Șanț
Carpathian Mountains › Rodna Mountains
About Șanț
A living museum of Transylvanian folklore where centuries-old pastoral traditions and vibrant artisan crafts thrive beneath the Rodna peaks.
Highlights
- Authentic peasant costumes
- Archaic pastoral rituals
- Traditional woodcarving
- Rodna Mountains hiking
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1096m
- Top lift: 1485m
- Ski pistes: 1.2km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 2
- MTB trails: 2.1km
- Mountain huts: 3
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Șanț
- Today: 4 to 13 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3274 m (3120 to 3520 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 4 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 4 / 13 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 3 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 5 / 15 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 4 / 14 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 4 / 16 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 4 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 5 / 15 °C | mainly clear | dry | 11 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 5 / 13 °C | drizzle | 2 mm rain | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Șanț
Hikes nearby — Șanț (6)
6 curated hiking trails around Șanț, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Anieș - V. Izv. Cepelor - Șaua Gărgălău
Anieș - Între Anieșe - Între Izvoare - Valea Izvorul Cepelor - Șaua Gărgălău
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Rodna - Șaua Curățel - Șaua Cu Lac
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Șanț - Vf. Cobășel - Vf. Ineuț
Șanț - Vf. Cobășel (1835 m) - Vf. Roșu (2113 m) - Vf. Ineuț (2222 m)
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Rodna - Satul Valea Vinului - Șaua Curățel
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Satul Valea Vinului - M. Cișa - Tarnița lui Putredu
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Gura Lalei – Șaua Ineuțului – Șaua Cu Lac (blue dot)
Gura Lalei – Lacul Lala Mare – Șaua Ineuțului (2060 m) – Șaua Cu Lac (2140 m)
Getting to Șanț
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ), 120 km away, about 3h12 by road
Where to stay in Șanț
8 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 301 EUR per night, median 332 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Șanț page.