Ski touring

So what if it is winter? Ski touring is the perfect way to roam the mountains and explore the snow-covered landscapes.

From the first snowfall, winter sports lovers are looking for the best trails, the most favourable routes and the best snow conditions to go out for a ski tour.

Ski touring involves going on skis both uphill and downhill, only with the skier’s force, and it thus combines skiing with trekking or hiking activities, and sometimes also with escalade, for the experienced ones. To practice this sport, you need to have a thorough knowledge of the route, as ski touring is the ideal alternative for mountain hiking in wintertime. Classic ski touring is the choice of beginner hikers, who want light tours to enjoy the snowy mountain view, in larger groups. Free-touring, derived from ski touring, is the right choice for hikers who love going down the slope fast, especially on a difficult route, and ski mountaineering is the activity intended for those who are advanced in this area, representing the perfect blend between ski touring and climbing.

Sibiu County offers routes for each type of skiing, as the Cindrel Mountains are ideal for those who want to try this sport for the first time, or for those who practice it at amateur level. For the experienced sportspeople, the Făgăraș Mountains are the ideal place for ski hiking.