Pârtia Straja

Straja Slope is the main ski area of the Straja mountain resort, developed on the slopes of the Vâlcan massif above the town of Lupeni, in the mining basin of the Jiu Valley. The ski domain spreads across several runs of varying difficulty, from gentle beginner trails to steeper descents for experienced skiers, served by chairlifts and drag lifts that climb toward a plateau lying above 1,400 metres. Its position in the heart of the Southern Carpathians provides a generous, stable snow cover in the winter months, along with wide panoramas over the ridges of the Retezat and Parâng mountains.

Around the slopes a resort has grown with numerous chalets and guesthouses, also a starting point for summer hikes on the trails of the Vâlcan Mountains. The place combines the region's mining heritage with modern mountain tourism. Visitors are advised to check that the lifts are running and to review snow conditions before arriving, as these depend on the season and the weather.