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Ski Vidra

Remote high slopes in the Lotru Mountains

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Ski Vidra is a high, remote ski area deep in Romania's Lotru Mountains near Voineasa, prized for its long vertical, quiet slopes and reliable high-altitude snow.

  • 1,322 m Base
  • 1,974 m Top lift
  • 652 m Vertical
  • 7 Pistes mapped
  • 6 Lifts

Best known for

  • high Carpathian snow
  • long vertical
  • off-the-beaten-track

Après & vibe

The mountain is quiet, with dining and lodging concentrated in the villages of Voineasa and the wider Lotru valley below.

The resort

Tucked into the Lotru Mountains of Vâlcea county above the resort village of Voineasa, Ski Vidra is one of Romania's more remote and high-lying ski areas, reached along a scenic mountain road toward the Vidra reservoir and the Transalpina heights. Its lofty setting gives it a longer, more dependable season than many Romanian centres, and a generous top-to-bottom drop that skis bigger than the modest lift count suggests. Development is still growing, so slopes stay quiet and the mood is peaceful and scenic rather than lively. It appeals to skiers who value good snow, real gradient and Carpathian solitude over amenities and après.

Snow & weather

Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.

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Its high altitude gives Ski Vidra a relatively long and reliable season by Romanian standards, with dependable cover through the depths of winter.

Average monthly snowfall

Snowfall climatology unavailable.

Terrain & aspect

67% beginner 28% inter. 5% expert
N · blue: 15% N · red: 17% N · black: 4% NE · green: 0% NE · blue: 30% NE · red: 18% NE · black: 5% E · blue: 2% E · red: 2% SE · blue: 5% NW · blue: 0% NW · red: 3% NESW
Downhill runs only
  • Novice
  • Easy
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Slopes mostly face NE — 95% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).

Skiing & terrain

Beginners

A gentle lower area helps novices, though the resort favours those with some experience.

Intermediates

Good sustained pitches make it rewarding for confident, improving skiers.

Advanced

The long, steeper fall lines give strong skiers a genuine descent.

Experts & off-piste

Limited lift-served challenge, but the high surrounding terrain holds ski-touring appeal.

High-Carpathian solitude

Ski Vidra's remote, elevated setting delivers quiet, scenic slopes and some of the more reliable snow in the Romanian Carpathians.

Gateway to the Transalpina

The area sits near the high Vidra lake and the celebrated Transalpina road, one of Romania's most dramatic mountain routes.

On the map

Ski Vidra
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Run difficulty

  • Novice
  • Easy
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced / Expert
  • Freeride / Extreme
  • Unknown

Run types

  • Downhill — groomed
  • Downhill — ungroomed
  • Downhill — gladed
  • Nordic (groomed)
  • Ski tour
  • Lit (night)
  • Not patrolled
  • One-way
  • Snowmaking

Lifts

  • Operating
  • Operating (private)
  • Non-operating
  • Lift station

Slope-gradient grading

Downhill / ski tour

  • Flat<3°
  • Easy3–14°
  • Intermediate14–22°
  • Advanced / Expert22–45°
  • Freeride / Extreme>45°

Nordic

  • Easy<6°
  • Intermediate6–9°
  • Advanced>9°

Aspect (sun exposure)

  • N — least sun
  • E — morning
  • S — most sun
  • W — afternoon

Legend after OpenSkiMap

Map & ski data © OSM (ODbL) via OpenSkiMap · basemap OpenFreeMap · terrain Mapterhorn
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Where you'll stay

Stay in Ski Vidra

Base yourself in the mountain village of Voineasa or at lodgings around the Vidra reservoir, the nearest accommodation to the slopes.

Ski-in / ski-out

Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.

Apartments

Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.

Chalets

Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.

Hotels & spa

From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.

How to get there

By air

Sibiu (SBZ) is the most convenient airport, a couple of hours away, with Bucharest (OTP) the larger international gateway further off.

Transfer up

A long, scenic mountain road climbs from Voineasa up toward Vidra; a car is essential and winter conditions demand care.

Best time: January to March offers the deepest and most reliable snow at this high altitude.

Nearby resorts

Other resorts within reach.

Complete your trip

Getting to Ski Vidra

Book an airport transfer up to the resort, or pick up a car at Bucharest (OTP) — search and compare without leaving the page.

Ski data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via OpenSkiMap & Skimap.org. Basemap © OpenFreeMap / OpenMapTiles. Editorial: mynext.holiday. Accommodation via Stay22; transfers via Kiwitaxi; car hire via Travelpayouts.