40 lakes, and 25 small water eyes, together with impressive mountain ridges, makes the beauty Parâng Mountains. The trip takes place in the world of Glacial Lakes, but also presents some of romaniaţs hidden mountains: Latoriţa, Cindrel, Lotru

1 ST DAY, SATURDAY

Transfer by car towards the Carpathian Mountains: Bucharest Airport OTOPENI – Râmnicu Vâlcea – Brezoi – Ciungetu (230 Km)

Pitching the tents in the Repedea Valley area. Stay over night (height: 1.000 m) (3281 feet)

2 ND DAY, SUNDAY

Taking a tour in the “Piatra Târnovului” Massif: Repedea Valley – Stânele (Sheep folds) “Piatra Târnovului” – The “Piatra Târnovului” ridge – back to Repedea Valley. Overnight in our camp.

• Medium to difficult hike.
• Hiking time – 8 (eight) hours
• Height difference: 900 m
• Sightseeing objectives: the beautiful wild limestone area on the “Piatra Târnovului” Ridge.

3 RD DAY, MONDAY

Unpitching the tents and leaving the campsite.

Hiking: Ciungetu – Petrimanu – The Galbenu Lake

• An easy to moderate hike
• Hiking time – 5 ½ (five and a half) hours
• Height difference: 250 m
• Sightseeing objectives: The Latorita Gorge; The Petrimanu Lake; The Galbenu Lake
• Optional: The Galbenu Lake – The Latorita Waterfall (accessible only on dry weather; there are waters to cross). Time: 3 (three) hours. Medium to difficult hike.
  Pitching the tents in the Galbenu Lake area (height: 1.250 m). Stay over night.

4 TH DAY, TUESDAY

Unpitching the tents and leaving the campsite.

Hiking route in the “Latorita Massif”: The “Galbenu Lake” – The “Stefanu Saddle” – The “Lotru’s Spring”.

• A rather moderate hike
• Hiking time – 6 ½ (six and a half) hours
• Height difference: 650 m
• Sightseeing objectives: Beautiful view over the “Latorita’s Pail”
• Pitching the tents in the “Lotru’s Bridge” area (4 Km away from the “Lotru’s Spring”). Height: 1.400 m. Stay over night

5 TH DAY, WEDNESDAY

Hiking tour in the Parâng Massif: Lotru’s Bridge – The Zanoaga Lake – The Setea Mare Peak – The “Bird’s Ridge” (Muchia Păsării) – The “Devil’s Pail” (Căldarea Dracului) – The “Bird’s Lakes” (Tăurile Păsărilor) – The “Câlcescu Lake” – Back to the Lotru’s Bridge.

• A medium-difficult hike
• Hiking time – 10 (ten) hours
• Height difference: -950 m
• Sightseeing objectives: The glacier lakes “Zãnoaga”, “Pãsãrile”, “Câlcescu”, “Muchia Pasarii” as well as the rocky structures in the “Cãldarea Dracului” (The Devil’s Pail)

Stay over night at the campsite (Lotru’s Bridge – 1.400 m).

6^TH DAY, THURSDAY

Unpitching the tents and leaving the campsite.

Hiking route in the Lotru and Cindrel Massifs: Lotru’s Bridge – Lotru’s Spring – The “Cristesti” Peak – The “Steflesti” Pass – Iujbea Cindrelului – Refugiul Cinaia (shelter).

• A medium-difficult hike
• Hiking time – 10 (ten) hours
• Height difference: 900 m
• Sightseeing objectives: Panorama view from the “Cristesti” Summit as well as the glacier lake of “Cindrel”

Stay over night in the “Cinaia” shelter at 1.750 m (rudimentary accommodation available).

7 TH DAY, FRIDAY

Hiking in the Cindrel Massif: The “Cânaia” shelter – The “Cindrel” Lakes – The “Serban” Saddle – Paltinis/Sibiu

• It’s rather a medium-easy hike
• Hiking time : 6 (six) hours
• Height difference : 500 m
• Sightseeing objectives: The glacier lakes of “Cindrel”.

Pitching the tents in Paltinis (1.100 m). Stay over night. Accommodation in bungalows also possible, upon demand.

8 TH DAY, SATURDAY

Unpitching the tents and leaving the campsite.

Transfer by car: Păltiniş – Bucharest Airport ‘Otopeni’. (330 Km).

Our rates fall 2010

• from EUR 265,-/person (valid for full groups 9-10 attendees) – two guides/ transfers by mini-bus

Rates are per trip and include:

• Transfer from the Otopeni Airport to Ciungetu (230 Km),
• Food (3 meals/day)
• Rental of camping gear: tents, camping gas stoves, sleeping mats, trekking poles,
• Guiding service allover the tour English speaker guide;
• Maps of the Massifs Parâng & Latoriţa,
• Transfer Păltiniş -> Bucharest Airport Otopeni

© Outdoor Holidays, 2010