CS Oltchim Ramnicu Valcea is a Romanian women's handball club from Râmnicu Vâlcea, that plays in the Romanian National League and in the EHF Women's Champions League. They are considered one of the most valuable teams in Europe.
The club was founded on 27 June 1973 under the name "A.S. Chimistul Râmnicu Vâlcea". It was part of a sports program initiated by the local chemical company (now Oltchim). Its first coach was Constantin Cinca. Under his guidance, the team moves from the 3rd division to 2nd division in 1980. Two seasons later, under its new coach Constantin Popescu, the team advances to the National League.