The best of Southern Carpahtians 

This one-week tour is dedicated to those who want  to explore the most impressive mountain massifs in Romania and who want a little bit of challenge.

We offer you 7 days of hiking in the most important and spectacular mountain ranges in Romania: Retezat, Făgăraș, Piatra Craiului and Bucegi!

Retezat was chosen as the most beloved mountain range in Romania, and the reason for this choice lies in its charm created by the alpine ridges and especially by the over 80 glacial lakes of an overwhelming blue.

The Făgăraș Mountains, also known as the Transylvanian Alps, are mountains of the highest order. The heights and roughness of these mountains can be a challenge even for the most experienced mountaineers. However, approaching it with due respect, Făgăraș offers the tourist some of the most spectacular segments of alpine ridge in Europe, and the highest peaks and edges in Romania.

It is hard not to fall in love with Piatra Craiului. With its limestone slopes, these mountains offer countless possibilities for trails, some bordering on hiking and climbing. In addition to the steep landscapes and peaks over 2000 meters, Piatra Craiului enchants the eyes of visitors with its abundance of flora and fauna. Black goats and edelweiss  are among the natural wonders of these impressive mountains.

The Bucegi Mountains or the cradle of the alpine community in Romania, the place where the first climbers tested their limits on the vertical walls of the eastern slopes. The Bucegi, formed of sedimentary rocks, offer active tourism lovers some of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe but also a special floristic diversity, especially in June and July. Pink carpets on entire slopes and many other rare flowers hidden among the rocks, are some of the unique treasures of these special mountains.

Recommended itinerary (the program can be made with easier hikes each day): 

Day 1:

• Transfer by car from Cluj Napoca to Retezat (aprox. 2.5 h drive)
• Hike in Retezat National Park – Galeș Lake and Valea Rea 
• Accommodation in Retezat area for 1 night

Technical details 

 

Trail difficulty: intermediate – trail with no techincal difficulties and no exposed segments. 

Total elevation: 900+ (or 1250 the longer version with Valea Rea)

Distance: 14 km

Time : 7 h

 

Day 2:

• Transfer by car to Făgăraș by car (aprox. 2h drive)
• Hike to Cabana Negoiu from Porumbacu valley
• Accommodation at Negoiu Cabin

Technical details 

 

Trail difficulty: easy towards intermediate – normal trail on forest road and through forest, no techincal difficulties and no exposed segments. 

 Total elevation: 700+

Distance: 18 km

Time : 3-4 h

 

Day 3:

• Ascent to Negoiu peak (2535 meters), the second peak in Făgăraș and in Romania
• Accommodation at Negoiu Cabin

Technical details

 

Trail difficulty: intense – several steep sections combined with easy scrambling.

Total elevation: 1000+

 Distance: 12 km

Time : 7-8 h

 

Day 4:

• Descent from Negoiu Cabin
• Transfer by car to Piatra Craiului (aprox. 2 h drive)
• Hike to Prăpăstile Zărneștilor and Curmătura Cabin
• Accommodation in Moeciu village

Technical details

 

Trail difficulty: easy towards intermediate – forest roads combined with trails through the forest. No techincal or exposed sections. 

Total elevation: 600+

 Distance: 12 km

Time : 5-6 h

 

Day 5:

• Short transfer by car (aprox. 15 min)
• Rest day and easy walking in Măgura and Peștera villages, visit Bran castle and Bear sanctuary in Zărnești
• Accommodation in Moeciu village

Day 6:

• Transfer by car (aprox 15 min)
• Ascent in the Bucegi Mountains, Guțanului Escarpments and Bătrâna sadle
• Accommodation in Moeciu village

Technical details

 

Trail difficulty: Intense –normal alpine trail combined with some short steep sections. No techincal or exposed areas.  

Total elevation: 1200+

Distance: 14 km

Time : 8 h

 

Day 7: 

• Airport transfer and optional Prejmer and Viscri fortified churches part of the saxon legacy. 

Accommodation: will be at a guesthouse in the area, double or triple rooms, private bathroom, restaurant.

Flexibility: The routes may change depending on the group’s level of preparation and weather conditions.

Price: 885 EUR/pers (4 person group) and includes:

• 1 night accomodation in Retezat area, local guest house with double rooms 
• 2 nights accommodation at Negoiu Cabin in 3 to 6 beds dormitories. 
• 3 nights in Moeciu at local guesthouses with double rooms
• private transfer all the way 
• certified international mountain leader
• breakfast and dinner included
• Entrance fees in natural areas and historical objectives.