Râușor Ski Area
About Râușor Ski Area
Râușor is a ski area right at the foot of the Retezat Mountains, at about 1,200 m, in the commune of Râu de Mori, roughly 30 km from Hațeg. For a long time it was only a short slope with a drag lift; in recent years the area has grown to about 3.5 km of slopes, with a chairlift and snowmaking. The lifts are run by the company Clif Alpin.
The place can be visited all year. In winter it is an area for skiing and snowboarding, with runs for several levels and night skiing; in summer the same lifts serve mountain cart descents, and from Râușor the paths lead to the western part of Retezat National Park.
What you can see
The area has three runs: an easy one, for beginners and families, a medium one and a black one, for advanced skiers. A chairlift about 900 m long climbs to 1,560 m, at the top of the area, and two drag lifts serve the lower and the upper parts. The slopes have snow cannons and are floodlit in the evening, until 20:00.
At 1,250 m, at the Apres Ski, hot tea and mulled wine are served, and at the foot of the slope are the ski school and an equipment rental. On the same county road, the DJ686, stands Colț Fortress, a stone ruin on a spur of rock.
Good to know
On Mondays the lifts are closed, except during school holidays and public holidays, and the timetable may vary with the weather. The opening of the season depends on snow; the slopes usually open in December.
Information verified on 3 November 2026.
- The chairlift ride up to 1,560 m, at the top of the area.
- The easy slope, suitable for beginners and families.
- Night skiing, from 17:00 to 20:00.
- Hot tea or mulled wine at the Apres Ski, at 1,250 m.
- In summer, the mountain cart run down the line of the slopes.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: from Hațeg it is ~30 km (~45 minutes), on the DN68 and then the county roads DJ685 and DJ686, through Râu de Mori and Suseni, to the resort. From Deva it is ~69 km (~1 hour 30 minutes), and from Petroșani ~71 km (~1 hour 30 minutes), also through Hațeg. In winter the road climbs into the mountains: use winter tyres and check the state of the road before setting out.
- Where to park
There is a car park at the foot of the slope, recently extended by about 100 spaces. It gets busy during holidays and on weekends with snow, so it is best to arrive in the morning.
- Fees & discounts
Entry to the resort is free. A 1-day ski pass costs 140 lei for adults, 100 lei for children aged 6–12 or under 125 cm and 30 lei for children up to 5, from Friday to Sunday, in school holidays and on public holidays; from Tuesday to Thursday, outside holidays, it costs 110, 80 and 30 lei respectively. Passes are also sold for 2 consecutive days (260 lei for adults Friday–Sunday, 200 lei Tuesday–Thursday), 3 consecutive days (360 / 270 lei), 4 hours (100 / 80 lei) and 2 hours (70 / 60 lei); children pay less. A return chairlift ride costs 25 lei, and night skiing 60 lei (30 lei for children up to 5). One-day passes do not include night skiing. The card needs a 20 lei deposit, in cash only, and is activated at the first scan. The mountain cart costs 25 lei per run. Prices may change from one season to the next.
- Rules
On the slopes, keep to the markings and safety rules. The one-day card is valid only on the day it was issued. Away from the slopes, stay on marked paths, with equipment suited to the season; for the trails in Retezat National Park the park's visitor fee applies. Bears live in the surrounding forests: do not leave food or rubbish behind.
- Facilities
Chairlift and two drag lifts · night skiing · snowmaking · ski school · equipment rental · apres-ski at 1,250 m · live webcams on the slopes · mountain cart in summer · accommodation in the resort
Frequently asked questions about Râușor Ski Area
How much is a ticket to Râușor Ski Area?
Admission to Râușor Ski Area is free (1-day ski pass: 110–140 lei). More under “Fees & discounts”
What are the opening hours of Râușor Ski Area?
Opening hours at Râușor Ski Area: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Râușor Ski Area take?
A visit to Râușor Ski Area takes about 4½ – 5 hours (a day's skiing).
Can you visit Râușor Ski Area with kids?
Yes, Râușor Ski Area is suitable for children (easy slope, ski school).
How do I get to Râușor Ski Area?
Râușor Ski Area is located at Râușor resort, at the foot of the chairlift, on the DJ686, Râu de Mori, Hunedoara County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Râușor Ski Area?
The best season for Râușor Ski Area: All year round (skiing in winter, mountain cart in summer).
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