Our offer for one week
The offer described includes a relatively intensive program, which can of course be changed depending on the needs of the group. If necessary, you have the option of a day off where we can visit the multicultural heritage of the area. During the tours, Gyuri, our photographer, will capture our shared adventure in photos for you.
1. Day
Arrival
Transfer from the airport to the accommodation
2. Day
An easy MTB round trip from Kronstadt (Brașov) to Poiana Brașov
Length: ca. 23Km
Ascent: cca. 500 m
We start from the old town of Brasov (600m) and follow the old forest road to Poiana Brasov (1000m). Immediately after leaving the last houses, our path crosses a climbing area, the stones of Solomon. Then follows the 5km long climb through the forest until we arrive in Poiana Brașov. Here, in the largest Romanian ski area, we can rest a little. After a short energy break we start our descent. Our trail leads us mainly on narrow and technically demanding hiking trails through the forest from Poiana lui Stechil to the Zinne Sattel. From here we can admire the breathtaking view of the old town of Brasov. Then we have a descent towards Racadau, a district of Brasov. We drive under the pinnacle on a nice walk through the forest back to the old town.
3. Day
A moderately difficult 2 day tour
by MTB through the Bucegi Massif over the highest peak (Omu 2507 m)
Lenght 1. day: ca. 25 Km
Ascent: 1200 m
We start in Sinaia (800 m), our ascent begins right at the foot of the
mountain. We drive the first 10 km on a paved road, from 1400 m we continue on rugged forest paths and “easy” ski slopes up to the 2000 m high plateau.
Once at the top, the view opens up to us on the other side of the valley, on the Baiului Mountains. Now we continue cycling on the plateau to the Babele Hütte (2200 m), which will be our overnight quarters. Here we can marvel at the rock formations of the Babeles (old women) and the Sfinx.
4. Day
Lenght 2. day: ca. 60 Km
Ascend: 800 m
This day begins with an ascent
at the foot of Omu peak. We ride on single trails below a spectacular rock face and finally have a crisp climb to the highest peak of the Bucegi Massif (Omu 2507 m). Here we will take a well deserved rest
can do in the summit hut.
Then there is a demanding descent over the Guţanu ridge to the Strunga saddle, where we can admire a great panorama of the mountains on all sides. The trail continues in one of the most beautiful valleys of the Bucegi Mountains. We drive through the rocky Tatar Gorge and past the Ialomiţa Dam. In between we can strengthen ourselves with a meal.
Then the last ascent of the day takes us back to a whopping 1630 m on the Dichiu Pass. As a reward we have a breathtaking descent back to Sinaia.
5. Day
A demanding MTB day tour at the foot of the Piatra Craiului
Lenght: ca. 40 Km
Ascend: 1200 m
We start comfortably from Zărneşti, at the foot of the Piatra Craiului, cycling uphill to the plateau of Măgura, where we can admire not only the breathtaking mountain panorama but also the traditional construction of the mountain people. On the other side of the valley we see the imposing Bucegi Massif. Then follows a descent on a cart track into the Gradistei valley.
After a few kilometers we turn off and drive uphill on a paved road to 1200 m. From there we continue on gravel roads through sleepy villages straight towards the mountains. Arriving at the pass (1400 m)
the fabulous mountain panorama of the entire Piatra Craiului opens up before us. The way back takes us back to Zărneşti through the spectacular rocky gorge at the foot of the mountains.
6. Day
A moderate MTB day tour on the ridge of Baiului Mountain
Langht: ca 40 Km
Ascend: 800 m
This route starts in Azuga. The hardest part is at the beginning until we reach from 1000m altitude the alpine zone at 1550m. We can skip this part on the days when the ski lift is working. After reaching the alpine zone, we bike all the way with a beautiful view. The view of the Bucegi Mountains will be our companion on the whole route. After reaching the Baiul Mare peak (1809m), there follows a long descent (cca 20 km) to Posada. On this section of the trail, despite the technically difficult stretches, we can sometimes reach high speeds.
7. Day
An easy MTB day tour in the Garcin valley
Lenght: ca. 25 Km
Ascend: 800 m
After a hearty breakfast we start our relaxation tour at the foot of the Piatra Mare and drive 8 km up a forest path to the old border pass (1300 m). There we turn onto enchanted forest paths that will lead us past herds of sheep to the old Renze hut. From here the trail lures us back into the Garcin valley with a descent.
With a small but nice ascent over the Garcin Pass (950 m) we get back to Săcele.
8. Day
Departure
Transfer to the airport
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