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Piatra Craiului Massif was declared as natural reserve in 1938 due to the unique character of the massif, landscape beauty and rare species like Garofita Pietrei Craiului (Dianthus callizonus) – endemic to Piatra Craiului National Park, Edelweiss (Leontopodium) or Sangele voinicului (Nigritella nigra and Nigritella rubra). On this tour we spend seven days in Piatra Craiului National Park crossing the main ridge of the most beautiful mountain in Romania and climbing it’s highest peak, La Om 2242m. Accommodation is provided in chalets and boarding houses.

Day 1
Meet at the airport and transfer to Brasov City.
Accommodation: boarding house, Brasov.

Day 2
Transfer to Zarnesti Town. We start to hike through the amazing Zarnesti Gorges and up to Curmatura Chalet.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: low-medium effort
Accommodation: Curmatura Chalet.

Day 3
From Curmatura Chalet we climb Turnu Peak, hike half of the Northern Ridge to Ascutit Peak and return to Curmatura Chalet.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Curmatura Chalet.

Day 4
Starting from Curmatura Chalet we climb Padina Popii Peak and hike the rest of the Northern Ridge. We finish the hike descending on the La Lanturi Route to Plaiu Foii.
Duration: 8-9 hours hiking
Difficulty: medium-high effort
Accommodation: boarding house, Plaiu Foii.

Day 5
This day we climb back to the main ridge on the La Lanturi Route, hike the Southern Ridge and return to Plaiu Foii.
Duration: 9-10 hours
Difficulty: medium-high effort
Accommodation: boarding house, Plaiu Foii.

Day 6
We hike an unmarked route getting closer to the wild beauty of Piatra Craiului and descend back to Plaiu Foii.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: boarding house, Plaiu Foii.

Day 7
Transfer to the airport.

• group size: 1-7
• optimal time period: mid May – October
• days 4 and 5 can be shortened with about 4 hours if sleeping in a very small mountain shelter; this option is not available during weekends
• 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
• 550 euro / person (6 person group); final price differs according to group size, please contact us for more details