Greetings to all!

On the weekend of 20-21 February 2010, I was on a short ski tour in Bucegi mountains, with another 5 persons, from France and Switzerland, all of them working in Bucharest.  We were really lucky with the weather, as usual Saturday even if it was blue sky, the cable cars from Sinaia was not working because of the strong wind at 2000 meters high, so finally we arrived at Cota 1400, and from there we start to climb on skis and skins. The climb and the rest of the day was really nice, warm and sunny, and the last ski descent on Plaiul lui Pacala was nice. We arrived on Ialomita valley tired and burned by sun. Even if we were at 1600 m high, during the night we hear some rain drops, but next morning all was ok, and a little bit colder then the day before, so the snow was much better for climbing and skiing. We arrive back at Cota 2000 Sunday around 3 PM, and start to ski down to Sinaia. At ~1700 m high we realize how lucky we were with the weather, because below this altitude was cold and fog!

Below you may find some photos from this tour!
Kind regards,
Iulian Cozma

Testimonial:

For me it was the second time that I went on a trip with Iulian. Like last time (when I hiked to the highest peak in Romania – Moldoveanu) everything was very well organized by Iulian. We enjoyed good weather, snow was maybe not so ideal (too wet and heavy the first day and too icy the second day), but at least we knew at the end of these two days why we were tired. The Bucegi mountains are ideal for ski touring – and it’s good to have a guide like Iulian who knows the region and prevents you from going in the wrong direction. We stayed the night in a cozy and clean chalet in Pestera which allowed us to have a well-deserved rest after the first day. On the second day the temperatures were much lower and we found out at the end of the day that below 1700m it seemed as if the entire day it was foggy, windy and really cold. Fortunately we stayed above this altitude most of the day.
Thomas Bubendorf, Zurich

Day 1: Arrival in Romania. Transfer to Busteni town. Accommodation at Silva Hotel.

Day 2: Going up, by cable car to Babele Chalet, followed by skiing accross to Omu peak chalet. Duration 2-3 hours, accommodation at Omu Peak Meteo Station.

Day 3: Skiing on Gaura Valley and Ialomita Valley. Accommodation at Omu Peak chalet.

Day 4: Skiing on Cerbului Valley then transfer to Fagaras Mountains, Balea area. Accommodation at Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 5: Skiing on Doamna Valley. Accommodation at Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 6: Skiing on Balii Valley to Balea Waterfalls, transfer to Sambata Valley.

Day 7: Skiing up to Fereastra Mare a Sambetei (‘Big Window of Sambata’). Duration 2-3 hours. Skiing through Fereastra Mare to Valea Sambetei Chalet. Accommodation: Valea Sambetei Chalet.

Day 8: Skiing down on Sambata Valley to Brancoveanu Monastery. Transfer to Brasov, accommodation in a private pension.

Day 9: Departing Romania.

- best period for this trip : February – March

- minimum number of participants 1, maximum number of participants 6.

- compulsory equipment : touring skis and ski bindings, seal skins, avalanche shovel, avalanche transceiver, ARVA, protection helmet, crampons.

- the mean of transport will be chosen according to the number of participants.

- ski mountaineering which requires a good physical shape, with resistance to long duration effort, for medium level skiers, who have advanced knowledge of skiing in big snow.

- accommodation is done in mountain chalets and boarding houses.

- certified mountain guide during the entire tour.

- the price differs according to the number of participants, so please contact me for a final price.

- the price includes : transport, accommodation, all meals, certified mountain guide as tour leader.

Day 1: Arrival in Romania. Transfer to Brasov city. Accommodation in a private pension.

Day 2: Transfer to Poiana Brasov. Going up to Postavaru Peak, skiing to Timisu de Jos. Duration: 4-5 hours. Transfer to Fagaras Mountains, Balea Lake Chalet. Transfer duration: 2-3 hours.

Day 3: Skiing on Balii Valley and Balii Bucket. Accommodation: Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 4: Skiing on Doamnei Valley. Accommodation: Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 5: Skiing on Doamnei Valley. Different route than Day 3.

Day 6: Skiing on Balii Valley to Balea Waterfalls, transfer to Sambata Valey.

