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: 6 PHOTO GALLERY: 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