From Bucegi to Fagaras mountains. During this Hut to Hut tour, you will cross some of the most beautifull part of the Carpathians mountains. It's an unforgetable experience.
DAY 1: Henri Coanda Bucharest airport greeting and transfer by mini-bus to Sinaia resort. Time: 2 hours. Vicinity tour (money exchange!) visit Peles castle and Sinaia monastery, accomodation in Hotel or Guest house, welcome dinner.
DAY 2: By cable car up to Cota 2000m and hike to Babele hut 2200m - Omu hut 2507m overnight in dormitory. (no water, dormitory style). Will spend the night in the highest mountain chalet in the whole Romania, and indeed the Carpathian mountains. Extensive views across Transylvania!
Walking time: 5 hours; Difficulty: easy
DAY 3: Descent on Tiganesti ridge to Poarta village. Accomodation in a Guest house double rooms.
Walking time: 6 hours; Difficulty: easy
DAY 4: Visit Dracula castle and transfer by mini-bus to Negoiu hut 1546m in Fagaras mountains. Overnight in dormitory, common toillete.
Walking time: 4 hours; Difficulty: easy
DAY 5: Climb Negoiu peak 2535m and hike up to Balea lake hut 2027m. Overnight in double rooms.
Walking time: 8 hours; Difficulty: difficult
DAY 6: Hike to Podragu hut 2136m. Overnight in dormitory (cold water shower). Time to relax,to read, to paint or blending with others hikers and start to chatting.
Walking time: 6 hours; Difficulty: easy
DAY 7: Climb Moldoveanu peak 2544m, the highest peak in Romania and hike to Sambetei valley hut 1400m. Overnight in dormitory (cold water shower).
Walking time: 10 hours; Difficulty: medium
DAY 8: Descent to Brancoveanu monastery for a tasteful lunch. Vicinity tour/free time. Accomodation at the monastery or Guest house.
Walking time: 3 hours; Difficulty: easy
DAY 9: Transfer by mini-bus to Henri Coanda Bucharest airport.
Time: 5 hours (last occasion to spend Romanian money ron, souvenirs, drinks, etc) END OF THE PROGRAM.
DATE: From June to October
GROUP SIZE: 1-8 pers.
NO airfare
SERVICES: Mini-bus, English speaking mountain guide, museum entrance fees, cable car, accomodation.
REQUIREMENTS: Good health and overall fitness stamina to hike 7-8 hours/day
EQUIPMENT: Waterproof and windproof jacket, fleece. six pairs thick socks, sun hut, sunglasses, sun block/lip salve, water bottle, telescopic hiking poles, mountain boots, 45 litre backpack, sleeping bag as light possible, small blister kit, camera.
PRICE: The cost differs according to the number of guests, so please contact me for total cost