More and more tourists choose Austria when it comes to ski holidays. But if we want to ski in Romania, what options do we have?
Paltinis ski toboggan, also known as Oncesti toboggan, is located in the northwestern part of the Cindrel mountains, in the Oncesti massif, in Paltinis, one of the most popular mountain towns in the Southern Carpathian chain.
The tradition of this slide is old, mainly because Paltinis is the first ski resort town in Romania.
The slide, but also the city of Paltinis, are strongly linked to Sibiu, the cultural capital of Romania, through a modern highway that also reaches the beautiful land of Marginimea Sibiului.
Due to the more than 1450 m of altitude, the toboggan has a mountainous climate defined by low temperatures and abundant snow that make many winter sports possible, including skiing.
Because the snowpack is so tough, lasting from December through April, Paltinis remains the number one choice for most winter sports lovers.
The Oncesti 1 ski slide is perfect for experienced athletes as well as for beginners, it has an intermediate level of difficulty and is equipped with a cable transport facility with a ski lift and a baby lift. It is 1,052 m long and also has a night facility.
Another favorite destination for all lovers of winter sports is the Ski and Snowboard Resort Arena Platos, a large resort located in Poiana Poplacii, between Sibiu and Paltinis.
How do we get there?
Ski and Snowboard Resort Arena Platos is located on DJ 106 A, which links Sibiu with Paltinis. It is on the left side of the road, on the way to Paltinis, from Sibiu, in Poiana Poplacii. If you are not driving there, you should know that they have buses and minivans that can take you there, on a route from Sibiu to Paltinis.
Where do we check in?
There are many accommodation centers, hostels and hotels in Paltinis, located very close to the slide. With a little research, you can definitely find the perfect place for you and your family or friends. When we say perfect, we mean great food, comfort and a warm welcome.
What are the conditions for skiing?
The complex has five slides, four of them with lengths between 600 and 700 m and one for children and beginners, with a length of 250 m. For cable transport it has four ski lifts.
The slides have an efficient long-distance installation, with a capacity of more than 1,200 people per hour. All the slides have night slides and a water raft, specially built to complement the artificial snow cannons. There is also a toboggan run for toboggans and a Fun Park for professional cyclists.
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For adults, prices vary depending on the time of day they want to ski. For children under 6 years old accompanied by their parents, everything is free. Groups of at least 10 people get a 10% discount.
With all that being said, start packing your luggage (don’t forget your ski boots), call your friends and drive on a Paltinis ski adventure together.