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Fagaras traverse

Tour provider:
Iulian Cozma outdoor adventures
Lunga street, nr. 175, Brasov 500051, Romania
Tourism license 4148

Do you want to hike the Fagaras main ridge on summer of 2010 ? Please check the program and the dates from below, and choose the one how suit your holiday period. The hike is starting from Sibiu city, the European Capital of culture in 2007, and will traverse all the ridge of Transylvanian Alps until Brancoveanu Monastery from Sambata de Sus. Accommodation will be on mountains chalets, pensions and at Brancoveanu monastery.

General things:
- equipment what each member have to have and have to wear and carry on a day tour backpack of 20-30 litres, good mountain boots, rain clothes, warm clothes (fleece, gloves, hat), walking poles, sun glasses, sun cream, water bottle, personal medicamentation if is necessary, personal things – photo camera, batteries, films/media storage etc.
- if any person is under medicamentation program I have to know before the trip what type of medicamentation sh/he take and for what reason. I reserve the right to refuse any person who is under serious medicamentation program.
- the transport will be done with a Mercedes Sprinter bus, with air conditioned. Extra luggage will be transported by bus when is necessary. Please note that during the trip you will not have access to your main luggage!
- accommodation will be in hotels in the conditions described below.
- the participants have to carry on his/her backpacks the personal equipment, water bottle, picnic, etc
- groups will be leaded by me Iulian Cozma, English speaking mountain guide and one more licensed mountain guide, German speaking

Dates:
- 8 August – 14 August – 16 free places today 29 March 2010
- 5 September – 11 September – 16 free places today 29 March 2010

Grade of the tour:
- challenging hiking – T3 grade from Swiss Alpine Club http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAC-Wanderskala

Path not consistently visible. Sensitive places can be secured with ropes or chains. Ladders are possible. Maybe the hands are needed for balance. If marked: white-red-white. Partially exposed to danger of falling. No Snow glaciers, grassy slopes.

Each tour start on Sunday and end on Saturday.
Number of participants: minimum 8, maximum 16.
Price per person 625 EURO/person.
Dead line for booking with 28 days before the trip start.
The price include accommodation, transportation during the trip in Romania, all the meals, English and German speaking mountain guides. Please not that the lunch will be as sandwiches. Price do not include the flight price, personal insurance and personal expenses during the trip. Each participant have to have medical insurance who cover hiking activities, and please ensure your policy includes medical emergency helicopter repatriation in the event of illness of injury.

Day 1. Individual arrival in Sibiu airport. Transfer to Hermannstadt pension in Sibiu.Accommodation in double rooms. Welcome dinner in a Romanian restaurant.
Included: transfer, dinner, accommodation.

Day 2. Visit for 2 hours Sibiu centre, and transfer by minibus to Poiana Neamtului chalet near Avrig village, from where we start a hike of 5 hours to Negoiu chalet Accommodation in double rooms, hot water shower available, common toilets on first floor. Climb 780 m, Descend 100 m.
Included: transfer, breakfast, sandwiches as lunch, dinner, accommodation, guide

Day 3. Hiking from Negoiu chalet to Balea Lac chalet, over Negoiu peak 2535 m high, the second highest peak in Romania. Duration 7-9 hours. Accommodation at Balea Lac chalet in double rooms with private bathroom. Climb 1.250 m, descend 750 m.
Included: breakfast, sandwiches as lunch, dinner, accommodation ,guide

Day 4. Hiking from Balea Lac chalet to Podragu chalet, duration 5-6 hours. Accommodation in a room with 10-16 beds, cold water shower available. Climb 1.100 m, Descent 1.000 m
Included: breakfast, sandwiches as lunch, dinner, accommodation, guide

Day 5. Podragu hut – Valea Sambetei, over the highest peak in Karpaten, Moldoveanu peak 2544 m high. Duration 8 1/2 – 9 1/2 hours. Accommodation on a private hut on Sambata Valley, situated at 1400 m high, on a dormitory. Climb 1.000 m, Descent 700 m.
Included:breakfast, sandwiches as lunch, dinner, accommodation, guide

Day 6. Descending from Fagaras mountains to Brancoveanu monastery from Sambata de Sus, duration 3 hours. Accommodation at Sambata de Sus monastery in double rooms, with private bathroom. Visit monastery and relaxing day. Climb 100 m, Descent 700 m
Included: breakfast, sandwiches as lunch, dinner, accommodation, guide.

Day 7. Transfer to Sibiu airport, duration 2 ½ – 3 hours. End of the program.
Included: breakfast, transfer.

