Skiing Around Sibiu: Arena Platos, Paltinis

There are two options for skiers in Paltinis: the first is what is now known as the long old slope (partia veche), served by a chair-lift located at the entrance the old part of the resort, while the second is the newer Arena Platos, five kilometres back down the road to Sibiu.

Paltinis itself is a small resort, made up up mainly of private villas and one big hotel, the Cindrel.  A gaggle of newer, smaller pensions and hotels has recently sprung up close to the Arena Platos. The best is probably the Perla Paltinisului, whose restaurant is the only real dining option in the resort.

You can get to Paltinis from Sibiu on bus number 22, which departs from the train station at 7:00, 11:00 and 16:00. Return buses from Paltinis leave for Sibiu at 9:00, 13:30 and 17:30.