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Explore the Făgăraș Mountains, also known as the Alps of Transylvania, on a challenging 9-day trek through one of Romania's most dramatic alpine regions. This vast mountain area of around 2,400 km² is scattered with peaks and saddles, offering high-difficulty routes where you can put your skills to work. Along the way, witness unique landscapes, glacial domes, alpine lakes, and out-of-range flora and fauna.
Explore the Făgăraș Mountains, also known as the Alps of Transylvania, on a challenging 9-day trek through one of Romania's most dramatic alpine regions.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Start in Sibiu, a city in Transylvania, a historical region of Romania.
Travel to Sebeșu de Jos and then continue to Suru Chalet.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on weather conditions.
Trip time: around 6 hours
Level difference: around 1000 m
Altitude: 1425 m
Travelled distance: around 20 km
Start from Suru Chalet.
Visit Avrig Lake, a glacial lake situated in the Făgăraș Mountains of Romania.
Continue to Negoiu Chalet, situated on the crest of Piscul Șerbota at the top of the coniferous forest.
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.
Trip time: around 9 hours
Level difference: around 600 m
Altitudes: 1425 m - Suru Chalet, 2011 m - Avrig Lake, 1540 m - Negoiu Chalet
Travelled distance: around 30 km
Visit:
Negoiu Chalet, situated on the crest of Piscul Șerbota at the top of the coniferous forest.
Shepherd Gorge
Călțun Refuge
Bâlea Chalet
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.
Trip time: around 8 hours
Level difference: around 1000 meters
Altitudes: Negoiu Chalet - 1450 m, Călțun Refuge - 2151 m, Lăițel Peak - 2510 m, Lake Bâlea - 2040 m
Travelled distance: around 25 km
Visit:
Bâlea Lake, a glacial lake situated at 2,034 m altitude in the Făgăraș Mountains.
Bâlea Waterfall and re-pour, an elevated lake in the Făgăraș Mountains offering scenic views.
The distance is covered by cable car.
Overnight in the same place.
Visit:
Bâlea Lake
Capra Chalet
Bâlea Lake
Overnight in the same place.
Trip time: around 5 hours
Level difference: around 600 m
Altitudes: Bâlea Lake - 2041 m, Chalet Capra - 1541 m
Travelled distance: around 20 km
Visit:
Bâlea Lake
Lake Capra
Dragon's Pane
Podragului Valley
Chalet Podragu
Overnight in Chalet Podragu.
Level difference: around 300 m
Travel time: around 6 hours
Altitudes: Bâlea Lake - 2041 m, Dragon's Pane - 2175 m, Podragului Valley - 2307 m, Chalet Podragu - 2136 m
Travelled distance: around 15 km
Visit:
Podragu Chalet
Viștea Mare
Moldoveanu
Ucea Mare
Gălășescu Mic Peak
Sâmbăta Window
Chalet Sâmbăta
Stay overnight in a tent or chalet, depending on the weather conditions.
Level difference: 1100 m
Trip time: around 9 hours
Altitudes: Chalet Podragu - 2136 m, Viștea Mare - 2527 m, Moldoveanu - 2543 m, Ucea Mare - 2434 m, Gălășescu Mic - 2433 m, Chalet Sâmbăta - 1401 m
Travelled distance: around 25 km
The day will be spent relaxing, freshening the mind, enjoying a campfire, and having a party.
Descend into the Sâmbăta Valley.
Transfer back to Sibiu.
Where this trip takes you
Făgăraș Mountains, Avrig Lake, Bâlea Lake, Podragului Valley
The route
The fine print
English- and German-speaking tour guide
Camping
Food
Drink
Transport
Equipment:
Mountain tent
Sleeping bag
Waterproof boots
Rucksack
Food for 9 days
Aluminium flask
Rain cloak
Thick clothes
Very good physical condition
Season: Summer, Autumn (July - September)
Logistics
Your 9 days finish where they began, in Sibiu.
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