Făgăraș Ridge Trek: Peaks, Lakes & Valleys

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Group size

2-15 tourists,
over 18 y.o.

Embark on a 9-day adventure in the Făgăraș Mountains and push your limits on challenging trails. Climb high peaks, cross rugged ridges, and trek through glacial valleys. Sleep in your own tent and wake up to stunning mountain views every morning.

Explore crystal-clear lakes, dramatic gorges, and hidden valleys teeming with wildlife. Pause at Bâlea Lake, conquer Moldoveanu Peak, and feel the thrill of walking through the iconic Făgăraș landscapes. Take photos, breathe the fresh mountain air, and enjoy the serenity of untouched nature.

Test your endurance and create unforgettable memories on this tour designed for experienced hikers and adventure seekers. Hike long days, gather around campfires, and celebrate each achievement.

This trek is perfect for travelers who crave breathtaking views, glacial lakes, and remote valleys, returning home with stories, views, and moments that will stay with you forever.

The price for a group of 2 to 15 people is €1,200

Please note: Transportation costs form a significant part of the tour price (over 60%) and may vary. Final prices for 2026 will be confirmed at the time of booking, as fuel costs and other factors may affect the total cost.

Arin P. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, German, French, Romanian

I was born in Oradea city where I live now. As a child I wandered the mountain. My parents who were professors took me with them during the summer holidays in camps organized by the Ministry of Education, where we lived three months per year from June until September. Students were coming series after series. So, get accustomed with the every day routes, I memorized them so well, that the marks were useless for me. Then came the faculty, then the job and year after year I targeted the mountains one by one followed of course with a sejour in 2 May, the hippies resort on the Black Sea coast. In 2011, I 've got the opportunity to follow a course for mountain guides, travel guides and travel agents based on European funds which I graduated in 2012. This way I started the business which is a hobby for me. I think it is the best way it might be.

Tour highlights

Conquer Moldoveanu Peak

Stand atop the highest peak in the Făgăraș Mountains and marvel at 360° panoramic views stretching across the Carpathians

Relax by Bâlea Lake

Experience the crystal-clear waters and serene basin of Bâlea Lake, surrounded by towering peaks and dramatic glacial landscapes

Explore the Făgăraș Mountains

Traverse rugged trails, ridges, and hidden valleys in the Făgăraș Mountains

Route details

Your adventure begins in the historic city of Sibiu, where the group sets off toward the foothills of the Făgăraș Mountains. After reaching the starting point near Sebeșu de Jos, the trek gradually climbs into one of Romania’s most spectacular alpine regions.

The trail winds through forest paths and open mountain slopes as you steadily gain elevation toward Suru Chalet. Along the way, wide views of the southern Carpathians begin to unfold, offering the first glimpse of the dramatic landscapes ahead.

After about six hours of hiking and roughly 20 km on the trail, you reach the area around Suru Chalet at 1,425 meters above sea level. The evening is spent resting in the mountains, with overnight accommodation in tents or the chalet depending on weather conditions.

Trek details:

Trip time :around 6 hours
Level difference : around 1000 m
Altitude 1425 m
Travelled distance :around 20 km

Difficulty

Challenging

Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Tour provider's comments

This multi-day trek involves long hiking days (5–9 hours), distances of up to 30 km, and elevation gains of up to 1,100 m while crossing high ridges and peaks in the Făgăraș Mountains. It is suitable for experienced hikers with good physical fitness and prior multi-day trekking experience.

Accommodation

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Throughout the journey, you’ll experience a true mountain adventure by camping in scenic locations along the route.

Tourists sleep in their own tents and sleeping bags, set up near alpine lakes, mountain valleys, and high-altitude refuges. In certain situations, such as bad weather, there is an option to stay in a mountain hostel instead (not included).

Falling asleep under the stars and waking up to the fresh air and breathtaking views of the Făgăraș Mountains is part of the authentic trekking experience.