Day 7: Skiing up to Fereastra Mare a Sambetei (‘Big Window of Sambata’). Duration 2-3 hours. Skiing through Fereastra Mare to Valea Sambetei Chalet. Accommodation: Valea Sambetei Chalet.

Day 8: Skiing down on Sambata Valley to Brancoveanu Monastery. Transfer to Brasov, accommodation in a private pension.

Day 9: Departing Romania.

- best period for this trip : January – March

- minimum number of participants 1, maximum number of participants 6.

- compulsory equipment : touring skis and ski bindings, seal skins, avalanche shovel, avalanche transceiver, ARVA, protection helmet, crampons.

- the mean of transport will be chosen according to the number of participants.

- ski mountaineering which requires a good physical shape, with resistance to long duration effort, for medium level skiers, who have advanced knowledge of skiing in big snow.

- accommodation is done in mountain chalets and boarding houses.

- certified mountain guide during the entire tour.

- the price differs according to the number of participants, so please contact me for a final price.

- the price includes : transport, accommodation, all meals, certified mountain guide as tour leader.

Day 1: Arrival in Romania. Transfer to Busteni town. Accommodation at Silva Hotel.

Day 2: Crossing Baiului Mountains from Azuga to Sinaia. Duration: 5-6 hours. Accommodation: boarding house in Azuga.

Day 3: Crossing from Azuga to Predeal. Duration: 4-5 hours. Accommodation: boarding house in Azuga.

Day 4: Transfer to Poaiana Brasov. Climbing to Postavaru Peak, skiing to Timisu de Jos. Duration: 4 – 5 hours. Transfer to Fagaras Moutains, Balea Lake Chalet. Transfer duration 2-3 hours.

Day 5: Skiing on Balii Valley and Balii Bucket. Accommodation: Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 6: Skiing on Doamnei Valley. Accommodation: Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 7: Skiing on Doamnei Valley. Different route than Day 5.

Day 8: Skiing on Balii Valley to Balea Waterfall, transfer to Brasov, accommodation in a private pension.

Day 9: Departing Romania.

- best period for this trip : January – March

- minimum number of participants 1, maximum number of participants 8.

- compulsory equipment : touring skis and ski bindings, seal skin, avalanche shovel, avalanche transceiver, ARVA, protection helmet, crampons.

- the mean of transport will be chosen according to the number of participants.

- ski mountaineering which requires a good physical shape, with resistance to long duration effort, for medium level skiers, who have advanced knowledge of skiing in big snow.

- certified mountain guide during the entire tour.

- the price differs according to the number of participants, so please contact me for a final price.

- the price includes : tranport, accommodation, all meals, certified mountain guide as tour leader.

Day1: Arrival in Romania. Transfer to Busteni town.  Accomodation at Silva Hotel.

Day 2: Trekking on route Predeal – Garbova Chalet – Azuga. Duration 4-5 hours. Accommodation : boarding house in Busteni.

Day 3: Trekking in Baiului Mountains on following route : Azuga – Baiul Mare Peak – Sinaia. Duration : 5-6 hours. Accommodation : boarding house in Busteni.

Day 4: Trekking on route Busteni – Costila Glade – Poiana Izvoarelor Chalet – Diham Chalet. Duration : 5 1/2 – 6 ½ hours. Accommodation : Diham Chalet.

Day 5: Trekking from Diham Chalet to Paraul Rece, duration 1 ½ – 2 hours. Transfer to Moeciu de Sus. Trekking on La Bisericuta Plateau, duration 2-3 hours. Accommodation : boarding house in Moeciu de Sus.

Day 6: Trekking on route Moeciu de Sus – Fundata – Sirnea – Pestera Village. Duration 5-6 hours. Accommodation : boarding house in Pestera Village.

Day 7: Trekking in Piatra Craiului Mountains, on route Pestera Village – La Table – Curmatura Chalet. Duration 5-6 hours. Accommodation : Curmatura Chalet.

Day 8: Trekking tour on the following route: Curmatura Chalet – Zarnestilor Gorges – Magura village – Moeciu de Sus village. Transfer to Brasov. Accommodation in a private pension.

Day 9: Departing Romania.

- optimum time for this trip : May – October

- minimum number of participants 1, maximum number of participants 7.

- the mean of transport will be chosen according to the number of participants.

- mountain tour which requires a normal physical shape, normal effort.

