# Parâng Ski Resort

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> Petroșani's ski area in the Parâng Mountains: two chairlifts climb from the edge of town to the chalets below Parângul Mic, with slopes for beginners and for advanced skiers.

**At a glance:** Ski slopes in Petroșani, Hunedoara 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 resort is open at all times. The lifts run in winter, during the day, depending on snow and weather.
- **Ticket:** Free — 1-day pass: 130 lei
- **Visit duration:** 4½ – 5 hours — a day's skiing or a hike
- **With kids:** Yes — conveyor belt and baby lift
- **Best season:** All year round — skiing in winter, hiking in summer
- **Address:** DJ709F (Strada Rusu) to the bottom stations of the chairlifts, then by chairlift, Petroșani, Hunedoara County
- **Coordinates:** 45.38436, 23.47031
- **Website:** https://www.primariapetrosani.ro/
- **Categories:** [Ski slopes](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/ski-slopes), [Mountains and trails](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/mountains-and-trails), [Resorts and thermal baths](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/resorts-and-thermal-baths)

## About Parâng Ski Resort

The Parâng resort is the ski area of the city of Petroșani, on the northern slope of the Parâng Mountains, above the Jiu Valley. The paved road from Petroșani (DJ709F) climbs to the Rusu area, about 9 km from the city centre, where two chairlifts start, each running for more than 2 km up to the resort itself: a cluster of chalets and villas scattered among spruces, below Parângul Mic Peak (2,074 m). In 2009 the Petroșani–Parâng area was certified by government decision as a tourist resort of national interest.

Skiing here has a tradition of several decades: the old chairlift, built in the early 1970s, still runs today. In 2014 a new chairlift with four-seater chairs was added, also starting from the Rusu area. Both lifts are run by Petroșani City Hall.

### What you can see

The slopes run down through open glades and among spruces, around the top stations of the chairlifts. Slope A, with a drag lift, a conveyor belt and a baby ski lift, is the place for beginners and children; Slope B and the slope under the chairlift are for skiers who are already confident on the descents. From the chairlift you can look back at Petroșani spread out in the Jiu Valley.

In summer, waymarked trails lead from the resort towards the Parâng ridge, with Parângul Mare Peak (2,519 m), the highest in the massif.

### Good to know

The paved road from Petroșani goes as far as the bottom stations of the chairlifts, from where you ride the chairlift up to the resort. The lifts run in winter, during the day, depending on snow and weather.

## Don't miss

- The chairlift ride of more than 2 km from the edge of Petroșani up to the resort.
- Slope A, with a drag lift, a conveyor belt and a baby lift, for your first steps on skis.
- The wooden chalets among the spruces below Parângul Mic, covered in snow in winter.
- In summer, the waymarked trails climbing from the resort towards the Parâng ridge.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** from the centre of Petroșani it is ~9 km (~15 minutes) on the DJ709F (Strada Rusu) to the bottom stations of the chairlifts, from where you ride up to the resort. From Târgu Jiu it is ~68 km (~2 hours) on the DN66 through the Jiu Gorge, and from Deva ~95 km (~2 hours) via Hațeg. In winter, carry chains or winter tyres and check the road conditions before you set off.

### Fees & discounts

Entry to the resort is free; you pay for the chairlift rides. Petroșani City Hall fares for the chairlifts: a single ride 28 lei, a same-day return 40 lei, a pass valid on both chairlifts 80 lei for half a day (4 hours) and 130 lei for a day, plus the 2 lei mountain rescue (Salvamont) fee, paid once a day. Children aged 7 to 14 pay reduced fares (14 lei single, 20 lei return, 40 lei and 70 lei for the passes), and under-7s ride free. The baby ski lift costs 3 lei a ride, 20 lei for 10 rides or 50 lei a day, and the children's conveyor belt 20 lei an hour. The drag lifts on the slopes are not included in these fares. Prices may change from one season to the next.

### Rules

On the slopes, keep to the markings and safety rules; when getting on and off the chairlift, follow the staff's instructions, and young children ride accompanied. In the mountains, stay on waymarked trails, with warm clothes and suitable footwear, as the weather changes quickly. Bears live in the Parâng Mountains: do not leave food or rubbish behind and do not feed the animals.

### Facilities

Accommodation in chalets and villas at the resort · conveyor belt and baby ski lift for children · ski instructors · mountain rescue (Salvamont)

## Details

- **Mountain range:** Parâng Mountains
- **Total slope length:** 5.5 km

## Frequently asked questions about Parâng Ski Resort

**How much is a ticket to Parâng Ski Resort?**

Admission to Parâng Ski Resort is free (1-day pass: 130 lei). More under “Fees & discounts”.

**What are the opening hours of Parâng Ski Resort?**

Opening hours at Parâng Ski Resort: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”.

**How long does a visit to Parâng Ski Resort take?**

A visit to Parâng Ski Resort takes about 4½ – 5 hours (a day's skiing or a hike).

**Can you visit Parâng Ski Resort with kids?**

Yes, Parâng Ski Resort is suitable for children (conveyor belt and baby lift).

**How do I get to Parâng Ski Resort?**

Parâng Ski Resort is located at DJ709F (Strada Rusu) to the bottom stations of the chairlifts, then by chairlift, Petroșani, Hunedoara County. More under “Getting there”.

**When is the best time to visit Parâng Ski Resort?**

The best season for Parâng Ski Resort: All year round (skiing in winter, hiking in summer).

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Last updated: 3 November 2026
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