Fagaras mountains hiking tour

Sibiu, Romania
Duration9 days
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Romanian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • guide
  • Translation service
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Chalet accommodation in case of bad weather

What to expect

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.
  1. Sibiu
    2h
    Sibiu is a well known medieval city with a lot of attraction points
Day 2: Suru chalet - Avrig Lake - Negoiu by foot.
  1. Porumbacu de Sus
    1h
    Negoiu Peak is the second largest peak in Romania after Moldoveanu Peak. Located in Făgăraș mountains, it has an elevation of 2535m (8317 ft).
  2. Avrig
    Pass by
    A small village
Day 3: Negoiu Chalet - Shepherd gorge - Refugee Caltun - Balea lake -Balea chalet
  1. Le Lac Balea
    1 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.
Day 4: Balea lake - Balea waterfall and retour.The distance is covered by cable car.
  1. Balea Waterfall
    3h
    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.
Day 5: Balea lake - Capra chalet - Balea lake.
  1. Le Lac Balea
    3h
    A famous glacier lake from Fagaras mountains.
Day 6: Bilea Lake - Lake Capra - Dragon's Pane - Podragului Valley - Chalet Podragu.
  1. 3h
    The chalet is the second after Omu chalet when we talk about elevation (2136 m)
Day 7: Podragu chalet - Vistea Mare - Moldoveanu - Podragu chalet
  1. Moldoveanu Peak
    1h
    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.
Day 8: Podragu chalet - Turnuri Chalet
  1. 1 day · Admission ticket not included
    Recreation place in Fgaras mountains.
Day 9: Turnuri chalet - Sibiu
  1. Sibiu
    2h
    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.
  2. Victoria
    Pass by
    Small city

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Let me know your hotel from Sibiu and start time.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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