Dear hikers,
On Friday, January 2nd, we set off with early-year enthusiasm on a new adventure into the rich nature of the Făgăraș Mountains. During our hike we will pass through two special protected areas: the first located at the foothills of the Făgăraș Mountains and the second in the alpine area of the mountain massif. The first protected area, called the Făgăraș Piedmont, is dedicated to protecting mountain bird species that are rare within the European Union. The second one, called the Făgăraș Mountains, is designated to protect the biodiversity of this area, including alpine meadows, large carnivores, mountain-water fish, as well as various insect species. Along the route, the guide will provide detailed information about these two extremely valuable protected areas in the Făgăraș Mountains.
As we have to cover an elevation gain of approximately 500 meters, we will meet early in the morning, at 7:30, in the parking lot of the Hervis store at Șelimbăr Mall. After a short presentation of the day’s program, we will group into cars and head towards the Avrig Valley. We enter a secondary valley where a fairly good 8-kilometer forest road leads us to the start of our route. After parking the cars at the end of this forest road, we will set off on foot along the trail marked with a red triangle, which climbs quickly through the beech forest towards the main ridge leading to Suru Hut. The ascent is quite sustained, helping us burn off the calories generously accumulated during the winter holidays. After joining the main trail that starts from the village of Sebeșu de Sus, we will continue for about two more hours through mixed beech and spruce forest until we reach our destination, Suru Hut. Here we will stop for a hot tea and a tasty soup prepared by the welcoming hut hosts. Those in better physical shape may continue together with the guide for about one more hour towards the Salvamont Monument, from where we will enjoy an extraordinary panorama towards Suru Peak.
We will return to Suru Hut, reunite with the rest of the group, and head downhill along the same route we followed in the morning. We will reach the cars before nightfall, closing our circuit tired but full of memorable experiences. We then head home to rest after a day full of movement, fresh air, and majestic landscapes seen from the high areas of the Făgăraș Mountains.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
We will meet early in the morning, at 7:30, in the parking lot of the Hervis store at Șelimbăr Mall.
ROUTE INFORMATION
Distance: 10 kilometers
Elevation gain: 500 meters ascent
Trail difficulty: Medium
Tour duration: approximately 7-8 hours
The hike is of medium difficulty, suitable for people with good physical condition.
The tour is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
Participation in this hike REQUIRES specific mountain equipment, such as 3-season hiking boots with good grip and waterproofing, as well as a breathable technical jacket.
We do NOT recommend joining the hike with regular summer boots or thick winter jackets.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Water or tea, minimum 2 liters per participant;
Food;
3-season hiking boots with good grip and waterproofing;
Waterproof and breathable hiking jacket;
Hiking poles and ice spikes are useful.
COSTS
Cost: 80 lei per adult participant. Children between 10 and 14 years pay a participation fee of 20 lei.
The tour will take place with a minimum of 6 paying adult participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
GUIDE
Proca Mihai – local and national tourism guide
Contact: 0720-003.332
Note:
– The route configuration and length will be adjusted according to weather conditions and the homogeneity/heterogeneity of the group.
– The organizer (guide) reserves the right to refuse participants who are not appropriately equipped or who have inadequate physical condition.
– Tours are conducted under safe conditions and with a minimum number of participants. The organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel tours without prior notice if these conditions are not met.
– Ticket refunds are only provided in case the organizer (guide) cancels the hike.
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By participating in this event, I consent to being photographed. I acknowledge that the photos may be used for promotional purposes, both online and in printed materials, within the “Anii Drumeției” Program to promote it. I declare under my own responsibility that, to the best of my knowledge, I am physically capable of sustained physical effort during hiking events without jeopardizing my health in any way. My participation in this event is entirely voluntary, understanding the associated risks to which I expose myself.
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The “Anii Drumeției” Program is initiated and funded by the Sibiu County Council in collaboration with the Sibiu County Tourism Association. Its main purpose is to improve hiking infrastructure in the county and promote activities specific to ecotourism.
