Fagaras Mountain Adventure: 8-Day Active Trekking Tour

Description Fagaras Mountain Adventure: 8-Day Active Trekking Tour

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our 7-day trekking tour, where you'll have the incredible opportunity to explore Romania's stunning Fagaras Mountains, the most majestic massif in the region.

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An epic journey awaits you: on the crest of the mountains there is a real necklace of Alpine lakes with clear water that captivate us with their serenity and pristine beauty, arranged symmetrically and alternately, now on the southern side now on the northern one, from which rise swifty mountain rivers; at every step on the heights of these mountains you come upon glacial scenery, narrow paths, amazing peaks, including "the roof" of Romania - Moldoveanu Peak!

They are very much like the Alps, which made the French geographer Emmanuel de Martonne call them "the Alps of Transylvania", a name that has stuck to them.

Rates:

• 1199 euro/person for a group of 10
• 1399 euro/person for a group of 8
• 1449 euro/person for a group of 6
• 1699 euro/person for a group of 4

The package includes:

• accommodation and boarding as mentioned
• transfer to/from Bucharest airport
• private transfers throughout the trip
• licensed mountain guide (english language)
• VAT and all local taxes

Not included:

• drinks, entrance fees

DESCRIPTION & FEATURES OF THE TREKKING TOUR

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day trekking adventure through Romania's majestic Fagaras Mountains. This incredible journey offers you the chance to summit the highest peaks of the Romanian Carpathians: Moldoveanu (2545 m), Negoiu (2535 m), and Vistea Mare (2527 m). Experience breathtaking views and stunning landscapes while enjoying comfortable accommodations in charming chalets and boarding houses. Don't miss this remarkable opportunity to connect with nature and challenge yourself in one of Europe's most beautiful mountain ranges!

Day 1:  Arrival in Bucharest & Transfer to Brasov
Arrive in Bucharest and transfer to Brasov (200 km). Enjoy accommodation at a 3-star pension and take a walking tour through Brasov's medieval streets. In the evening, savor a traditional Romanian dinner. Founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211, Brasov is renowned for its gothic, baroque, and renaissance architecture, offering a wealth of historical attractions.

Day 2: Transfer to Porumbacu de Sus & First Trek to Negoiu Chalet
After breakfast, transfer from Brasov to Porumbacu de Sus Village (140 km). Begin your trekking adventure in the Carpathian Mountains with a 4-5 hour hike to Negoiu Chalet (1540 m), ascending 800 m. Enjoy a packed lunch on the way. Accommodation at Negoiu Chalet, with shared shower and toilet facilities. The original Negoiu Cottage was built in 1881 by the Transylvanian Carpathian Society.

Day 3: Summit Negoiu Peak & Trek to Balea Lake
Breakfast at the chalet, followed by a 4-5 hour trek to climb the second highest peak of Romania, Negoiu (2535 m), with a 1000 m ascent. Enjoy a packed lunch. Continue the hike to Balea Lake (2034 m), with stunning views and a 1,200 m uphill and 1,100 m downhill walk. Accommodation at Balea Chalet with private facilities and dinner. Balea Lake, a cauldron formed during the Ice Age, is the most important sports center at high altitude in Romania.

Day 4: Trek to Vanatoarea lui Buteanu Peak & Return to Balea Lake
Start with breakfast and then embark on a 4-5 hour trek from Balea Lake Chalet to Capra Lake and Vanatoarea lui Buteanu Peak (2507 m), offering panoramic views of the Fagaras Mountains. Enjoy a packed lunch on the way. Return to Balea Lake Chalet for accommodation and dinner.

Day 5: Trek to Podragu Chalet
After breakfast, hike from Balea Lake Chalet to Podragu Chalet (2136 m) on the main ridge of the Fagaras Mountains. The trek will take 5-6 hours, with a 1,100 m ascent and 1,000 m descent. Accommodation at Podragu Chalet in a dormitory room with basic facilities (toilets on the hall, cold water). Dinner is served at the chalet. The chalet was built in 1948-1949 and is now a tourist accommodation.

Day 6: Climb Moldoveanu Peak & Vistea Mare Peak
Breakfast followed by a challenging 6-7 hour trek to Moldoveanu Peak (2545 m), the highest peak in the Romanian Carpathians, and Vistea Mare Peak (2527 m), the third highest. Enjoy a packed lunch and a 500 m uphill and downhill trek. Return to Podragu Chalet for accommodation and dinner.

Day 7: Trek to Victoria town & Transfer to Bucharest
After breakfast, trek from Podragu Chalet down to Victoria town (5-6 hours, 1400 m descent). Transfer to Bucharest (350 km). Upon arrival, enjoy an evening city tour of Bucharest, known for its tree-lined boulevards and grand Belle Époque architecture. Accommodation and dinner in Bucharest.

Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure.

Details about trekking tour:
- optimal time: July - October
- mountain tour requires a good physical shape, with resistance to medium effort but for long duration
- note that you should personally carry your baggage from day 5 to day 7 
- accommodation is done in mountain chalets and boarding houses
- licensed mountain guide during the entire trekking tour
- the route could be changed because of the weather conditions
- dead line for booking with 28 days before the trip starts.
- Compulsory equipment: waterproof hiking boots and clothes; warm clothes.

Required equipment for adventure

Difficulty grade: See Classification of the trekking and hiking tours

Difficulty	Average high	Average kilometer/day

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