The Highest mountain peak in Romania, Moldoveanu, 2544 m can be ascended from the north ridge path of Fagaras Massif. Also, ascensions from south, directly on Moldoveanu Peak, takes us through very wild and spectacular places. Fagaras is one of the widest massif in the Carpathian Mountains and it's ridge is the longest continous ridge over 2000 m in Carpathians.
Area: Fagaras Mountains.
Level rate: Demanding
Departure dates in 2007: June - October, on demand
Nr. of team members: 2 - 12
Trip duration (days): 7
Required gear: Backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, tent, food, spot light, good boots, waterproof and warm changing cloths, water can, sweets, first-aid kit.
DAY 1, SATURDAY
Transfer by car: Bucharest Airport Otopeni - Victoria (260 Km)
After welcoming you at the airport we'll head directly towards the Carpathian Mountains.
Accommodation at the "Arpas" Cabana, 700 m altitude. (2297 feet)
DAY 2, SUNDAY
Cabana 'Arpas' - Muchia Taritei (ridge) - The 'Podragu' Lake - The 'Podragul' Hut (cabana) / accommodation (height: 2.150 m).
Moderate to difficult mountain hike.
Hiking time: - 7 (seven) hours
Height difference: 1.450 m (4557 feet)
Sightseeing objectives: The 'Taritei' Ridge with view towards 'Wilde Girdomanu Valley' (Valea Salbatica); the glaciar lake 'Podragu'.
DAY 3, MONDAY
Hiking on Fagaras Mountains: Cabana 'Podragul' (Podragul Hut) - The 'Podragul' Saddle - The 'Vistea' Peak - The 'Moldoveanu' Peak - Back to 'Podragul' Hut. Overnight in Podragul, 2.150 m altitude (7054 feet).
A medium rated hike
Hiking time: - 7 ½ (seven and a half) hours
Height difference: 800 m
Sightseeing objectives: The 'Vistea' Peak, 2.527 m (8291 feet) - The 'Moldoveanu' Peak, 2.544 m (8347 feet): Romania's highest peak as well as a beautiful panorama point over the whole massif
Optional: The 'Moldoveanu' Peak - The 'Moldoveanu' Saddle. Time: 3 (three) hours. Medium to difficult hike. Height difference: 400 m. (1312 feet)
Objectives: Nice view towards 'The Glacial Pail' and the 'Galbena' lakes.
DAY 4, TUESDAY
Hiking route in Fagaras Mountains: The 'Podragul' Hut - The 'Podragul' Peak - The 'Nerlinger' Monument - The 'Capra' Saddle - The 'Bilea' Lake. Pitching the tents and stay over night (height: 2.030 m).
A rather medium hike
Hiking time: - 6 ½ (six and a half) hours
Altitude difference: 650 m
Sightseeing objectives: The glacial lakes: 'Podragelul', 'Capra', 'Buta' and 'Bilea'.
Optional: The 'Capra' Saddle
Pitching the tents in the "Lotru's Bridge" area (4 Km away from the "Lotru's Spring"). Height: 1.400 m. (4593 feet)Stay over night.
DAY 5, WEDNESDAY
Hiking route in the Fagaras Massif: 'Balea' Lake - 'Laitel' Peak - 'Strunga Dracului (Devil's Clough) - 'Negoiul' Peak - 'Caltun' Lake - 'Piscul Negru' (The Black Peak - canton).
A medium-difficult hike
Hiking time: - 9 (nine) hours
Height difference: -800 m
Sightseeing objectives: The 'Negoiul' Peak (2.536 m), the panorama view towards the whole massif and over other massifs in romanian Carpathians, Devil's Clough, 'Caltun' glaciar lake, the scenery view towards the 'Lespezi' Peak (2.522 m).
Campsite at 'Piscul Negru' Canton (The Black Peak) - 1.400 m, (4593 feet)
DAY 6, THURSDAY
Unpitching the tents and leaving the campsite.
Hiking route in the Fagaras Massif: The 'Piscul Negru' Canton - The 'Piscul Negru' Peak - The 'Raiosu' Edge, 'Museteica' - 'Buda' Valley.
A medium-difficult hike
Hiking time: - 8½ (eight and a half) hours
Height difference: 800 m
Sightseeing objectives: 'Piscul Negru' Peak, panorama view.
Campsite at 'Buda' Valley - 'Museteica' Canton area, 1.100 m altitude (3609 feet)
DAY 7, FRIDAY
Descending 'Buda' Valley, 'Museteica' Canton - 'Oticu' ravine (entering the 'Transfagarasan' Route)
It's rather an easy hike
Hiking time : 2 (two) hours
Height differenece : 100 m (328 feet)
Highlights: The 'Buda' Peak (protected area).
Transfer by bus: Transfagarasan - Bucharest Airport 'Otopeni' (200 Km).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The prices for this trip:
-EUR 230,-/pax (for full groups of 11-12 attendees) - two guides/ transfers by mini-bus.
-EUR 271,-/pax (for groups of 9-10 attendees) - two guides/ transfers by mini-bus
-EUR 324,-/pax (for groups of 7-8 attendees) - two guides/ transfers by mini-bus
-EUR 360,-/pax (for groups of 5-6 attendees) - two guides/ transfers by mini-bus
-EUR 450,-/pax (for groups of 3-4 attendees) - one guide /transfer by mini-bus
-EUR 480,-/pax (for micro-groups of 2 attendees) - one guide /transfer by car
This price includes:
Transfer from the Otopeni Airport to Victoria (260 Km);
All meals on the mountains - full board;
Rental of the tents and the gas primus;
Guiding service - english speaking;
Transfer by bus allover the tour.
Tour's customization are possible and the price will vary accordingly.
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