Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Book with us a once in a lifetime experience! A hiking trip along the crest of the Fagaras Mountains is indeed beautiful, but difficult and challenging!
Did you know?
It is said that the name "Fagaras" is coming from the word "fagar", an old word which represents a large old beech forest.
In ancient times, the bottom part of the Fagaras Mounatins were covered with Oak forest. Now remains "Dumbrava Vadului", where, among the oak trees, we have daffodils (Narcissus stellaris), locally known as coprine.
In Fagaras Mountains there is "Mioarelor" galcial lake (2282 m), the highest glacial lake in the Carpathian mountains.
In Fagaras Mountains there are 8 of the 14 peaks of the Carpathian mountains that reach the altitude of 2500 m: Moldoveanu (2544 m), Negoiu (2535 m), Coltul Vistei Mari (2527 m), Lespezi (2522 m), Cornu Caltunului (2510 m), Vanatoarea lui Buteanu (2507 m), Hartopu (2506 m) and Dara (2500 m). Here there are over 42 peaks with altitude between 2400 and 2500 m.
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Tent
transfers day 1 and day 6
licensed English speaking mountain guide
food, drinks, personal expensive
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
The tour starts from Brasov and ends in Brasov.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Compulsory equipment: waterproof hiking boots and clothes, sleeping bags, tent, warm clothes, hut, gloves, sun cream, sunglasses, walking poles! In case you do not have this equipment we can not do the hike!
Optimal period: July - October.
Important information: We trek between 5 - 8 hours, most of the time up to 2000 m. No need to buy water, we have springs with fresh water on the way. The guide has a heater to cook the food. You have to carry the tent, the food and the sleeping bag.
The route could be changed because of weather conditions.
You need to have a very good experience in hiking, especially in endurance.
Please bring your own mask; we provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
-Andrew-_fgd
02 Aug 2023
This was a physically demanding but very rewarding trip with Bogdan, an experienced and extremely knowledgeable Mountain Guide who inspired confidence, even on the tricky exposed sections where use of chains/cabling are required.
The scenery was stunning throughout with some amazing places to camp. I would thoroughly recommend this multi-day expedition but only for those who are fit and only if you’re prepared for rapid changes in weather!
Navigate37472674885
25 Jul 2023
It was a great tour with gorgeus views and serious hiking in the beautiful Fagaras mountains. Good and safe transport until the foot of the mountain and back to city, through mountain roads (including the Balea lake road) and picturesque villages. Very good choice of the hiking path, good tempo of the group. And the very beautiful views of the wild mountains, lakes and patches of snow with lavishing flora and fauna. Except for the hike itself that deserves 5-stars I appreciate the fact that there was enough time to take photos and to rest in these gorgeous places. Looking forward to hike again in the Carpathians.
aronl643
29 Aug 2022
I really enjoyed this tour. Driving on the Transfagarasan Road was an incredible and unique experience.
The rugged beauty of the Fagaras mountains is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. The views from the peaks and along the ridges are incredible. The hike up was equally amazing - I really enjoyed the bits of climbing we did and navigating the tricky terrain.
Mihai was an excellent guide - he is like a walking encyclopaedia of the local area - and is very passionate about sharing his knowledge.
I would definitely recommend doing this tour! It was unreal.
This tour in
Transylvania
is organized by
Active Travel Day Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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