About Borșa Resort
Borșa Resort, known locally as the Tourist Complex (Complexul turistic), lies in Băile Borșa, a component village of the town of Borșa in Maramureș, at about 850 m, at the foot of the northern slope of the Rodna Mountains, close to the road to the Prislop Pass. Skiing has a tradition here going back to the 1940s, when a slope and a ski jump were built; international competitions were held on the jump until 2000.
Today's ski area grew up around the gondola opened in December 2021, built by Doppelmayr, and the Olympic slope, homologated by the International Ski Federation for slalom and giant slalom. The lifts belong to the town and are run by Ski Borșa, a company of the Local Council, which also runs the rental centre and the restaurant at the base. In winter the resort suits both beginners and advanced skiers; in summer the gondola takes walkers up to the upper plateau.
What you can see
The gondola climbs 2.6 km, from 847 m to the Buza Dealului station at 1,633 m, with a mid-station at 1,308 m next to the reservoir that feeds the snow cannons. From the top, two slopes of ~3 km each run down, one red and one blue, on average 60 m wide and floodlit for evening skiing; in total the ski area has 6.45 km of slopes.
The plateau at the top station has open views of the Rodna and Maramureș Mountains. A 9.3 km themed trail starts here, passing Păltiniș Peak (1,773 m) and the Moșii Păltinișului natural monument, in the Rodna Mountains National Park. The route to the Cailor Waterfall also starts from the tourist complex.
Good to know
Besides the gondola ski area, there is also the old two-seater chairlift to the plateau near the Cailor Waterfall, opened in 1986, and a slope with a chairlift at the Prislop Pass, both with other operators and separate schedules. The gondola may be stopped in strong wind or for technical reasons, and tickets are not refunded for weather or lack of snow.
Information verified on 3 November 2026.
- The run down the Olympic slope, homologated by FIS for slalom and giant slalom.
- The 2.6 km gondola ride up to the Buza Dealului station, at 1,633 m.
- A walk around the reservoir at the mid-station, at 1,308 m.
- The 9.3 km themed trail from the top station, past Păltiniș Peak and Moșii Păltinișului.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: the resort is in Băile Borșa, at the eastern end of the town of Borșa, beside the DN18 on the road to the Prislop Pass; from the centre of Borșa it is ~11 km (~20 minutes). From Sighetu Marmației, take the DN18 via Vișeu de Sus, ~89 km (~2 hours 10 minutes). From Baia Mare it is ~136 km (~3 hours), and from Cluj-Napoca ~176 km (~3 hours 30 minutes), via Dej and Năsăud, over the Șetref Pass. From Vatra Dornei, take the DN17 and then the DN18 over the Prislop Pass, ~80 km (~1 hour 55 minutes). In winter, check the road conditions and carry winter equipment.
- Where to park
At the gondola base there is a multi-storey car park and a surface car park, both paid, 5 lei per hour.
- Fees & discounts
Entry to the resort is free. At the gondola, day, hourly and points ski passes are sold, lift rides included, as well as tickets for visitors without ski equipment, for the ride up to the upper area only. With the points card, one ride up costs 4 points; the card is valid for 3 days from purchase and can be shared by several people and used for the evening session. Children aged 6–12 have separate prices. At the rental centre, skis or a snowboard cost 70 lei, boots 30 lei, a helmet or poles 10 lei, and a sledge 50 lei. Prices may change from one season to the next.
- Rules
Day and hourly ski passes are personal and non-transferable and must be kept on you at all times, including at the top station; use by another person leads to cancellation. On the slopes, keep to the markings and safety rules. In the mountains, stay on waymarked trails, with warm clothes and suitable footwear, as the weather changes quickly; in the Rodna Mountains National Park, follow the rules of the protected area.
- Facilities
Restaurant at the foot of the slope · equipment rental centre · ski and snowboard lessons · multi-storey car park · live webcam
Frequently asked questions about Borșa Resort
How much is a ticket to Borșa Resort?
Admission to Borșa Resort is free (day, hourly or points passes). More under “Fees & discounts”
What are the opening hours of Borșa Resort?
Opening hours at Borșa Resort: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Borșa Resort take?
A visit to Borșa Resort takes about 4½ – 5 hours (a day's skiing or a hike).
Can you visit Borșa Resort with kids?
Yes, Borșa Resort is suitable for children (blue slope, sledges).
Where can I park at Borșa Resort?
There is paid parking at Borșa Resort (at the gondola base, 5 lei/hour). More under “Where to park”
How do I get to Borșa Resort?
Borșa Resort is located at Strada Prisăcii 2A, tourist complex, at the gondola base station, Borșa, Maramureș County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Borșa Resort?
The best season for Borșa Resort: All year round (skiing in winter, hiking in summer).
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