For any inquiries or any question please feel free to contact me by email at contact@mountainguide.ro or by phone at +40 744 327 686

See you in Fagaras mountains!
Iulian Cozma
www.mountainguide.ro

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It's quite possible that a vacation in Romania might pose some challenges for the average American tourist, especially when planning to visit castles, monasteries, and historical towns, as well as complete a 4-night hut-to-hut hiking traverse of the Fagaras Mountains. Challenging, that is, unless your trip is in the capable hands of Iulian Cozma. From our pickup at the Bucharest airport to our 4:30 a.m. departure back to the airport 10 days later, every step of our trip was handled by Iulian with the utmost efficiency and care for our comfort and enjoyment. His skills go far beyond his competence as a mountain guide or his organizational abilities in handling every detail of lodging and traditional Romania menus. It's a rate individual who can teach his guests how to clear hundreds of sheep from a hiking trail (just whistle!), then several days later escort them to an elegant and extraordinary restaurant in Bucharest. He is one hard working individual, and it is amply demonstrated in the results achieved. We had the good fortune to enjoy many wonderful and memorable experiences thanks to Iulian and would highly recommend his services to anyone who wants an unforgettable and stress-free vacation in Romania.
Jim and Peggy Hilton - Seattle, WA USA – July 2010 – Fagaras ridge traverse
Chris and I would like to thank you so much for the walk you put together for us all. It was well prepared and planned, The meadows so full of wild flowers were breathtaking,and we were very impressed with your knowledge of where to walk, especially where there were no known paths. We felt you carried out the walk with true professionalism. You were extremely helpful at all times and very informative on all aspects of the walk,the area and customs of Romania. The Pensions were really nice to stay in and the people we met were so lovely and friendly. It was a pleasure to visit your country and especially Transylvania, which you obviously love and care about. Once again thank you so much. We wish you and your family best wishes for the future,
Chris and Yvonne Hartley – Leicestershire, England – June 2010
Iulian was a very friendly and efficient guide, and took us on a great two-day, low-level route in the beautiful Piatra Craiului National Park through forest (which we were glad of in the heat) and lush meadows. We paid a fascinating visit to cheese-making shepherds (and had a robust encounter with some sheep dogs!)
Mary Byrne,London, UK - July 2010
After a very nice experience with Iulian in May where we discovered Omu Peak in the Bucegi mountains we decided this time to go hiking in the Fagaras Mountains on 19th&20th of June. It is the best period because all Rhododendrons are blossoming and the top of the hills turn red. We slept on Friday in Brancoveanu Monastery and on Saturday morning we moved up from 800m to 2100m on the North Dragus ridge. The climb was tough but the scenery on the top with all the trees blossoming was worth all the efforts.We had a great lunch next to a stream before to start our descend to the Salvamont Hut on Valea Sambatei. At the end we had been covering a distance of 15km, walking up 1300m and walking down 800m. All in all a great experience witch I recommend to anyone who wants to discover this unique scenery of the Fagaras mountains covered by red Rhododendron flowers.
Beth and Marc Desenfans, June 2010
A massive thank you for arranging, and then personally guiding us through our amazing Romanian experience. The itinerary you put together perfectly matched our requirements - it covered mountain, country, forest and city landscapes -all in 5 days. In addition seeing a wild bear with her cubs, having a cup of fruit tea in a weather station on on top of Omu and watching the hay making process, were all unexpected bonuses. Our biggest thank you goes to you personally for your attention to detail - from the fantastic Romanian food you ensured we had, sharing your knowledge and insight with us as we covered the many kilometers during our daily hikes. We would recommend you to anyone (and have passed on your details already) - and happy that you share this note, our photos and contact details with others who may be considering a Romanian adventure. Until next time,
Dave and Jo, UK - June 2010
My recent hike (May 2010) with Iulian will certainly be one I remember. He arranged and accompanied me on a one day 25km hike up over Piatra Mare which offered me a challenge, incredible scenery, a couple of places to stop along the way. This was my second hike with Iulian and I intend to use his guide services for many more. He is able to guide through well-planned routes that I would not be able to find on my own. Iulian chose this route based on my ability, schedule, and desire to see certain areas. His services are professional and his personality made the entire expedition a pleasure. The mountains of Romania are Iulian's home and it's clear that he enjoys sharing the beauty of the area to others.
Mike Eubanks - USA - May 2010
Lovely trip. Lovely senery. Silence and tranquility for those who want to get away from hum of busy city… Pestera is a special place, much different from Sinaia or Predeal. It’s a kind of a hidden valley located in the heart of mountains. The trip became my first experience in mountain walking. We’ve made around 15 km each day. In fact, I’ve never walked so much in a single day in my whole life:) Physically challenging, though exciting. Definitely a good excersize. Liked a lot walking on snow..Presence of Iulian inspired the confidence and feeling of safety in a trip. Looking forward to new mountain adventures.
Alexander Sidorov, May 10
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