With an experience of more than 15 years in tourism, the MountainGuide-Sibiu team; IULIAN PANESCU-Mountain Guide SGLM & International Mountain Leader UIMLA, COSTIN VOINESCU -Mountain Guide & Mountain Rescuer, VLAD CRACIUN-Tourism Guide & Mountain Guide, MIRCEA NAN - Mountain Guide & Mountain Rescuer, MIHAELA RUSU - Mountain Guide & Tourism Guide, IULIA POP - Mountain Guide SGLM & International Mountain Leader UIMLA & ALEXANDRU MIRCEA IEPURE - Mountain Guide SGLM & International Mountain Leader UIMLA invites you to enjoy an unforgettable vacation in the most beautiful region in Romania – Transylvania.
The Lotru mountains and the Cindrel mountains, are two impressive massifs which are able to be crossed both by trekking but also by mountainbiking. The amazing landscapes, the heights of the Carpathian Mountains and the life of those who live here, togheter with their traditions and habits are now easier to admire if you love mountainbiking. If you wish to combine both the adventure and the holiday together with the advantages of a healthy sport, then, we invite you to eplore one amazing corner of Transylvania, together with MountainGuide-Sibiu Team.
Technical details: -Difficulty level: Active – the tour is generally dedicated to experienced tourists; -Duration: 6 nights / 7 days -Ideal time of year: June - September -Length of the MTB-ing tours: 5-7 hours / day -No. of persons: 4-10 pax.
Day 1 : Welcome to Romania. Arrival to Sibiu International Airport. Transfer to hotel / pension in Sibiu. Traditional dinner in a Romanian restaurant.
Day 2 : The Cindrel mountains and Sibiu Surrondings on MTB. Route: Sibiu – Cisnadioara – Magura Peak (1304m) – Rosengarten refuge – Dealul Scheiului – Rasinari. Length: approximately 6 hours Distance : 35 km. Difficulty: medium. Difference of level: + / - 890 m. Accommodation and dinner in a local pension in Rasinari.
Day 3 : The Cindrel mountains and Sibiu Surrondings on MTB. Route: Rasinari village – Caselor Valley – Sibisel Valley – Apa Cumpanita Saddle (1303m) –Tomnatec Glade – Paltinis Resort (1450 m) –Oncesti Glade (1630m) –Tomnatec Glade – Fundu Raului area. Length: approximately 7 hours Distance: around 40 km. Difficulty: medium +. Difference of level: + /- 1200 m. Dinner and accommodation in a local pension in Rau Sadului village.
Day 4 : Riding the MTB in the Cindrel Mountains Route: Rau Sadului village–Negovanu Lake( Gatu Berbecului) – Rozdesti Hut – Muncelu Saddle (1657 m) – Batrana Saddle – Rozdesti Peak(1954 m) – Canaia Hut. Length: approximately 6 hours Distance: around 50 km. Difficulty: medium. Difference of level: +/- 1490 m. Dinner and accommodation to Canaia Hut in the Cindrel mountains.
Day 5: Mtb-ing in the Cindrel and the Lotru mountains. Route: Canaia Hut – Cindrel Peak (2244 m) – Steflesti Saddle – Frumoasa Valley – Piatra Alba Peak (2178 m) – Goata Mare Peak(1847 m) – Vidra Lake – Lotru Valley – Voineasa city. Length: approximately 7 hours Distance: around 60 km. Difficulty: medium +. Difference of level: + / - 1600 m. Dinner and accommodation in a pension in Voineasa City. Day 6: Trough the Lotru Mountains towards Sibiu Surroundings. Route: Voineasa city – Voinesita Valley – Jidoaia Lake – Buceciul Saddle(1650 m) –Dudurugu Peak (1784 m) – Prejba Peak (1744 m) – Sadu village. Length: approximately 7 hours Distance: around 40 km. Difficulty: medium +. Difference of level: + / - 1130 m. Auto-Transfer to Sibiu: 25 km. Traditional dinner in a Romanian restaurant. Accomodation in Hotel / Pension in Sibiu. End of MTB Tour.
Day 7 : Good bye Romania Visit in Sibiu City - Cultural tour in the historical center of Sibiu. Shopping. Transfer to Sibiu International Airport.
For any further details about this tour, please don’t hesitate to contact us!