The Challenge

Join Compton Hospice on this incredible charity challenge. Experience the stunning landscape of the Piatra Craiului National Park and the Bucegi plateau on a challenging 4-day trek through the wilderness of the Romanian countryside. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife such as deer, goats and even brown bear which still roam the area, and enjoy the stunning delicate wild flowers that bloom at this time of year.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart London for Bucharest. On arrival transfer to a central hotel for the night. Dinner.

Day 2: Transfer to Sinaia (approx 2 hrs drive), from where we start our trek in the Bucegi Mountains. Passing the Romanian Sphynx (2216m), a rock formation that looks like the profile of a human face. You will trek across the Bucegi Plateau towards your mountain hut in the heart of the massif. Overnight at Padina Hut. Trekking time approx 7 hours. (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: After breakfast we start our climb up to Omu Peak. This is a difficult day which will involve an uphill ascent all the way, but with the reward of spending the night in the country’s highest mountain hut, Omu Hut, at 2507m. The hut is basic, with dormitory style rooms, gas heating and an outside toilet (no running water). Trekking time approx 8 hours (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 4: Today we descend to Bran (Dracula’s) Castle. Discover the quiet side of the Bucegi Massif as we hike to Bran, enjoying a different perspective of the mountain. Stay overnight in a local guesthouse (with access to main luggage). Trekking time approx 6 hours (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 5: A short transfer this morning brings us to Zarnesti for 2 days of trekking in the spectacular Piatra Craiului National Park. Today we face a steep climb up to 2000m, where the mountain ridge forms a spine with vertical drops on both sides. Descend to Curmatura Hut for overnight stay. Trekking time approx 9 hours (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 6: Our final day of trekking brings us back to Zarnesti, walking through a beautiful forest and a deep gorge. Later this afternoon we rejoin the vehicle to drive to Brasov, a beautifully preserved Baroque town (approx 2 hours). Trekking time approx 6 hours (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 7: Enjoy a walking tour of the town this morning before some free time in the afternoon. A farewell dinner tonight. (Meals included: Dinner)

Day 8: Return to Bucharest Airport (approx 3 hours) for the return flight to London.

N.B. This itinerary may change due to unusual weather patterns, wildlife movements, the ability of the group and so on. We will do our best to keep to the set itinerary however we cannot be held responsible for changes that might occur outside of our control. In all such circumstances your guide and tour leader will have the final say in the interest of the health and safety of the group.

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