Romania Highest Peaks
In this 7 day trip in the Transylvanian Alps we climb 4 peaks over 2500m. One of them is Vanatoarea lui Buteanu Peak 2507m which probably offers the best panoramic view over Fagaras Mountains. We also climb the highest peaks in Romania: Moldoveanu 2544m, Negoiu 2535m and Vistea 2527m. Accommodation is provided in chalets and boarding houses.
Day 1
Meet at the airport and transfer to Balea Lake Chalet.
Accommodation: Balea Lake Chalet.
Day 2
From Balea Lake Chalet we hike to the second highest peak in Romania, Negoiu Peak 2535m and return to Balea Lake Chalet. During this hike we pass one of the most beautiful lakes in Fagaras Mountains, Caltun Lake.
Duration: 8-9 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Balea Lake Chalet.
Day 3
This day we hike up to Vanatoarea lui Buteanu Peak 2507m, descend to Capra Lake and walk along the ridge over Balea Valley to Paltinu Peak. Finally we descend back to Balea Lake Chalet.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Difficulty: low-medium effort
Accommodation: Balea Lake Chalet.
Day 4
We hike along the main ridge of Fagaras Mountains from Balea Lake to Podragu Chalet which is situated near the lakes of Podragu Valley.
Duration: 5-6 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Podragu Chalet.
Day 5
We start from Podragu Chalet, climb the highest and the third highest peaks in Romania, Moldoveanu Peak 2544m and Vistea Peak 2527m, and return to Podragu Chalet.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: Podragu Chalet.
Day 6
We descend from Podragu Chalet to Victoria Town. Transfer to Brasov City.
Duration: 5-6 hours
Difficulty: medium effort
Accommodation: boarding house, Brasov.
Day 7
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
- 650 euro / person (6 person group); final price differs according to group size, please contact us for more details
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