Winter · Slopes 10–15 minutes away · Prahova Valley

Skiing in Bușteni, Sinaia and Azuga, straight from your villa

Forest Retreat Villas sits between three ski areas: the Kalinderu Slope in Bușteni, about 10 minutes away, the Cota 1400 and Cota 2000 ski area in Sinaia, and the Sorica and Cazacu slopes in Azuga, roughly 15 minutes by car.

Riding the chairlift up the Kalinderu slope in Bușteni, between snow-covered firs, with Caraiman Mountain and the Heroes’ Cross above
At a glance

Three ski areas, one place to stay.

  • Kalinderu, Bușteni: about 5 km from the villas, roughly 10 minutes
  • Sinaia, Cota 1400 – Cota 2000: about 8 km, roughly 15 minutes to the gondola
  • Azuga, Sorica and Cazacu: about 11 km, roughly 15 minutes
  • Evening skiing: Kalinderu and part of the Sorica slope are floodlit
  • Kalinderu, Sorica, Cazacu and Pârtia Nouă in Sinaia have snow cannons
  • The season usually runs from December to March, depending on the snow
The slopes at a glance

Where to ski, and at what level

Road distances from Str. Primăverii nr. 12. Lengths are those published by the resorts; lift hours and prices change from one season to the next.

SlopeWhereLevelGood to know
Kalinderu 1 and 2Bușteni, ~10 minintermediateabout 1.3–1.4 km each; 4-seater chairlift; floodlit for evening skiing; snow cannons
Carp, Papagal, TârleSinaia, Cota 2000difficultfor confident skiers
Drumul de Vară, Valea Dorului, VânturișSinaiaintermediateDrumul de Vară is around 3 km long
Pârtia NouăSinaia, Cota 1400 – 1000intermediateruns down towards the town; has snow cannons
Valea Soarelui 2, Lăptici 1, Începători (beginners)Sinaiaeasygood for your first days on skis
SoricaAzuga, ~15 minintermediate2,100 m, FIS-homologated; 700 m floodlit in the evening; snow cannons
CazacuAzugaintermediate2,050 m; snow cannons; beginners’ area at the foot

Official information on slopes and prices: Sinaia and Azuga. Before your stay, we will let you know which slopes are open.

Winter impressions

On the slopes, minutes from your villa

Azuga ski map: the Sorica and Cazacu slopes, gondola, drag lifts, beginners’ area and the floodlit section for night skiing
Azuga ski map: Sorica, Cazacu, the gondola and night skiing.
Skiers and snowboarders on a wide slope through a forest of snow-covered firs and beeches
Forest slopes are sheltered from the wind and beautiful even on grey days.
Tips from your hosts

How to plan your ski days

Set off early

At weekends there are queues at the gondola and the chairlifts. Mornings are quieter and the snow is better.

With children or beginners

The area at the foot of the Cazacu slope in Azuga and the easy runs at Cota 1400 are the best choice.

Evening skiing

Kalinderu, 10 minutes from the villas, is floodlit: you can ski in the afternoon and evening without a long drive.

A short drive

All three areas are 10–15 minutes away. If Sinaia is crowded one day, head to Azuga or Kalinderu instead.

After skiing

Back at the villas, the jacuzzi, the sauna and the salt room await you, and in the evening, the fire and the quiet of the forest.

Check the snow

Whether the slopes open depends on snow and wind. Every morning we will tell you what is running.

Frequently asked questions

What our guests ask us about skiing

Which is the closest ski slope to Forest Retreat Villas?+
The Kalinderu Slope in Bușteni, about 5 km away, or roughly 10 minutes by car. It has two intermediate runs, a 4-seater chairlift, floodlights for evening skiing and snow cannons.
How long does it take to reach the slopes in Sinaia and Azuga?+
About 15 minutes to the gondola in Sinaia (around 8 km) and also about 15 minutes to the Sorica and Cazacu slopes in Azuga (around 11 km), depending on traffic.
Where can you ski in the evening?+
On the floodlit Kalinderu Slope in Bușteni and on the 700 m floodlit section of the Sorica slope in Azuga.
Which slopes suit beginners and children?+
The beginners’ area at the foot of the Cazacu slope in Azuga, and the easy runs in Sinaia: Valea Soarelui 2, Lăptici 1 and the beginners’ slope at Cota 1400.
When does the ski season start?+
Usually in December, and the season lasts until March, sometimes into April at Cota 2000. It all depends on the snow; we will tell you before your stay which slopes are open.
What can we do at the villas after skiing?+
Each villa has a jacuzzi and a sauna, and the complex has its own salt room. If you wish, we will prepare breakfast at your villa so you can set off early for the slopes.
Winter stay

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