Hunt the Highest Peaks - 7 Nights
Moldoveanu Peak (2,544 m / 8,349 ft) situated in Fagaras Massif is the highest peak in Transylvania Mountains. In Romania there are more than 20 peaks above 2500 m and this is your opportunity to reach three of them. All three in just one week. Fagaras, Piatra Craiului and Bucegi Massifs are the three most different destinations we are offering you, thinking about the views, the rock types, and all these in just one week-time.
Recommended only for experienced trekkers
Previous experience is required!
THE HIKING PROGRAMME.
1st day:
Arrival at Otopeni Airport, Bucharest. Transfer to Balea Lake, beautifully
laid in the Fagaras Mountain.
Accommodation: Balea chalet.
2nd & 3rd day - Fagaras Mountain:
Trekking into Fagaras Mountain. We follow the ridge trail up to Podragu
Chalet where, after 6 to 7 hours walk we stop overnight. Sleeping bag
is suggested. Next day back to ridge trail to reach the highest peak
in Romania: Moldoveanu Peak (Alt. 2544m). We continue the trail, descending
to Simbata Chalet where we stop after up to 8 - 9 hours walk. Overnight
stay at Simbata Chalet. During these two days we step into the land
of red dear and marmots and we have the chance to see beautiful landscapes
on both sides of the mountains: Transylvania at north and Walachia at
south.
4th day - Romanian Village:
In the morning we climb down the mountain for about 2 hours to the main
road where from we use the bus for transfer. Short stop at Simbata Monastery
and Fagaras town. In the afternoon we discover old Romanian mountain
village of Pestera and Magura and exploring the Bat's Cave. You get
the chance to see and talk with Romanian peasants who spent all their
life in this unspoilt piece of land.
Accommodation: Private pension
5th day: - Piatra Craiului National Park
Step into the spectacular Piatra Craiului National Park climbing up
to the crest through "La Lanturi" passage, a very difficult
and steep trail. After a few hours trekking on a narrow ridge, with
precipices on both sides, we reach La Om Peak. At every break we are
enjoying the sounds of birds, and the fresh and ozonic tonic air. We
start the climbing down on the other side of the mountain to Curmatura
Chalet and then through Prapastiile Zarnestilor (canyon) down to village
of Zarnesti.
Accommodation: Private pension
6th day - Optional Day: Visit to Dracula's Castle. Trip to the
old town of Brasov and visit to The Black Church, The First Romanian
School and The Weavers Tower. Getting in the old town of Brasov, you
are surrounded by very old houses, narrow streets, and friendly people.
Romanian specialties for dinner at a restaurant in Brasov. Wildlife
watching: Bears are living together with men in a neighborhood in Brasov.
They are fed and they play with men.
Accommodation: Private pension
7th day - Bucegi Massif:
Discover the quiet side of Bucegi Massif, starting from Bran Castle,
well known as Dracula's Castle, up to Omul Peak in Bucegi Massif. A
different perspective of the mountain, crossing the massif from west
to east, we will reach Prahova Valley on the other side of the mountain.
Accommodation: Private pension
8th day:
Bus to Bucharest including city tour and transfer to Bucharest's Otopeni
airport.
FLIGHTS
Footloose Europe does not arrange flights from the USA to Romania. We can however assist you by putting you in touch with suitable American Travel Agents who will be pleased to arrange your flights, travel insurance etc.
THE HIKING GRADES
The hiking programme is designed at Footloose Grades2 & 3. With two Leaders we can offer a choice of two hikes on each of the 7 or 8 hiking days. The distances and ascents / descents may be modified to suit the needs and abilities of the group members but will generally be :-
Grade 2 : Up to 3,000 feet of ascent / descent, on way-marked paths. Terrain may be steeply inclined and rough underfoot, with loose rock at times. Snow may be encountered at higher levels. Distances 10-15 miles.
Grade 3 : Up to 1,500 feet of ascent / descent, on way-marked paths. Terrain may be steeply inclined at times and rough underfoot, with possibly loose rock. Distances usually 5 - 8 miles.
PRICING
07 Nights, Saturday - Saturday, May - September : Call
Our standard programme is eight days long, but other durations are available on request.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
* all meals will be: Breakfast, lunch pack, dinner
* all transfers + cart ride
* all accommodation as specified in the itinerary
* entrances to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
* service of an experienced / professional English speaking guide
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
* flight tickets, insurance
* drinks, personal expenses, visa cost if necessary
* gratuities
UNESCORTED HOLIDAYS FOR INDEPENDENT, INDIVIDUAL HIKERS
In addition to our Escorted Group Holiday we can arrange virtually
the same holiday on an unescorted, individual basis. Prices and other
details on application!