# Șoimul Ski Slope

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> The ski area of the town of Gura Humorului, right above the Ariniș leisure complex: a long run through the forest with a chairlift and floodlights, a beginners' slope and a viewing tower at the top.

**At a glance:** Ski slopes in Gura Humorului, Suceava County. Opening hours: daily open 24 hours. Ticket: Free. The visit takes 3½ – 4 hours. Information verified on 3 November 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** daily open 24 hours — The slope area and the trails on the hill are open at all times. In the ski season, Șoimul I runs Tuesday–Friday 12:00–19:00 and Saturday–Sunday 10:00–19:00, and Șoimul II daily 10:00–16:00 (in some periods only 13:00–16:00 Tuesday–Friday); the slopes are closed on Mondays. In summer the chairlift runs on Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00–18:00, with longer hours in school and public holidays. The timetable is announced on the town hall's website.
- **Ticket:** Free — 1-day ski pass: 150 lei
- **Visit duration:** 3½ – 4 hours — half a day's skiing
- **With kids:** Yes — beginners' slope, sledging
- **Parking:** Yes, paid — at the foot of the slope, in Ariniș
- **Best season:** All year round — skiing in winter, chairlift in summer
- **Address:** Ariniș leisure complex, at the foot of the chairlift, Gura Humorului, Suceava County
- **Coordinates:** 47.54208, 25.88878
- **Website:** https://primariagurahumorului.ro/turism/
- **Categories:** [Ski slopes](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/ski-slopes)

## About Șoimul Ski Slope

The Șoimul ski slope runs down the wooded hillside on the edge of the town of Gura Humorului, from the plateau at the top of the hill to the Ariniș leisure complex on the banks of the Moldova river. The slope, the chairlift, the floodlights and the snowmaking system were built between 2008 and 2010 with funding from the Ministry of Regional Development; in 2014 a second slope, Șoimul II, opened for beginners. The ski area belongs to the town and is run by the town hall.

The slopes are a few minutes from the centre of a tourist resort of national interest, so a day's skiing combines easily with a visit to the painted monasteries nearby. In summer the chairlift takes visitors up to the viewing tower and the trails on the hill.

### What you can see

Șoimul I, the main slope, is 1,478 m long with a vertical drop of 283 m and is rated intermediate to difficult; it is served by a four-seater chairlift, floodlit for evening skiing and equipped with snow cannons. Up on the plateau, Șoimul II, about 550 m long, runs down the other side, towards Voroneț, and has a drag lift. The ski area reaches about 757 m.

From the chairlift you can see the whole town, with the Moldova valley and the hills of Bukovina behind. Near the top is the Șoimul viewing tower, built of wood and metal, with a playground next to it; two laid-out trails also climb up to it, past the rocks of Piatra Pinului and Piatra Șoimului.

### Good to know

The ski season depends on cold and snow: the small slope usually opens first, and the main slope once the snow cannons have built up enough snow, often not until January; the season normally ends in March. In winter the slopes are closed on Mondays, and the chairlift does not run in bad weather.

## Don't miss

- The run down Șoimul I, almost 1.5 km through the forest, from the plateau to Ariniș.
- The chairlift ride, with the whole town and the Moldova valley below you.
- The view from the Șoimul viewing tower at the top of the slope.
- Șoimul II, with its drag lift, for your first steps on skis.
- In summer, riding up on the chairlift and walking down the Șoimul trail.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** the foot of the slope is in the Ariniș leisure complex, on the banks of the Moldova; from the centre of Gura Humorului it is ~5 km (~10 minutes), on the DN17 and then the DJ177D, the road to Voroneț. From Suceava it is ~41 km (~55 minutes) on the DN17, and from Câmpulung Moldovenesc ~34 km (~50 minutes), also on the DN17.

### Where to park

Next to the foot of the chairlift there are paid car parks with barrier access; the Ariniș and slope area has more than 350 spaces in total. They get busy on snowy winter weekends.

### Fees & discounts

Entry to the slope area and the trails is free. A return chairlift ride costs 30 lei for adults and 20 lei for children aged 4–14; children under 4 go free. A 1-day ski pass costs 150 lei for adults and 80 lei for children aged 4–10. Points cards are also sold: 12 points 100 lei, 30 points 200 lei, 60 points 350 lei, 300 points 1,200 lei; a chairlift ride costs 2 points, a drag lift ride 1 point. Prices may change from one season to the next.

### Rules

On the slopes, keep to the markings and safety rules; there is a separate slope for sledging and tubing. The chairlift runs only when conditions allow and stops in wind or bad weather. On the hill, stay on the marked paths and wear suitable footwear. Bears live in the surrounding forests: do not leave food or rubbish behind.

### Facilities

Chairlift and drag lift · sledging and tubing slope · floodlights for evening skiing · viewing tower, playground and toilets at the top of the slope · car park at the foot · live webcam

## Details

- **Total slope length:** 2 km
- **Lifts:** 2
- **Base altitude:** 470 m
- **Top altitude:** 757 m
- **Night skiing:** Yes
- **Snowmaking:** Yes

## Frequently asked questions about Șoimul Ski Slope

**How much is a ticket to Șoimul Ski Slope?**

Admission to Șoimul Ski Slope is free (1-day ski pass: 150 lei). More under “Fees & discounts”.

**What are the opening hours of Șoimul Ski Slope?**

Opening hours at Șoimul Ski Slope: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”.

**How long does a visit to Șoimul Ski Slope take?**

A visit to Șoimul Ski Slope takes about 3½ – 4 hours (half a day's skiing).

**Can you visit Șoimul Ski Slope with kids?**

Yes, Șoimul Ski Slope is suitable for children (beginners' slope, sledging).

**Where can I park at Șoimul Ski Slope?**

There is paid parking at Șoimul Ski Slope (at the foot of the slope, in Ariniș). More under “Where to park”.

**How do I get to Șoimul Ski Slope?**

Șoimul Ski Slope is located at Ariniș leisure complex, at the foot of the chairlift, Gura Humorului, Suceava County. More under “Getting there”.

**When is the best time to visit Șoimul Ski Slope?**

The best season for Șoimul Ski Slope: All year round (skiing in winter, chairlift in summer).

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- [Voroneț Monastery](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/voronet-monastery) — Monasteries · Voroneț, SV · 10 lei · ½ – 1 hours · UNESCO World Heritage · Top 20 · 4 km
  The church founded by Stephen the Great in 1488, painted on the outside with the Last Judgment on a background of "Voroneț blue"; a UNESCO site near Gura Humorului.
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Last updated: 3 November 2026
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