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Fagaras Mountains, also called The Transylvanian Alps, are the highest and largest mountains in Romania. This 8 day tour takes us hiking along their main ridge. During this tour we climb the highest peaks in the Romanian Carpathians. 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 Poiana Neamtului. We start to hike up to Barcaciu Chalet.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Difficulty: low effort
Accommodation: Barcaciu Chalet.

Day 3
From Barcaciu Chalet we hike up to the main ridge and follow the ridge to Serbota Peak which offers an amazing view. We descend to Negoiu Chalet.
Duration: 6-7 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: 7-8 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 5
We Start from Balea Lake and 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
We descend from Valea Sambetei Chalet to Sambata de Sus. Here we visit Brancoveanu Monastery and transfer to Brasov City.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Difficulty: low effort
Accommodation: boarding house, Brasov.

Day 8
Transfer to the airport.

• group size: 1-14
• optimal time period: June – October
• 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
• 700 euro / person (6 person group); final price differs according to group size, please contact us for more details