Bucin Pass Ski Slopes

About Bucin Pass Ski Slopes

The Bucin Pass (Bucsin-tető in Hungarian) crosses the Gurghiu Mountains at 1,287 m and links the Giurgeu Depression, on the Gheorgheni side, with the Praid–Sovata area, on the DN13B national road. On the Praid side of the pass there are two small ski areas run by different operators: Havas Bucsin, about 1.5 km from the pass, and Pârtiile Bogdan, a few kilometres further down towards Praid.

Havas Bucsin was laid out between August 2006 and January 2007 and has runs without steep pitches, designed for families, groups and leisure skiers, with the drag lift just 150 m from the road. Pârtiile Bogdan has a steeper run for advanced skiers and one for beginners, both with a drag lift and artificial snow, linked by a ski track through the forest.

Information verified on 3 November 2026.

Good to know before you go

Getting there

By car: the slopes are on the DN13B, the road between Praid and Gheorgheni. Havas Bucsin is ~19 km from Praid (~25 minutes) and ~33 km from Gheorgheni (~40 minutes), 150 m from the road. Pârtiile Bogdan is at kilometre 15 of the road, between Praid and the pass, ~16 km from Praid. From Sovata it is ~28 km to Havas Bucsin, and from Târgu Mureș ~81 km (~1 hour 40 minutes), via Sovata and Praid. In winter, the road over the pass calls for winter tyres.

Fees & discounts

The two areas have separate cards, on a points system with a 10 lei card deposit refunded when you hand it back. At Havas Bucsin, one ride on the long run costs 3 points, on the 400 m run 2 points and on the sledging slope 1 point; 3 points cost 20 lei, 6 points 27 lei, 18 points 70 lei, 30 points 100 lei. A day pass costs 110 lei Monday to Thursday and 130 lei on Fridays, at weekends, on public holidays and during the school ski holiday. At Pârtiile Bogdan, one ride costs 3 points on Bogdan 1 and 2 points on Bogdan 2, at the same points prices, plus a 60-point pack for 180 lei; children aged 1 to 6 ride free with a parent. Both operators offer reductions for people over 65 and children under 150 cm. A set of skis, boots and poles can be hired for 70 lei a day at Havas Bucsin. Prices may change from one season to the next.

Rules

On the slopes, follow the International Ski Federation (FIS) rules of conduct and the markings. At Havas Bucsin, sledges with a metal frame are not allowed on the sledging slope, and an identity document is required to hire equipment. Bears live in the surrounding forests: do not leave food or rubbish behind and do not feed the animals.

Facilities

Ski and snowboard hire · instructors for beginners · snack bar in the hut on the slope · sledging slope · accommodation at the foot of the slopes · children's ski club at Bogdan · webcams