Sinaia offers excellent high-altitude skiing opportunities, situated at an elevation of 6,500 feet (2,000m). The slopes can be accessed from town via a cable car to Cota 1400, and then by cable car or chairlift to Cota 2000. The pistes at Sinaia are located on two sides of the mountain, with the most difficult (and spectacular) slopes on the east side toward the city. The west side, facing Sun Valley, has runs well-suited to beginner and intermediate skiers. Sun Valley also has some good cross-country skiing trails, originating from the Dorului Hut at the end of the chairlift line. The ski season in Sinaia starts in December and can last until May, though snow is often unreliable toward the end of the season.
