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Fagaras mountains hiking tour

9 days Private tour

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About this activity

Explore the most impressive mountains from Romania nicknamed " Transilvanian " Alps,a stretch of peaks, holes and saddles which are scattered on an area of around 2. 400 km²

Be prepared to put your skills at work.

Take pictures and admire unique landscapes, glacial doms, alpin lakes and out of range flora and fauna.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French, Romanian
Operated by: Romaniatourism

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: guide
Included: Translation service

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions
Not included: Chalet accommodation in case of bad weather

Itinerary

Day 1 · Sibiu - Suru Hut /We pick you up from your Sibiu hotel and then to Sebesu de Sus. From there by foot to Suru chalet.

Sibiu

2 hours

Sibiu is a well known medieval city with a lot of attraction points

We shall overnight in tent or in Suru Chalet

Day 2 · Suru chalet - Avrig Lake - Negoiu by foot.

Porumbacu de Sus

one hour

Negoiu Peak is the second largest peak in Romania after Moldoveanu Peak. Located in Făgăraș mountains, it has an elevation of 2535m (8317 ft).
Avrig

Passing by

A small village

We shall overnight at tent or in Negoiu Chalet

Day 3 · Negoiu Chalet - Shepherd gorge - Refugee Caltun - Balea lake -Balea chalet

Le Lac Balea

one day

One of Romania’s amazing natural wonders, Bâlea Lake is a spectacular, must-see landmark. The glacier lake has been carved 2,034 metres (6,673 feet) up into the rugged stones of the Făgăraș Mountains, named the ‘Transylvanian Alps’ by the French geographer Emmanuel de Martonne. Geographically, Bâlea Lake came to be when a glacier eroded the mountains and then melted. Historically, there is a legend related to the lake’s name, whose main character is the young shepherd Balea.

Accommodation in tent or at Balea lake chalet.

Day 4 · Balea lake - Balea waterfall and retour.The distance is covered by cable car.

Balea Waterfall

3 hours

Bâlea waterfall is situated on the northern side of the Făgărăşan alps, close to the transfăgărăşan road at 1234 meters altitude. No tourist tracks approach it; the waterfall can be admired from a distance. Nonetheless, many tourists are drawn by the sound of the crashing water. Its true size can only be seen from the cable car. The water of lake Bâlea hurtles down 60 meters, turns into smaller waterfalls and continues its way.

We shall overnight in tent or at Balea chalet.

Day 5 · Balea lake - Capra chalet - Balea lake.

Le Lac Balea

3 hours

A famous glacier lake from Fagaras mountains.

Balea chalet or in tent

Day 6 · Bilea Lake - Lake Capra - Dragon's Pane - Podragului Valley - Chalet Podragu.

Stop 1

3 hours

The chalet is the second after Omu chalet when we talk about elevation (2136 m)

We shall overnight in our own tent or in Podragu hut

Day 7 · Podragu chalet - Vistea Mare - Moldoveanu - Podragu chalet

Moldoveanu Peak

one hour

The tallest mountain peak in Romania, Moldoveanu stands proud in all its beauty, to be admired from its valeys or conquered by the more adventurous trackers.

Sambata chalet or in own tent.

Day 8 · Podragu chalet - Turnuri Chalet

Stop 1

one day Admission not included

Recreation place in Fgaras mountains.

Sambata chalet or tent.

Day 9 · Turnuri chalet - Sibiu

Sibiu

2 hours

Sibiu is a pedestrian-friendly city with two easily accessible levels: the Upper town, home to most of Sibiu's historic sights, and the Lower town, lined with colorful houses on cobblestone streets and bounded by imposing city walls and defense towers overlooking the river Cibin.

Traditionally, the Upper town was the wealthier part and commercial outlet, while the Lower town served as the manufacturing area. The historical centre includes the Great Square, Huet Square, the beautiful Passage of Steps connecting the upper town to the lower town, the well-known Bridge of Lies, Goldsmiths' Square and the Small Square.
Victoria

Passing by

Small city

your hotel in Sibiu.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Am Ring Hotel
Hotel Parc
Casa Luxemburg
Pensiunea Ela
Levoslav House
Hotel Apollo Central
Pensiunea Arin
Noblesse Boutique Hotel
Pensiunea Rubin
Continental Forum Sibiu
Bulevard
Best Western Silva Hotel

and 13 more pickup points

Let me know your hotel from Sibiu and start time.

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 21 years
Dress code is sport / Equipment: Mountain tent, sleeping bag, waterproof boots, isolier, rucksack, aluminium flask, rain cloak, thick clothes,flashlight - very good physical condition
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately