Ski touring in the lesser-known Romanian Carpathians, guided by a local IVBV-certified guide!
Join us on a ski touring adventure in the Romanian Carpathians, offering maximum freedom, independence, and a connection to the winter wilderness. We present a ski touring trip through the snow-covered Rodna and Maramureș mountain ranges.
From the trip description by Off Piste
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Backcountry guidingLicensed Romanian mountain guide (IFMGA/IVBV) and second guide for groups larger than 6 people; overseen by a Polish team leader
- 1 guide : 6 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- The highest peaks we’ll be touring reach around 2,100 meters above sea level
- Slopes range from 30-40 degrees in steepness
- We plan to do two or three ascents per day, with each climb covering about 400 meters of vertical gain
- Expect a mix of sparsely wooded forests and open alpine meadows with rocky outcrops
- One day can also be spent freeriding using the gondola at the Borsa resort
- This trip is for skiers who are already comfortable skiing in deep snow and off-piste. The main challenges will be the ascents and descents, particularly in steeper forests.
- Reasonably good physical fitness is required, such as the ability to smoothly ascend Kondratowa Kopa or Kasprowy.
- The plan includes six different ski touring excursions of moderate difficulty. This means participants should have some experience in ski touring and off-piste skiing.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 12 guests
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What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- 6 days of guided ski tours
- 7 nights accommodation in double rooms with breakfast and dinner included
- Licensed Romanian mountain guide (IFMGA/IVBV) and second guide for groups larger than 6 people
- Supervision by a Polish team leader
- Standard travel insurance including medical expenses, accident coverage, and personal liability.
Not included
- Transfers
- Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, probe, shovel) · extra costAvailable for rent, reservation required
- Insurance covering off-piste skiing · extra cost230 PLN per person
- Travel to Romania – self-organized (we can help with logistics)
- Meals, apart from breakfast
- Ski or snowboard equipment – you need to bring your own
- Avalanche safety equipment (beacon, probe, shovel) – available for rent, reservation required
- Extreme sports insurance, including off-piste skiing
- Anything not mentioned in the program
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: February 20We meet in the evening at a mountain hotel near the town of Sant, in the Rodna Mountains.
- Days 2–5: We have a total of six days for exploration. For the first four days, we will operate in the Rodna Mountains National Park. We will stay near the Stanistea ski resort, which is the perfect base for exploring the mountains of Rodna National Park. On the evening of the fifth day, we will move to the town of Borsa.
- Days 6–7: The next two days will be spent in the Maramureș National Park, where we plan to tackle Toroiaga Peak (1930m) and explore the western part of Rodna National Park (Bătrâna Peak, Rebra, and Buhăescu peaks at 2257m).
- Day 8: In the morning, after breakfast, we head home. Bye, bye Romania!
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Where you stay
- We will be staying in traditional and comfortable guesthouses, in double rooms.
- The first three nights we will stay at a hotel near the town of Sant, and the next four in a guesthouse in Borsa.
Getting There
You’ll travel to the destination (near Borsa, Romania) independently. We can help coordinate travel and find carpool options, especially for solo travelers. We also have two spots available in the car with our team leader, who will be driving from Kraków.
Winters in the area can be very snowy, so snow chains are essential.
From the trip description by Off Piste
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Dates and prices
- Feb 20 – Feb 27, 20272026/27 · 8 days5,500 PLN5 500 PLN per person; 7–12 people; travel to Romania self-organizedAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Dates: 20.02 – 27.02.2027; Duration: 8 days.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
- Participants must have avalanche safety equipment and know how to use it
- We strongly recommend completing an avalanche safety course before starting your adventure with freeriding or ski touring
- Additional coverage for off-piste skiing is required. This can be purchased from us for 230 PLN per person.
- Pay a 30% deposit; pay the remaining amount 30 days before departure.
- If you cancel up to 60 days before departure, you can transfer your deposit to any other trip – we will issue a voucher valid for 2 years.
From the trip description by Off Piste
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