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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. The fact that there are few huts, located on the
northern valleys, at 1-3 hours from the main ridge, resulted
in the need for camping equipment when going to Fagaras for
the full ridge tour. 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.
THE FULL RIDGE TOUR
Duration: 9 days, starting and ending in Cluj or Bucharest.
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 from Cluj by van to Sibiu.
Tour of the old centre. Departure to Turnu Rosu, 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. a. s. l., Negoiu, 2535
m. a. a. l.).
Day 9: Transfer by bus to Bucharest or, as requested, Cluj.
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.
Note: 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 we provide.
Tour information:
- duration - 9 days;
- validity - from spring to late autumn;
- minimum persons required - 2;
Rates:
- 338 euros / person for minimum 2 persons;
- 218 - 242 euros / person for 3 - 4 persons;
- 146 - 184 euros / person for 5 - 7 persons;
- 130 - 160 euros / person for 8 - 11persons;
- 112 - 123 euros / person for 12 - 14 persons;
Note: get 10 euros off the total
price by being accommodated at Retro
Hostel!
Prices includes:
- transfer and tour Cluj or Bucharest - Fagaras region - back
to Cluj, or Bucharest by car or minibus;
- English, German, Italian or Hungarian speaking guide;
Prices excludes:
-Renting of mountaineering equipment (available on request
and with previous notification);
- meals or food on the way;
- personal expenses.
FAGARAS AT A GLANCE
Duration: 5 days, starting and ending in Cluj or Bucharest.
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). We can rent our
tents and other requested equipment, but we do not provide
porter services. We do not rent out either socks or underwear
(not even used)!
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. a. s. l.) 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 Brasov.
Note: the trip can be modified, as needed.
Note: 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 we provide.
Tour information:
- duration - 5 days;
- validity - from spring to late autumn;
- minimum persons required - 2;
Rates:
- 288 euros / person for minimum 2 persons;
- 168 - 192 euros / person for 3 - 4 persons;
- 96 - 134 euros / person for 5 - 7 persons;
- 80 - 110 euros / person for 8 - 11persons;
- 62 - 73 euros / person for 12 - 14 persons;
Note: get 10 euros off the total
price by being accommodated at Retro
Hostel!
Prices includes:
- transfer and tour Cluj or Bucharest - Fagaras region - back
to Cluj, or Bucharest by car or minibus;
- English, German, Italian or Hungarian speaking guide;
Prices excludes:
-Renting of mountaineering equipment (available on request
and with previous notification);
- meals or food on the way;
- personal expenses.
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