Rânca (ˈrɨŋka) is a recently developed Romania

Romania

Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...

n resort, located at 1,600 m (5,250 ft) elevation, at the foothill of Păpuşa Peak

Papusa Peak (Parâng Mountains)

Vârful Păpuşa is located in Parâng Mountains at 2,135 m altitude and belongs to the Parâng Mountains group, Romania.-Mountains:* Parâng Mountains * Şureanu Mountains...

 in the Parâng Mountains

Parâng Mountains

Parâng Mountains are one of the highest mountain ridges in Romania and Southern Carpathians, with its highest peak Parângu Mare reaching 2,519 m.-Description:The Parâng mountains are located in the south-western part of the Central-Meridional Carpathians...

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It is located 17.9 kilometers away from Novaci, Gorj County

Gorj County

Gorj is a county of Romania, in Oltenia, with its capital city at Târgu Jiu.- Demographics :In 2002, it had a population of 387,308 and its population density was 69/km².* Romanians – over 98%* Rromas, others.- Geography :...

, after passing on the Transalpina (DN 67C)

Transalpina (DN 67C)

The Transalpina or DN67C located in the Parâng Mountains group, in the Southern Carpathians of Romania, is one of the most spectacular roads of the Carpathian Mountains...

 road through the Parâng Mountains. There are views of the Parângu Mare

Parângu Mare

Parângu Mare is a peak located in Parâng Mountains at 2,519 m altitude and belongs to the Parâng Mountains group.-Mountains:* Parâng Mountains * Şureanu Mountains...

 peak and, when the weather is clear, one can see Peleaga

Peleaga

The Retezat Mountains are some of the highest massifs in Romania, being part of the Southern Carpathians. The highest peak is Peleaga , at an altitude of 2,509 metres...

 peak of the Retezat Mountains

Retezat Mountains

The Retezat Mountains are one of the highest massifs in Romania, being part of the Southern Carpathians. The highest peak is Peleaga , at an altitude of 2509 metres...

. During the winter, there are two ski slopes open with low and medium difficulty.

There are all kinds of accommodations, ranging from hotels to small family businesses.

Every year in September on the Trasalpina road

Transalpina (DN 67C)

The Transalpina or DN67C located in the Parâng Mountains group, in the Southern Carpathians of Romania, is one of the most spectacular roads of the Carpathian Mountains...

between Novaci and Rânca, the Rânca Stage of the National Rally Championship of Hill Climb is held.