7 days – Mountain running in Apuseni Mountains, Romania
Experience the best of the Apuseni Mountains and put your endurance to the test on a week of running with a certified guide from Zaiko Adventures.
Carpathian Mountains
7 Days
May - Nov
Very high
Intermediate
Highlights
- Experience the beautiful scenery of the Apuseni Mountains
- Run on a variety of terrains from grass to stone trails
- Cover up to 52 km of terrain in one day
Description
Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to run through the Apuseni Mountains over 7 days. Join one of our experienced guides exploring awesome routes while taking in some of the best scenery.
We’ll cover hundreds of kilometers of terrain on this week-long adventure. We’ve carefully chosen routes that not only are great fun to run but which also let you take in some great tourist attractions in these mountains.
We also want to keep you on your toes, so, you’ll get to experience both stone trails and grass paths. All our guides are accredited and experienced so you can be sure that you’re in the best hands!
The places we’ll visit include the beautiful natural reserve of Piatra Grăitoare and the Bihor Peak. The landscape here is filled with all kinds of colorful landscapes.
During the nights, you’ll stay at the Skipass boarding house which, complete with green spaces and outdoor terrace, sauna and swimming pool, is the perfect place to relax.
This is an awesome and unique way to see some of Romania’s stunning mountains. Get it touch today to secure your spot.
While you’re in Romania, you should also check out the Bucegi Mountains (a different section of the Carpathians) on our 4-day hiking experience.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Vârtop Route - Bihoru Peak
21 km with a 1,200 m altitude difference ran over approx. 2 – 3.5 hours
Day 2: Varttop Route - Rusty Cave - Galbena Gorges
19.5 km with a 1,350 m altitude difference ran over approx. 3 – 4.5 hours
Day 3: Vârtop - Glăvoi - Cave City Rădesei - Padiş - Vârtop
43 km with 2,340 m altitude difference ran over 5- 7.5 hours
Day 4: Vârtop - Bihorul peak - peak chicken (Cross Avram Iancu)
52 km with a 2,460m altitude difference ran over approx 6 – 8 hours.
Day 5: Scarişoara Circuit Route
37.5 km with a 1,950 m altitude difference ran over approx 4.5 – 6 hours
Day 6: Bears Cave Route
26 km with a 1,700 m altitude difference ran over approx 3 – 4.5 hours.
Day 7: The Focu Viu - Ponorului fortress circuit
26 km with a 1,750m altitude difference ran over 4 – 5.5 hours.
About the guide
Cosmin
5.0
(10)
Tour Operator
We are a mountain guide agency focused on guiding across the wonderful trails of Romania. In Zaiko Adventures, we love helping our participants to discover the natural beauty of this country in especially designed programs.
From camping trips for children and families to mountain lessons, hikes and guided tours, we offer a wide variety of programs with all kinds of activities. Naturally, all of them will be under the supervision of the certified mountain guides in our team.
If you follow us on our adventures, you will be able to climb the mountains of Romania and contemplate landscapes that you have rarely seen. Or, if you prefer, you can get away from the crowds and relax in a peaceful natural environment. Choose the most suitable program for you from our selection below!
Languages
English
What people are saying about Cosmin
Pavel
We had a great time doing a 2 day climbing trip from Cluj. The trip was tailored to our need, to fit our skills and needs. We had a chance to brush up on some skills and learn new ones as well as climb a variety of interesting routs. If we are back we'll book again!
Florent
We had a great day with Lucien who introduced us to ice climbing! Lucien is passionnate about mountains and climbing in general. He sahred his passion when teaching us the specifcis of ice climbing in terms of gear, anchors, climbing techniques. Super clear communication, clear plan for the day and flexible to accomodate our level and progression. He also gave us lots of tips about the region, as he is from there. We'll be back!
Philipp
I had 2 amazing rock climbing days. Dan was a fantastic and super knowledgeable climbing instructor. I learned so much and really enjoyed myself.
Sasha
David
Thanks Lucian for an amazing trip in the Făgăraș mountains, he was very skilled and flexible with regards to shifting conditions. Although we did not reach the peak due to bad weather, he made up a new route and I got the full 2 days regardless. Would strongly recommend to people with a little bit of hiking/climbing experience at least. Bring warm clothes, gloves and headwear!
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