Long distance hike in Transylvania

I meet Mike few years ago, when he ask me to organize a 2 days tour in Fagaras mountains, climbing Moldoveanu peak, the highest in Romanian mountains! We climb the peak on 2 days, from Victoria town via Tarata ridge and Podragu hut, and we descend very fast on Vistea Mare valley. It was a really really nice tour, and I like the speed of the tour!
Few weeks ago I meet Mike again, and we traverse Piatra Mare mountains, in vicinity of Brasov, starting from Dambul Morii, over Piatra Mare peak, and finishing our tour on  Predeal town ski slopes, after a hike of 25 km…The weather was on our side, so we really enjoy the tour! I’ll meet Mike again in middle of June for 2 days tour in Fagaras mountains!
Enjoy the photos!

Iulian Cozma

Testimonial:

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.

Michael Eubanks, May 2010

2 Responses to “Long distance hike in Transylvania”

  • Mike:

    Nice to see these! They capture the scenery well … but not the bear ;) Maybe next time.

  • Dear Iulian,
    thanks for the beautiful pictures and update. The trails you do look gorgeous and I hope that there will be an opportunity to do a trek with you in the future.
    Greetings from Vienna, Austria
    Claudia

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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

Whaat a journey….Două zile concentrate, in care am ramas fascinata de ce frumuseti ascund Bucegii nostri. Daca in prima zi m-am simit ca o pasare, mergand aproape de nori, cu soarele in ochi si vantul de la Omu pe la urechi, iar seara am mancat mai bine ca la mama, a doua zi am pornit grabiti, si dupa 4 ore de urcat si mult coborat prin padurea de brazi, am iesit la dealurile cernite ale Moeciului de Sus, iar vacutzele, prietenele lui Iulica, ne-au dat binetze din talaga… Un traseu sublim, dar si vremea a fost de partea noastra…
Multumim Iuli Carmen si Catalin, Bucuresti, Noiembrie 2011

This was my latest of many hiking trips I have taken with Iulian's guide services. As usual, his route selection and flexibility to work with my schedule and abilities made for a fantastic hike! I have come to depend on his expertise in the region and he has become a friend and outdoor mentor based on the many hours we have spent hiking together over several years. He arranges tours well based on a hiker's abilities and he knows I enjoy a challenge. This trip did not disappoint - it was very memorable and challenging! There is also no substitute for the beauty of the remote regions of Romania. Thanks again for a great weekend!
Mike, USA, November 2011

Seine Betreuung vor und während des Aufenthalts lies keine Wünsche offen. Besonders gut fanden wir, dass wir das Dorf seiner Großmutter kennengelernt haben und auf der Hütte mit am Küchentisch sitzen durften. Die Freundlichkeit der Menschen war beeindruckend. Auch für unsere weitere Reise durch Rumänien hat er uns noch viele gute Tipps gegeben und eine tolle Tour ins Donaudelta organisiert. Wir danken Julian für die schönen Tage in den Karpaten und werden, wenn sich die Gelegenheit ergibt, gerne wieder kommen.
Astrid, Susanne und Holger, Germany – September 2011

Beste Iulian, Hoewel we de afgelopen week in September maar een paar dagen te besteden hadden, ben je er in geslaagd om een prachtige trip voor ons te organiseren. Ik heb uitgebreid genoten van je kennis over Roemenië, haar cultuur & historie en natuurlijk de bergen zelf. Heb een boel geleerd deze paar dagen. Overigens niet in het minst betreffende jullie prima bier, wijn en worstjes. Dank dat je dit voor ons hebt geregeld. Wij zouden je organisatie - en zeker jou - zonder twijfel aanbevelen voor dit soort trips. Het beste,
Michiel Haarman, The Nederlands, September 2011

Dear Iulian, thank you so much for the photos. I am sure I speak on behalf of everyone if I say that we had truely a fantastic two days in Bucegi mountains with you. The photos are the proof! Surely, we can recommend you to everyone we know. So once again, a million thanks and, who knows, we will see you again soon. Our best regards, Commissarissen Shanghai,
Jean-Pierre Bienfait and Alexander Werre, The Nederlands, September 2011

Although we only had a few days this September to get a flavour of your beautiful mountains, you succeeded in arranging a beautiful trip for us. I really enjoyed your knowledge on the country, its history, culture and nature, and of course the mountains itself. Learned a lot these few days. Not in the least on the excellent beers, wines and sausages. Thanks for arranging this for us. We would receommend your organization without any hesitation for these kind of trips.
Michiel Haarman, The Nederlands, September 2011
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