- certified mountain guide during the entire tour.

- the price differs according to the number of participants, so please contact me for a final price.

- the price includes : tranport, accommodation, all meals, certified mountain guide as companion.

8 days trekking in Bran area – Moeciu – Sirnea, with a one day trip in Piatra Craiului Mountains. Accommodation : Curmatura Chalet and private boarding houses. Details about the trip

Day 1: Arrival in Romania. Transfer to Brasov city. Accommodation in a private pension.

Day 2: Transfer to Moeciu de Jos. Trekking Moeciu de Jos – Magura Village – Zarnestilor Gorges – Curmatura Chalet.

Day 3: Trekking in Piatra Craiului Mountains, Curmatura Chalet – La Turn Peak – Ascutit Peak – Padinile Frumoase – Curmatura Chalet. Duration 5-6 hours. Accommodation: Curmatura Chalet.

Day 4: Trekking on route Curmatura Chalet – Valea Prapastiilor (Precipices Valley) – Folea House – Sirnea Village. Duration: 5-6 hours. Accommodation: boarding house in Sirnea Village.

Day 5: Trekking on route Sirnea – Fundata – Fundatica – Moeciu de Sus. Duration 5-6 hours. Accommodation: private boarding house in Moeciu de Sus.

Day 6: Trekking on route Moeciu de Sus – Poarta Village. Duration 4-5 hours. Accommodation : boarding house in Poarta Village.

Day 7: Trekking tour on the following route: Poarta village – Simon village. Duration : 3-4 hours. Transfer to Brasov.

Day 8: Departing Romania.

- optimum time for this trip : May – October

- minimum number of participants 1, maximum number of participants 7.

- the mean of transport will be chosen according to the number of participants.

- mountain tour which requires a normal physical shape, normal effort.

- certified mountain guide during the entire tour.

- the price differs according to the number of participants, so please contact me

- the price includes : transport, accommodation, all meals, certified mountain guide as tour leader.

A 8 days mountain trip in Fagaras Mountains, climbing the 3 highest peaks in the Romanian Carpathians : Moldoveanu-2545m, Negoiu-2535m and Vistea Mare-2527m.

Day 1: Arrival in Romania. Transfer to Brasov city. Accommodation in a private pension.

Day 2: Transfer by mini-bus to Fagaras Mountains, Balea Lake Chalet. During this day we will visit Brancoveanu Monastry from Sambata de Sus Village. Accommodation : Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 3: Balea Lake Chalet – Caltun Lake – Negoiu Peak, return to Balea Lake Chalet. We are going to climb the second highest peak from Romania, Negoiu Peak (2535m). Duration : 6-7 hours. Excellent view throughout the entire day. Accommodation : Balea Lake Chalet.

Day 4: Balea Lake Chalet – Capra Lake – Vanatoarea lui Buteanu Peak – Vaiuga Valley – Balea Lake Chalet. We are climbing another peak over 2500m high in this day, Vanatoarea lui Buteanu (2507m) which is offering one of the most spectacular panoramic views over Fagaras Mountains. Duration : 4-5 hours. Accommodation : Balea Lake chalet.

Day 5: Balea Lake Chalet – Podragu Chalet, on the main ridge of Fagaras Mountains.Duration : 5-6 hours, easy walk, nice landscape. Accommodation : Podragu Chalet.

Day 6: Podragu Chalet – Moldovenau Peak and return. We will climb the highest peak of the Romanian Carpathians, Moldoveanu Peak (2545m) as well as Vistea Mare Peak, the third highest peak from Romania. Duration : 6-7 hours. Accommodation : Podragu Chalet.

Day 7: Podragu Chalet – Podragu Valley – Victoria city. Duration : 5-6 hours. Transfer to Brasov. Accommodation in a private pension.

Day 8: Departing Romania.

- optimum time for this trip : July – October

- minimum number of participants 1, maximum number of participants 7.

- the mean of transport will be chosen according to the number of participants.

- mountain tour which requires a good physical shape, with resistance to low effort but for long duration.

- accommodation is done in mountain chalets.

- certified mountain guide during the entire tour.

- the price differs according to the number of participants, so please contact me for a final price.

- the price includes : transport, accommodation, all meals, certified mountain guide as tour leader.