# Transalpina Ski Resort

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> A ski area by Lake Vidra, in Voineasa commune: a gondola through spruce forest from 1,350 to 1,800 m, slopes on the open alpine ground up to Bora Peak at 2,000 m, and gondola rides in summer.

**At a glance:** Ski slopes in Voineasa, Vâlcea County. Opening hours: daily open 24 hours. Ticket: Free. The visit takes 4½ – 5 hours. Information verified on 3 November 2026.

## Key facts

- **Opening hours:** daily open 24 hours — The area is open at all times. The ski lifts run daily in the winter season, during the day, as far as snow and weather allow; they stop in strong wind or when there is avalanche risk. In summer the gondola carries visitors and cyclists on both sections. The state of the slopes and which lifts are running can be checked at the ticket office.
- **Ticket:** Free — 1-day ski pass: 190 lei
- **Visit duration:** 4½ – 5 hours — a day's skiing or a ride up
- **With kids:** Yes — slopes for beginners
- **Parking:** Yes, paid — multi-storey car park at the base
- **Best season:** All year round — skiing in winter, gondola in summer
- **Address:** DN7A, near Lake Vidra, ~7 km from Obârșia Lotrului, Voineasa, Vâlcea County
- **Coordinates:** 45.41699, 23.70503
- **Website:** https://transalpinaski.ro/
- **Categories:** [Ski slopes](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/ski-slopes), [Mountains and trails](https://peplaiuri.ro/en/mountains-and-trails)

## About Transalpina Ski Resort

The Transalpina Ski Area (Domeniul Schiabil Transalpina), also known as Transalpina Ski Resort or the Vidra slope, lies in the north-west of Vâlcea county, in the commune of Voineasa, by Lake Vidra and ~7 km from Obârșia Lotrului, where the DN7A meets the Transalpina. The slopes were built with money from the Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism and opened in December 2012. The ski area belongs to the commune of Voineasa, which leases its management to a private operator and approves the prices in the local council.

The base is at 1,350 m. From here a two-section gondola, about 2.9 km long, climbs through the forest to 1,800 m; higher up, a drag lift continues to Bora Peak, at 2,000 m. On the peaks above 2,000 m around Lake Vidra the snow usually lasts until May.

### What you can see

From the gondola cabins you see the dense spruce forest below the cable and, down in the valley, Lake Vidra, with the rounded ridges of the surrounding mountains. Up top, the slopes spread over wide, treeless alpine pastures, served by a chairlift and drag lifts, with easy runs for beginners; towards the base, a red run drops through the forest along the gondola, with a black variant. The slopes have snowmaking, and at the base there is a multi-storey car park with almost 500 spaces.

In summer the gondola takes walkers and cyclists, who can bring their bikes, up to the pastures on the ridge.

### Good to know

In winter the reliable access is the DN7A from Brezoi and Voineasa, a road that is cleared constantly; from Petroșani access depends on the snow, and the ridge section of the Transalpina is closed in winter. The lifts stop in strong wind, bad weather or avalanche risk, and ski passes are not refunded in these cases.

## Don't miss

- The almost 3 km gondola ride from 1,350 to 1,800 m, above the spruce forest.
- The view of Lake Vidra from the gondola cabins and from the upper slopes.
- The slopes on the open alpine ground, up to Bora Peak at 2,000 m.
- The descent on the red run through the forest, along the gondola, down to the base.
- In summer, the gondola ride up to the pastures on the ridge, with a bike or on foot.

## Good to know before you go

### Getting there

**By car:** from the DN7 at Brezoi (Olt Valley), take the DN7A up the Lotru Valley, through Malaia and Voineasa, over the Vidruța saddle and past Lake Vidra to the base of the slopes: ~70 km (~1 hour 10 minutes) from Brezoi and ~34 km (~35 minutes) from Voineasa. From Râmnicu Vâlcea it is ~106 km (~2 hours), from Sibiu ~137 km (~2 hours 20 minutes), via Brezoi. From Petroșani it is ~37 km (~45 minutes) on the DN7A, through the Jieț Gorge and Obârșia Lotrului, a road that in winter depends on the snow. Carry chains or winter tyres and check the road conditions before you set off.

### Where to park

At the base there is a car park with 380 spaces on the upper levels and 120 on the ground floor. Parking costs 25 lei a day in winter and 10 lei a day in summer; on weekdays you pay at the ticket office.

### Fees & discounts

Entry to the area is free. An adult ski pass costs 190 lei for one day, 150 lei until 14:00 and 135 lei after 13:00; 340 lei for 2 days, 500 lei for 3 days, 980 lei for 7 days. Pupils and students over 12 pay 170 lei a day, and children aged 3–12 pay 125 lei a day (230 lei for 2 days, 315 lei for 3 days, 670 lei for 7 days). Points cards, valid for 30 days, cost 130 lei (30 points) and 220 lei (60 points); a gondola ride costs 10 points, the chairlift 6, a drag lift 4. A gondola-only ticket costs 60 lei for adults and 40 lei for children aged 3–12. In summer, a return gondola ticket costs 60 lei for adults and 40 lei for children aged 3–14, free under 3; one ride up with a bike costs 35 lei, five rides 125 lei. Prices include VAT and the 3 lei mountain rescue (Salvamont) fee, discounts require a valid stamped pupil or student card, and ski passes are personal and non-transferable. Prices may change from one season to the next.

### Rules

The ski pass is personal: access to the lifts is checked electronically, and lost passes are not replaced. On the slopes, keep to the markings and safety rules. In the mountains, stay on waymarked trails and bring warm clothes, as the weather changes quickly at 2,000 m. Bears live in the surrounding mountains: do not leave food or rubbish behind and do not feed the animals.

### Facilities

Ticket office at the base · multi-storey car park · snowmaking · mountain rescue (Salvamont) · accommodation and restaurants at Obârșia Lotrului, Vidra and Voineasa · live webcams on the slopes

## Details

- **Maximum altitude:** 2,000 m
- **Elevation gain:** 650 m
- **Lifts:** 5
- **Base altitude:** 1,350 m
- **Snowmaking:** Yes

## Frequently asked questions about Transalpina Ski Resort

**How much is a ticket to Transalpina Ski Resort?**

Admission to Transalpina Ski Resort is free (1-day ski pass: 190 lei). More under “Fees & discounts”.

**What are the opening hours of Transalpina Ski Resort?**

Opening hours at Transalpina Ski Resort: daily open 24 hours. More under “Opening hours”.

**How long does a visit to Transalpina Ski Resort take?**

A visit to Transalpina Ski Resort takes about 4½ – 5 hours (a day's skiing or a ride up).

**Can you visit Transalpina Ski Resort with kids?**

Yes, Transalpina Ski Resort is suitable for children (slopes for beginners).

**Where can I park at Transalpina Ski Resort?**

There is paid parking at Transalpina Ski Resort (multi-storey car park at the base). More under “Where to park”.

**How do I get to Transalpina Ski Resort?**

Transalpina Ski Resort is located at DN7A, near Lake Vidra, ~7 km from Obârșia Lotrului, Voineasa, Vâlcea County. More under “Getting there”.

**When is the best time to visit Transalpina Ski Resort?**

The best season for Transalpina Ski Resort: All year round (skiing in winter, gondola in summer).

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Last updated: 3 November 2026
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