Hiking around Pestera and Magura villages
2025-09-21 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Bucharest) | Piatra Craiului, Pestera, Romania
Hiking around Pestera and Magura villages, via Prapastiile Zarnestilor is always a pleasant experience. The full description of the tour can be found here.

GOOD (AND IMPORTANT) TO KNOW

Length of the tour: around 15 km
Difference of elevation: 580 m
Duration: about 6 hours
Difficulty level: T2
Places available: 10
Meeting place: September 21, at 09.00, near Fantana lui Botorog.
For your safety, please read carefully Day Hike Checklist, and be sure that you have all your stuff prepared accordingly.
Before booking your place it is VERY IMPORTANT to read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS of my tours.
In order to participate at this tour, REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY!!!
If you need support for booking your accommodation, or advice for buying different pieces of equipment, please message me.

Circuit Moieciu de Sus-Vf. Bucșa-Șaua Strunga-vf. Bătrâna
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Moieciu de Sus, Moieciu De Sus, Brasov, Romania
The circuit leading us from Moieciu de Sus village, to Bucșa Peak, and further to Strunga Saddle and Bătrâna Peak, is another spectacular path along the western side of Bucegi Mountains. The views that opens all around, once we reach the alpine area, are very rewarding.
Route details:

Time and place for meeting: at 08.00: near the barrier on Băngăleasa Valley
Some options for transport from Brașov are available.
Equipment:
Essentials

Day pack (25 – 35l) with waterproof liner
Drink bottle – 1 to 2 litre
Packed lunch and snacks – pack more than you think you’ll need
Extra high energy snack food
Fully charged mobile phone (and, optional, a light powerbank)
Basic first aid kit including hand sanitiser
Personal medication, (eg antihistamines, asthma medication, etc)
Extra base layer and socks
Rubbish bag
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Head torch/torch and spare batteries
Survival blanket to keep you warm in an emergency
Whistle in case your split up or need help

Other stuff (optional, but recommended)

Trekking poles (very useful)
Buff/Neck gaiter (for protection of your neck)
Ultralight chair or sit pad
Basic repair kit
Multi-tool or pocket knife
Bear Spray

Clothing
Conditions can change so be prepared:

Hiking boots with good ankle support and grip, or other sturdy footwear
Hiking socks in polypropylene or wool
Base layer: top and leggings in polypropylene/wool, quick dry shorts or pants
Mid layer: long sleeved top in wool or polar fleece – wear or pack depending on the weather
Exterior layer

wind and water-proof jacket with hood – wear or pack depending on the weather
waterproof over trousers, optional, but very recommended

Gloves in polypropylene/wool – wear or pack
Sun hat or warm beanie – pack one and wear the other
Sunglasses – wear or pack

Baiului Mountains in Autumn season
2025-11-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Azuga, Azuga, Prahova, Romania
Baiului Mountains are popular, both for hikers and skiers, being an excellent observation platform for the surrounding mountains (Bucegi, Neamțului, Piatra Mare, Grohotiș, Ciucaș) and having some good ski slopes on its northern side.
We will meet together in the car park, at the lower point of Azuga cable car (Sorica gondola), and we will go up to the higher station of gondola (start/finish point of our hike). From here, we will head off to the south, for a while, then we turn East, reaching, in order, the summits of Cazacu (1753m), Ceaușoaia (1615m) and Petru (1591m) . For the way back, we are going to follow, generally, same trails, with possibility of minor changes (depending of the specific conditions, at the moment of the tour).
Finally, we will get again the gondola for returning to our vehicles and going home.

Technical box:

Total distance: 15,3 km
Difference of elevation: +/- 519m
Estimated time on route: 6 hours
Difficulty level: MEDIUM (LEVEL 2)
Highest elevation: 1753 m
Maximum number of participants: 8

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Please check all technical details (including route profile) of the tour here
Being prepared for harsh winter conditions, is essential!!! YOU MUST CHECK CAREFULLY YOUR EQUIPMENT!!! The following check list will help you making correct decision.
Weather forecast for our area.
Meeting point: Car park Sorica gondola
Cost include:

guiding fees and professional advisory

Cost doesn’t include:

transport to/from Azuga (but arrangements can be done in advance)
transfer by cable car (up and down) – 70 RON/person

Tinutul Buzaului- Rupestral Ensembles from Aluniș and Nucu villages
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Alunis, Alunis, Buzau, Romania
Ținutul Buzăului is one of the newest UNESCO geoparks of Romania: . It is a land of treasures, that will surprise you at every single step.

We will start our trip in Aluniș village, by visiting the local small church, that is one of the oldest orthodox places of worship in Romania, established in 1274. The legend tells the story of two shepherds that had a strange dream: a voice told them to smash a stone and inside of it they will find an icon. Amazed by the fact that they did find it, they built the little stone church where religious services are still held.

From Aluniș, we will follow some unbeaten trails to Nucu-Bozioru area, where we will visit the largest rupestral complex. Dionysius the Spinner Cave (Pestera Dionisie Torcatorul), the stone house where the monk, skillful at spinning and weaving wool chose to live in solitude. The cave has places for bed, table and a vertical weaver. We will climb on a wooden ladder and enter the small settlement through a tinny hole. The cave was named after Dionysius who lived there in the nineteenth century.
From here, we follow the path to Saint Iosif’s Cave. Carved in a huge rock, the church has preserved the initially aspect. Above the entrance there is a fish, a paleo-Christian symbol.
Deeper into the forest, we’ll discover Agatonul Vechi and Agatonul Nou.
For the way back to Aluniș, we’ll follow other trail that will offer us the option to admire Crucea Spatarului and Hansaru Lake (The Lake of Thieves).
GOOD (AND IMPORTANT) TO KNOW

Length of the tour: around 13 km
Difference of elevation: 763 m
Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Difficulty level: MEDIUM
Places available: 8
Meeting place: April 18, at 08.30, town of Patarlagele near the junction of DN10 with the road to Colti/Alunis.
For your safety, please read carefully Day Hike Checklist, and be sure that you have all your stuff prepared accordingly.
Before booking your place it is VERY IMPORTANT to read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS of my tours.
In order to participate at this tour, REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY!!!
If you need support for booking your accommodation, or advice for buying different pieces of equipment, please message me.

Exploring Morocco-Marrakesh, Jebel Toubkal and Essaouira
2026-10-15 - 2026-10-25 | Imlil, Imlil, Morocco
Morocco was, from very beginning, one of our top destination. It is a magnificent country, that offer a real experience to any traveler with an open mind.
This trip is designed to offer you, in the best possible manner, the opportunity of enjoying some of the amazing popular attractions of that beautiful country. It mixes the pure trekking days, at very high altitude, with cultural experiences and deep immersions into the history of this beautiful country.
Full descriptions of the trip can be found here

GOOD (AND IMPORTANT) TO KNOW

Duration of the tour: 11 days
Highest elevation: 4162 m
Category: mountain hiking & cultural experiences
Difficulty level (for mountain hiking): HARD (LEVEL 3)
Places available: 10
Meeting place: Henri Coandă International Airport – Bucharest or Menara International Airport – Marrakesh.
Before booking your place it is VERY IMPORTANT to read the TERMS AND CONDITIONS of my tours.
In order to participate at this tour, REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY!!!
If you need support for booking, or advice for buying different pieces of equipment, please message me.
