valea Ierii, at Moara de Pădure, and others climb to Poiana Balomireasa, on Muntele Mare, and to Neteda Peak.
Good to know
The county road from the village of Băișoara (DJ107R) has been asphalted up to the Buscat slopes. The lifts run depending on snow and weather, and some slopes may stay closed when the snow cover is thin; the operator posts the status of each slope on its website and Facebook page. Parking at Buscat is paid.
Information verified on 3 November 2026.
- The run down the green slope at Buscat, the longest in the ski area, suited to skiers who have just found their confidence.
- The chairlift ride from the foot of the Buscat slopes, below the 1,676 m peak.
- The sledging slope and the tubing run at Buscat, for those who do not ski.
- The blue-cross trail from the resort to the Scărița-Belioara Nature Reserve, in summer.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: from Cluj-Napoca, via Ciurila to the village of Băișoara, then on the DJ107R, which climbs through the village of Muntele Băișorii to the resort, ~55 km (~1 hour 10 minutes). From Turda, take the DN75 to Buru, then the DJ107M towards Băișoara, ~53 km (~1 hour). The Buscat slopes are a further ~3 km from the resort, on the asphalted road. In winter, carry winter equipment and check the road conditions before you set off.
- Where to park
At Buscat, the main car park is next to the restaurant at the foot of the slopes and costs 30 lei a day or 50 lei overnight; the first 15 minutes are free, and the ticket is validated at the après-ski bar on the way out.
- Fees & discounts
Entry to the resort is free. At Buscat, a one-day ski pass costs 170 lei Monday to Friday and 195 lei at weekends, in school holidays and on public holidays (children under 120 cm: 135 and 145 lei); a half day (4 hours) costs 135 and 160 lei. There are passes for 2, 3 and 5 non-consecutive days (290, 400 and 620 lei) and a season pass (2,700 lei). Points cards are also sold: a chairlift ride costs 8 points, a drag-lift ride 3 points, and one point costs 3 lei (2.5 lei for children); the 96, 192 and 360-point packages work out cheaper. The card carries a 10 lei deposit, refunded at the après-ski bar, and unused points are not refunded. Children up to 4 years old ride free. Prices may change from one season to the next.
- Rules
On the slopes, wait your turn at the chairlift, keep the safety bar down on the way up, and children ride only with an adult. Sledges are not allowed on the ski slopes, and you should ski with suitable equipment and a helmet. Cards are personal, and children's discounts are given on the basis of documents. In the mountains, stay on waymarked trails, with warm clothes and suitable footwear; in winter, some stretches around Scărița-Belioara are dangerous.
- Facilities
Après-ski restaurant at the foot of the slopes · equipment hire · ski and snowboard instructors · sledging and tubing slopes · accommodation in the resort and at the foot of the slopes
Frequently asked questions about Muntele Băișorii
How much is a ticket to Muntele Băișorii?
Admission to Muntele Băișorii is free (1-day ski pass: from 170 lei). More under “Fees & discounts”
What are the opening hours of Muntele Băișorii?
Opening hours at Muntele Băișorii: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Muntele Băișorii take?
A visit to Muntele Băișorii takes about 4½ – 5 hours (a day's skiing or a hike).
Can you visit Muntele Băișorii with kids?
Yes, Muntele Băișorii is suitable for children (easy slope, sledging, tubing).
Where can I park at Muntele Băișorii?
There is paid parking at Muntele Băișorii (at the foot of the Buscat slopes). More under “Where to park”
How do I get to Muntele Băișorii?
Muntele Băișorii is located at DJ107R, ~18 km from the village of Băișoara; Buscat Ski Resort, ~3 km west of the resort, Băișoara, Cluj County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Muntele Băișorii?
The best season for Muntele Băișorii: All year round (skiing in winter, hiking in summer).
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