About Șuior
Șuior is a mountain resort and ski area in Maramureș, in the Gutâi Mountains, on the northern slope of Mogoșa Peak (1,246 m), within the town of Baia Sprie, about 18 km from Baia Mare. The resort grew up on the site of former school camps that ran here for almost four decades, and the Șuior–Baia Sprie area is recognised by the Government as a tourist resort of local interest.
The resort has two levels: the Base, at 668 m, with the hotels, restaurants and the chairlift station, and Cota 1000, at 1,000 m, with wooden chalets and a lake, reached by chairlift or by 4x4. In winter Șuior is a ski destination close to Baia Mare, well suited to families; in summer the chairlift carries cyclists and hikers up to Cota 1000.
What you can see
The slopes run down through the forest from Cota 1000 to the base: Șuior 1, 1,500 m long, and Șuior 2, 1,200 m long, both of medium difficulty, plus two shorter runs, one of them difficult, and a beginners' slope. Also listed are the difficult Moski run, 600 m long, and the difficult Mogoșa run, 2,200 m long, which is marked as closed. In all there are about 3.6 km of slopes between 668 and 1,000 m, served by one chairlift, with snowmaking along their whole length and a 1,500 m slope floodlit for evening skiing.
At Cota 1000, a fun park has a 130 m beginners' slope with a conveyor belt, two tubing runs and a jump with a landing on a giant inflatable airbag; in summer the tubing and the jump stay open. The bike park has three downhill and enduro trails starting from Cota 1000, the easiest 2 km long with a 332 m drop. Waymarked trails lead from the resort to Mogoșa Peak and to the Gutâi ridge, with Creasta Cocoșului (1,394 m) and Gutâi Peak (1,443 m). Nearby, on the same massif, lies Lake Mogoșa, a reservoir with a path along its shore.
Good to know
The slopes open depending on snow and weather, so not all of them run on the same day. Cota 1000 cannot be reached by ordinary car: access is only by chairlift or by 4x4.
Information verified on 3 November 2026.
- Skiing the 1,500 m Șuior 1 slope from Cota 1000 down to the base, and in the evening under floodlights.
- The chairlift ride through the forest, from 668 to 1,000 m.
- The tubing runs and the airbag jump in the fun park at Cota 1000.
- In summer, the downhill trails of the bike park, with the bike carried up on the chairlift.
- Hikes on waymarked trails to Mogoșa Peak and Creasta Cocoșului.
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
By car: from Baia Mare, take the DN18 east through Baia Sprie, then the DJ183C to the foot of the slopes, ~18 km (~25 minutes). From Sighetu Marmației it is ~53 km (~1 hour 15 minutes) on the DN18 over the Gutâi Pass, and from Cluj-Napoca ~150 km (~3 hours). In winter, especially over the pass, the road may be covered in snow: carry winter equipment.
- Fees & discounts
Entry to the resort is free. The unlimited-ride ski pass, valid on the day of purchase, costs 120 lei for adults from Monday to Thursday and 150 lei from Friday to Sunday (children under 14: 90 and 110 lei respectively). A return chairlift ride costs 40 lei (children 27 lei). Season passes with a fixed number of rides are also sold, starting at 5 rides (60 lei on weekdays, 80 lei including weekends, for adults). The fun park at Cota 1000 costs 40 lei for one hour, 60 lei for 2 hours and 110 lei for a day. Prices may change from one season to the next.
- Rules
On the slopes, keep to the markings and safety rules, and do not use closed slopes. In the bike park, ride only on the prepared trails, with a helmet and protective gear; bikes go up the chairlift in the lift's racks. In the mountains, stay on waymarked trails, with suitable clothes and hiking boots, as the weather changes quickly.
- Facilities
Accommodation and restaurants at the base and at Cota 1000 · ski and snowboard hire · ski instructors · fun park with tubing · live webcams
Frequently asked questions about Șuior
How much is a ticket to Șuior?
Admission to Șuior is free (1-day ski pass: 120–150 lei). More under “Fees & discounts”
What are the opening hours of Șuior?
Opening hours at Șuior: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”
How long does a visit to Șuior take?
A visit to Șuior takes about 4½ – 5 hours (a day of skiing or biking).
Can you visit Șuior with kids?
Yes, Șuior is suitable for children (tubing, beginners' slope).
How do I get to Șuior?
Șuior is located at Strada George Coșbuc 121, at the foot of the slopes, Baia Sprie, Maramureș County. More under “Getting there”
When is the best time to visit Șuior?
The best season for Șuior: All year round (skiing in winter, bike park in summer).
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