Hiking vacation in Fagaras mountains and Ucea de Sus village, Romania

Omer, Ray, Or and Oran came to Romania form Israel to hike in the Fagaras Mountains. And some epic hiking they did: they were faced with harder physically and more challenging technically trails than they anticipated (or expected), but what they lacked in specific mountain skills (and gear) they more than compensated with determination, positive thinking and good humor. Always in the mood for singing, no matter how steep or rocky the mountain trails were, or how tired their legs were.We had our share of clouds but almost no rain (it only happened during one night, when we were safe inside the mountain hut) so the temperature was perfect for hiking. There were enough moments with good visibility so we enjoyed the majestic views of Avrig lake, Negoiu peak, Balea and Capra lakes, Podragu valley, etc.We spent an evening in a Romanian village down the Fagaras Mountains,Ucea de Sus, where we we pampered and cared for by Iulian’s family and friends.Great local food, authentic rural atmosphere. At the end of the week we felt like we had left home ages ago – is there a better definition for the word “vacation”?Greetings to Omer, Ray, Or and Oran and hope to see you all soon.
Horia Marusca, Brasov, August 2011


Testimonial:

It’s been a few days since we finished the 9 day trip in the Fagaras mountains organized for us by Iulian and Horia from www.mountainguide.ro The trip was absolutely perfect! The sites were amazing and the heights of the mountains set the grounds for rare views Everything was organized perfectly and we didn’t have to worry about a single thing from the moment we landed in Bucharest until the moment we took off.Our guide was extremely professional, providing us with info on all the relevant topics that came up and fitting in with the group perfectly
During the hike itself the guide provided us with the support and knowledge we needed as beginner hikers and also set the next days according to our wants and physical condition, showing some very important flexibility.I am looking forward to my next time in Romania and I’m sure I will have Iulian and Horia to set everything up for me

Omer, Ray, Or and Oran, from Israel, August 2011

לפני כמה ימים חזרנו מטרק אדיר של 9 ימים ברכס הפאגארש בהרי הקרפטים ברומניה
היה טרק מדהים, לא קל אבל מלא בנופים מדהימים ותוואי שטח משתנה

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המדריך היה מקצוען אמיתי שסיפק לנו מידע רלוונטי על נושאים מגוונים והשתלב בהוואי שלנו בצורה חלקה
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Dann die richtige Herausforderung – da kommt jetzt nicht nur ein Mensch am Flughafen an sondern in letzter Minaute eben zwei! Ja wir hatten zu keinem Zeitpunkt den Eindruck es wird Dir was zu viel oder Du kannst das nicht bewältigen! Man kann Dich uneingeschränkt als Organisationstalent bezeichnen. Zu keiner Zeit war spürbar, das Du sicherlich auch Sorgen mit der kurzfristigen Erkrankung Deines Vaters hattest. Ja Du warst immer der gutgelaunte und unterhaltsame Guide – frühmorgens wie auch spätabends!
Micha, Germany, March 2012

It has been a wonderful week for both of us. We came with a backpack full and heavy within a lot of themes from our everyday life. We're back at home now, relaxed and satisfied. Therefore we have to say thank you so much for the breath-taking tours, the delicious food, the great accommodations and lust but not least for your ministrations respectively all you've done for us. We think, we'll meet again next year for a great biking tour.
Alois, Germany, March 2012

Thank you also for being such a brilliant and enthusiastic guide. You are not only great fun to be with but also a very competent and extremely sporty and you really know how to connect to nature - Thank you for taking such good care of us and sharing and teaching us your love for this wonderful country. It is rare to find a guide with whom you can feel both safe and familiar but you managed to always adjust perfectly to what we needed and wanted and the demands and challenges of the tour were perfectly right for us. It was an interesting and challenging tour and we were having the greatest fun throughout while experiencing the wonderful nature.
Micha, Germany, March 2012

Wir sind gesund und voller Erlebnisse wieder in der Schweiz angekommen. Die Reise nach Rumänien war für uns alle eine Bereicherung. Die fünf Tage blauer Himmel haben uns natürlich gefreut. Aber viel schöner war es, als Freund und nicht als Gast empfangen zu werden. Das macht ein grosser Unterschied. Du hast uns die Herzlichkeit Rumäniens näher gebracht.
Claude, Martin, Beat, Marc, Fritz – Schweiz, März 2012

We have arrived well and loaded with memories back home to Switzerland. The trip to Romania was for all of us truly enriching. Not only have we enjoyed five days of cloudless skies, but it was also nice to be welcomed as a friend, not as a guest. This makes the difference. You brought us closer to the Romanian hospitality.
Claude, Martin, Beat, Marc, Fritz – Switzerland , March 2012

Thanks a lot for the 4 incredible days spent in Romania! A wonderful experience! And next time we’ll think about bringing heavier gear… ;- )
Izaskun, Alejandro and friends, Zaragoza, Spain, March 2012

Iulian gav mig en konstant følelse af tryghed, da han kender alle bjerge, og tager hensyn til dit niveau. Derudover, har han en stor historisk viden om landet, hvorfor han er en god guide alle steder. Han går virkelig udover pligten som guide, hvorfor at jeg følte at jeg rejste med en ven, og ikke en guide. Jeg kommer tilbage en dag, både for at rejse med Iulian, men også for at møde det dejlige og inspirerende folk og se den smukke natur.
Jan Swensson, Roskilde, Denmark – February 2012

Iulian gave me a constant sense of security because he knows all the mountains, and takes your level into account. Additionally, he has a great historical knowledge of the country, why he is a good guide anywhere. He really goes beyond the obligation as a guide, so I felt that I traveled with a friend and not a guide. I’ll come back one day, both to travel with Iulian, but also to meet the lovely and inspiring people and see the beautiful scenery.
Jan Swensson, Roskilde, Denmark – February 2012

Una experiencia absolutamente recomendable no solo por la belleza de los paisajes de Rumania , sino también por la manera de hacer de Iulian, una manera de enseñar, y explicar, cercana, entrañable , y por supuesto , muy profesional. Muchas gracias por esta experiencia de nuevo,
Nacho y Raquel , España , Diciembre 2011

A great itinerary. We started by taking the Cable car from Busteni to Babele. There we made a big loop passing thru Omu Peak and arriving after 8 hours in Pestera. The sun was bright and the scenary was incredible with the clouds in the valley. In some parts it was like walking on the clouds. Iulian had arranged for us a good stop for the night in the National Salvamont School in Pestera where we recoverd with a good meal. The second day was very nice as well since the landscape had turned white with the night frost. We arrived in Moeciu tired but happy. Next time will be in winter with snow shoes!!
Beth and Marc Desenfans, Bucharest, November 2011

Une tres belle balade ce lundi 14 novembre. Nous aimons les paysages autour de Moeciu car on decouvre la vie et les scenes de moyenne montagne tout en ayant une vue superbe sur les montagnes de Bucegi quand le soleil est de la partie. Iulian nous avait prepare comme d'habitude un bel itineraire de 5 heures de marches(sportif mais accessible a tous). Les quelques arrets dans les granges nous ont permis de manger en cours de route. A l'arrivee une bonne Ciorba nous a permis de nous rechauffer.
Beth Desenfans, Bucharest, Novembre 2011

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