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This is a 9 day adventure hike that takes us along the main ridge of the largest and highest mountain in Romania. We hike the entire 80km ridge of the Transylvanian Alps from West to East and climb the highest peaks in the Romanian Carpathians: Moldoveanu 2544m, Negoiu 2535m and Vistea 2527m. This trip is meant for adventurous mountain lovers that enjoy long hikes and wilderness. Accommodation is provided mountain shelters, chalets and boarding houses.

Day 1

Meet at the airport and transfer to Turnu Rosu Village.
Accommodation: boarding house, Turnu Rosu.

Day 2
We start our trip from Olt River, which is the western limit of Fagaras Mountains, hiking up to the main ridge and descend to Suru Chalet.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Suru Chalet.

Day 3
We continue our hike on the main ridge to Serbota Peak passing the very beautiful Avrig Lake. From Serbota Peak we descend to Negoiu Chalet.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Negoiu Chalet.

Day 4
This day we start to hike on the Italian Trail, climb 1000m up to Negoiu Peak 2535m, the second highest in Romania, and continue our way along the main ridge to Balea Lake. On the way we pass Caltun Lake, which is one of the most beautiful lakes in Fagaras Mountains.
Duration: 8-9 hours
Difficulty: medium-high effort
Accommodation: Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 5
Starting from Balea Lake we hike further the main ridge of Fagaras Mountains to Podragu Lake.
Duration: 5-6 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Podragu Chalet.

Day 6
This day we continue our hike on the main ridge climbing Vistea Peak 2527m and the highest peak in Romanian Carpathians, Moldoveanu Peak 2544m. We finish our hike on the main ridge of Fagaras Mountains at the beautiful Sambata Valley.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Valea Sambetei Chalet.

Day 7
From Sambata Valley we hike up back to the main ridge. The ridge takes us descending slowly to Curmatura Zarnei mountain shelter.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Curmatura Zarnei mountain shelter.

Day 8
From Curmatura Zarnei we hike up 3 small peaks and after that start the long and mild descent to Plaiu Foii, which is the eastern limit of Fagaras Mountains. Although it is mainly descending, this hike is more difficult because the it is very long.
Duration: 9-10 hours
Difficulty: medium-high effort
Accommodation: boarding house, Plaiu Foii.

Day 9
Transfer to the airport.

• group size: 1-7
• optimal time period: June – October
• good effort endurance required
• days 2,7,8 hiking on lonely trails
• all meals included
• all transfers by private car/bus, depending on group size
• English speaking, certified mountain guide as a companion
• all our tours can be customized upon request
• 630 euro / person (6 person group); final price differs according to group size, please contact us for more details