1-Day Vlădeasa Peak Hiking Tour from Cluj-Napoca with Mountain Views
About This Tour
Sign up for this full-day adventurous trek to the Vlădeasa Mountains, the northernmost of the three high central massifs of the Western Transylvanian Mountains....
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Cluj Napoca · Languages: English, Polish
Know before you go: The Vlădeasa Mountains are the northernmost of the three high central massifs of the Western Transylvanian (Apuseni) Mountains, which belong to the Southwestern Carpathians. The main ridge of the Vlădeasa massif is about 50 km long. The eastern ridge boasts the highest peak, named Vf. Vlădeasa, which tops out at 1836 m. It is the third-highest summit in the Apuseni Mountains.
About Cluj Napoca
Cluj Napoca
Bursting with examples of the Baroque and the Gothic, Cluj Napoca conceals quirky art galleries and student clubs between its cobbled streets. Get a local guide to help reveal the secrets of this Transylvanian town.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus (gas, road tax, parking fees)
- English-speaking national licensed tour guide
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Hiking sandwich
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Flight tickets
- Private insurance (every participant will be requested to purchase trek insurance for the duration of the trip, covering mountains in summer conditions)
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Hike from Rogojel Village to Vlădeasa Peak
Meet your tour guide and head to the hiking trail starting from Rogojel village. You will hike for about 2 hours to Vlădeasa Chalet, where you will eat your hiking sandwich and hydrate with a warm tea. Meet your tour guide and head to the hiking trail starting from Rogojel village. You will hike for about 2 hours to Vlădeasa Chalet, where you will eat your hiking sandwich and hydrate with a warm tea. After the break, continue hiking to Vlădeasa Peak for another 2 hours. The way back is shorter, taking about 3 hours to arrive at Rogojel village, where the car will be waiting for you. After the break, continue hiking to Vlădeasa Peak for another 2 hours. The way back is shorter, taking about 3 hours to arrive at Rogojel village, where the car will be waiting for you. In the evening, the guide will take you back to your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca. In the evening, the guide will take you back to your accommodation in Cluj-Napoca. The difficulty of the hike is easy to medium, with 7 hours of hiking and 500 metres of elevation gain. No rock climbing is involved, and no special gear is needed.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Hotel/Airport at Cluj-Napoca · Tour start: Cluj-Napoca, Romania — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
