Făgăraş Mountains -5 days tour

Făgăraş Mountains -9 days tour

 

Făgăraş Mountains -5 days tour

The Fagaras Mountains, the highest in Romania (2545m on Moldoveanu Peak), are maybe the most complex ones here. They involve soft peaks (towards the extreme E and W sections), sharp ridges (mostly in the N area, but also on the main ridge, in places like Custura Saratzii, Arpasel and Vartopel ridges), glacial lakes, and an intense pastoral life in summer with many foreign travellers. The way they look once made a traveller say: "These are the Transylvanian Alps" and this nickname has remained in use ever since.

There is a certain disproportion between the Northern and the Southern sides of this massif. While the Northern side is about short, steep valleys, that in 4-5 hours can take the tourist down to the closest village, the Southern side is about loooong valleys, followed by some trails of around 30-35km going to the nearest towns and villages. A hike here can prove to be an absolute joy, as the tourist can be impressed by the wild goats, the many birds, as well as all the flowers, junipers and other wildlife elements so well preserved in this area.

Camping is free in these mountains, and many northern or southern glacial valleys offer good conditions for this. Should anything untoward happen, there are some shelters located on the main ridge path being less than a one day walk from each other. However, they lack in comfort (with some of them providing worse lodging conditions than a proper tent) and sometimes…they have no door that can be closed.

Duration: 5 days, starting and ending in Cluj or other city.

Characteristics: The two highest peaks in Fagaras Mountains (i.e. Negoiu and Moldoveanu)

Demands for the tourists: Previous mountaineering experience, as both the weather and the path may result in a more difficult trip for a beginner.

Essential mountaineering equipment required: backpacks, raincoats and backpack cover, hats, good boots, head lamps, canned/dry food for the whole trip. The tour can be based on accommodation in tents or in huts (Bâlea Hut - 2 nights, Podragu Hut - 1 night, Valea Sâmbetei - 1 night).

Brief description of the hike:

Day 1: Departure from Cluj by van to Bâlea Lake. Accommodation in the hut or camping on Capra Lake.

Day 2: Hiking to Negoiu Peak (2535 m.) and back.

Day 3: Hiking to Podragu Saddle. Camping on Podragu Lake or accommodation in Podragu Hut.

Day 4: Hiking to Moldoveanu Peak (2545 m. a. s. l.). Descent to Valea Sâmbetei Hut.

Accommodation in the hut or camping.

Day 5: Hiking down to Sâmbãta and visit to Sâmbãta Monastery. Transfer by van to Cluj or the city of arrival.

Note: The trip can be modified, as needed. This schedule is flexible according to the departure place, weather conditons and neverthless your own suggestions! The first and last day of the tour is a matter of change according to your wishes and travelling program. This tour can be easily connected with any other day tours or package tours.

 

Făgăraş Mountains -9 days tour

 

The Fagaras Mountains, the highest in Romania (2545m on Moldoveanu Peak), are maybe the most complex ones here. They involve soft peaks (towards the extreme E and W sections), sharp ridges (mostly in the N area, but also on the main ridge, in places like Custura Saratzii, Arpasel and Vartopel ridges), glacial lakes, and an intense pastoral life in summer with many foreign travellers. The way they look once made a traveller say: "These are the Transylvanian Alps" and this nickname has remained in use ever since.

There is a certain disproportion between the Northern and the Southern sides of this massif. While the Northern side is about short, steep valleys, that in 4-5 hours can take the tourist down to the closest village, the Southern side is about loooong valleys, followed by some trails of around 30-35km going to the nearest towns and villages. A hike here can prove to be an absolute joy, as the tourist can be impressed by the wild goats, the many birds, as well as all the flowers, junipers and other wildlife elements so well preserved in this area.

Camping is free in these mountains, and many northern or southern glacial valleys offer good conditions for this. Should anything untoward happen, there are some shelters located on the main ridge path being less than a one day walk from each other. However, they lack in comfort (with some of them providing worse lodging conditions than a proper tent) and sometimes…they have no door that can be closed.

Duration: 9 days, starting and ending in Cluj or any other city you arrive.

Characteristics: 70 km of hiking in Fagaras Mountains, alongside the ridge trail.

Demands for the tourists: Previous mountaineering experience, as both the weather and the path may result in a more difficult trip for a beginner.

Essential mountaineering equipment required: tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, raincoats and backpack cover, hats, good boots, head lamps, canned/dry food for all trip. You can rent our tents and other requested equipment, but we do not provide porter services. We do not rent out either socks or underwear!

Brief description of the hike:

Day 1: Departure early morning to Sibiu. Tour of the old centre. Departure to Turnu

 Roşu, hiking towards Chica Pietrelor Ridge. Overnight in tents.

Day 2-8: Hiking along the ridge, involving two of the highest peaks in Romania

               (Moldoveanu, 2545 m., Negoiu, 2535 m.).

Day 9: Transfer to the city of arrival

 

Note: The trip can be modified, as needed; it can be made longer, by adding an extra trip to Piatra Craiului Mountains (2 days). The trip can also be shortened by cutting off the extremities of the area. This schedule is flexible according to the departure place, weather conditons and neverthless your own suggestions! The first and last day of the tour is a matter of change.