Dear hikers,
We invite you to a hike in the Făgăraș Mountains, on a spectacular route that will take us through Fereastra Mică, over Slănina Peak, towards Fereastra Mare and Piatra Caprei.
The hike is of medium-high difficulty and follows a partly wild, picturesque and very rarely travelled route. We will start from Valea Sâmbetei, climb through Căldarea Inferioară Răcorele, then continue towards Fereastra Mică, Slănina Peak, Fereastra Mare, La Cruce and Piatra Caprei, before returning to Valea Sâmbetei.
The route we will follow is: Valea Sâmbetei – Căldarea Inferioară Răcorele – Fereastra Mică – Slănina Peak – Fereastra Mare – La Cruce – Piatra Caprei – Valea Sâmbetei.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
Saturday, 01.08.2026, at 07:00
Location: HERVIS store parking lot, Shopping City Șelimbăr
ROUTE INFORMATION
- Difficulty: medium-high
- Duration: 8–9 hours
- Elevation gain: approximately 1,400 m
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- mountain boots above the ankle
- rain/wind clothing, in several layers
- thermal layer
- rain poncho
- cap/sun protection
- thin hat/thin gloves/buff
- headlamp
- water bottle (minimum 1 litre)
- sandwiches/snacks
Recommended:
- trekking poles
COSTS
80 lei/person
For children up to 14 years old, participation is free of charge if accompanied by an adult. The tour will take place with a maximum of 20 participants.
TRANSPORTATION
We can provide round-trip transportation for a limited number of people. To reserve your place, please contact us by phone at 0744 371 547 after completing the registration.
GUIDE
Radu Zaharie – mountain guide
Contact: 0744 371 547
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.
