Fagaras mountains hiking tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Sibiu - Suru Hut /We pick you up from your Sibiu hotel and then to Sebesu de Sus. From there by foot to Suru chalet.
1 stop
1
Sibiu
Sibiu is a well known medieval city with a lot of attraction points
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Suru chalet - Avrig Lake - Negoiu by foot.
2 stops
2
Negoiu Peak is the second largest peak in Romania after Moldoveanu Peak. Located in Făgăraș mountains, it has an elevation of 2535m (8317 ft).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
A small village
Admission ticket free
Day 3
 Negoiu Chalet - Shepherd gorge - Refugee Caltun - Balea lake -Balea chalet 
1 stop
4
Le Lac Balea
One of Romania’s amazing natural wonders, Bâlea Lake is a spectacular, must-see landmark. The glacier lake has been carved 2,034 metres (6,673 feet) up into the rugged stones of the Făgăraș Mountains, named the ‘Transylvanian Alps’ by the French geographer Emmanuel de Martonne. Geographically, Bâlea Lake came to be when a glacier eroded the mountains and then melted. Historically, there is a legend related to the lake’s name, whose main character is the young shepherd Balea.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Balea lake - Balea waterfall and retour.The distance is covered by cable car.
1 stop
5
Balea Waterfall
Bâlea waterfall is situated on the northern side of the Făgărăşan alps, close to the transfăgărăşan road at 1234 meters altitude. No tourist tracks approach it; the waterfall can be admired from a distance. Nonetheless, many tourists are drawn by the sound of the crashing water. Its true size can only be seen from the cable car. The water of lake Bâlea hurtles down 60 meters, turns into smaller waterfalls and continues its way.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Balea lake - Capra chalet - Balea lake.
1 stop
6
Le Lac Balea
A famous glacier lake from Fagaras mountains.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Bilea Lake - Lake Capra - Dragon's Pane - Podragului Valley - Chalet Podragu.
1 stop
7
The chalet is the second after Omu chalet when we talk about elevation (2136 m)
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Podragu chalet - Vistea Mare - Moldoveanu - Podragu chalet
1 stop
8
The tallest mountain peak in Romania, Moldoveanu stands proud in all its beauty, to be admired from its valeys or conquered by the more adventurous trackers.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Podragu chalet - Turnuri Chalet
1 stop
9
Recreation place in Fgaras mountains.
1 day • Admission ticket not included
Day 9
Turnuri chalet - Sibiu
2 stops
10
Sibiu
Sibiu is a pedestrian-friendly city with two easily accessible levels: the Upper town, home to most of Sibiu's historic sights, and the Lower town, lined with colorful houses on cobblestone streets and bounded by imposing city walls and defense towers overlooking the river Cibin. Traditionally, the Upper town was the wealthier part and commercial outlet, while the Lower town served as the manufacturing area. The historical centre includes the Great Square, Huet Square, the beautiful Passage of Steps connecting the upper town to the lower town, the well-known Bridge of Lies, Goldsmiths' Square and the Small Square.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Small city
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• Minimum age is 21 years
• Dress code is sport / Equipment: Mountain tent, sleeping bag, waterproof boots, isolier, rucksack, aluminium flask, rain cloak, thick clothes,flashlight - very good physical condition

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