Description
Moldoveanu Peak and Via Valahia
September 3 - 5, 2026
4
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⦿⦿⦿⦿⦿⦾ (difficulty: medium - difficult)
Muntii Fagaras
Starting point:
Burnei's kennel
Activity:
2-day tour
Level difference:
z1: 1,200m / z2: 500m
Distance:
z1: 10km / z2: 11km
Category:
Drumeție, Explorare Culturala
Duration:
day1: 8 - 9am / day2: 5am
The Story of the Route
This tour in early September is about contrasts and balance.
We start strong and climb the roof of Romania, Moldoveanu Peak (2544 m), on a Friday, to avoid the classic weekend crowds and to enjoy the majesty of the Făgăraș Mountains in peace.
After a day full of adrenaline and spectacular alpine landscapes, Saturday will bring us a completely different rhythm. It will be the perfect opportunity for a shorter route, an excellent combination of a leisurely tour and a special cultural experience, in which we will explore the legends, nature and traditions of the Nucșoara area.
Practical Details
The price includes
Mountain hiking guide / Authorized mountain leader
Full support throughout the two days
The price doesn't include
Transportation : mini-van from Cluj (+ personal cars) and organization by car from Bucharest
Local transport: 150 lei / person round trip to Stâna lui Burnei by car from the village (45 km each way on a forest road) -> or you can go by your own car if it has high clearance
Accommodation: 300 lei / person for 2 nights at Casa Hiru (in a double room, double bed) - we have the whole guesthouse to ourselves
Meals: We have the whole guesthouse to ourselves, with our own kitchen. In addition, we can call on a housewife from the village who can prepare a hot dinner (soup, main course, salad, dessert) for 70 - 80 lei per person.
Registration deadline: Friday, August 21
Availability: 8 / 12 free places
For any questions you can contact us by phone/WhatsApp +40 724 280 784 or at explore@upthemountains.com
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation more than 14 days in advance: Full refund minus accommodation cost, if we cannot find a replacement; or transfer to a future tour.
Cancellation under 14 days: For organizational reasons, no refund is possible, but we offer you the flexibility to join another future tour.
Weather conditions: We reserve the right to cancel the hike in dangerous weather conditions (ice, blizzard, code red), and the money will be fully refunded.
Additional information
Itinerary
Thursday evening (September 3)
We all gather in the village of Sboghițești (whether we come from Cluj, Bucharest or other cities) and stay at Casa Hiru – which we have fully booked. We rest and prepare for the day ahead.
Friday (September 4)
We wake up early and head towards the highest peak in Romania. Our route starts from Stâna lui Burnei and takes us up to Moldoveanu Peak (2544 m). On the way back, we descend via Galbena Peak and Lake. It will be a long, intense day, with gorgeous alpine landscapes – exactly the kind of day after which you feel like you’ve done something memorable.
And in the evening, after all the fatigue accumulated on the mountain, we relax around a well-deserved campfire , right next to the lake in our backyard.
Saturday (September 5)
After Friday's effort, we have a cultural and relaxing day on the Via Valahia route. We visit Lake Învărtita, climb the Strungii Peak, discuss the partisans of Fagaras and see the house of Elizabeta Rizea, walk among the Secular Beech Trees and through a fern forest. In addition, we plan to visit local craftsmen in the area and the rock-hewn monastery, Corbii de Piatră .
On Saturday evening everyone heads back home.
Required Equipment
Hiking boots or shoes with grippy soles are mandatory
Clothing adapted for changeable weather: technical T-shirt, fleece and waterproof/windstopper jacket.
Water (minimum 2L) and snacks for the whole day
Trekking poles - they are very useful for this type of hiking
Cap/hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Cabin equipment, i.e. sleeping clothes and toothbrush :)
RON
395
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