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Retezat Mountains

9 days
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Ages 18-60
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cluj Napoca to Carnic

    Start point
    Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania (Your hotel from Cluj Napoca, 09:00 - 15:00)
    Accommodation
    Chalet (Carnic chalet or your own tent.)

    Included Activities

    • Guided pickup and transfer from hotel in Cluj Napoca
    • Train journey to Ohaba de sub Piatra
    • Travel to Carnic chalet by car or on foot
    Landmarks
    Carnic chalet
  2. Day 2

    Carnic to Pietrele

    Accommodation
    Camping (your tent or Pietrele chalet)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hiking from Chalet Carnic to Chalet Pietrele
    Landmarks
    Chalet Pietrele
  3. Day 3

    Pietrele - High Alpine Circuit Loop

    Accommodation
    Camping (your tent or Pietrele chalet)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hiking to Pond among the Fire Trees
    • Visit to Lake Galesu
    • Summit of Peak Papusa
    • Summit of Peak Peleaga (2509m)
    • Visit to Lake Bucura
    • Tea stop at Chalet Gentiana
    Landmarks
    Pond among the Fire Trees
    Lake Galesu
    Peak Papusa
    Peak Peleaga
    Lake Bucura
    Chalet Gentiana
  4. Day 4

    Pietrele - Peak Circuit Loop

    Accommodation
    Camping (your tent or Pietrele chalet)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hiking to Lolaia Peak
    • Summit of Peak Retezat (2482m)
    • Viewing of Gemenele reservation landscape
    • Descent through Valley Stinsoara
    Landmarks
    Peak Lolaia
    Peak Retezat
    Valley Stinsoara
    Gemenele reservation
  5. Day 5

    Pietrele to Bucura Lake

    Accommodation
    Camping (Camping at Bucura lake.Your own tent,)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hiking from Chalet Pietrele to Chalet Gentiana
    • Guided hiking from Chalet Gentiana to Bucura Lake
    Landmarks
    Chalet Gentiana
    Lake Bucura
    Balea Lake
  6. Day 6

    Bucura Lake Day Excursion

    Accommodation
    Camping (Camping at Bucura lake.Your own tent,)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hiking from Bucura Lake to Judele saddle and peak
    • Visit to Lake Zanoaga (deepest lake in Retezat)
    • Guided hiking via blue-marked trail past Lake Urit
    • Return hiking to Bucura Lake
    Landmarks
    Lake Zanoaga
    Judele Peak
    Lake Urit
    Varful la Stirb
  7. Day 7

    Bucura Lake to Carnic

    Accommodation
    Chalet (Carnic chalet or your own tent.)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hiking from Bucura Lake to Chalet Gentiana
    • Guided hiking from Chalet Gentiana to Chalet Pietrele
    • Guided hiking from Chalet Pietrele to Chalet Carnic
    Landmarks
    Chalet Gentiana
    Chalet Pietrele
    Carnic chalet
    Balea Lake
  8. Day 8

    Carnic to Cluj Napoca

    Included Activities

    • Guided hiking from Chalet Carnic to Ohaba de sub Piatra
    • Train journey from Ohaba de sub Piatra to Cluj Napoca
    Landmarks
    Carnic chalet
  9. Day 9

    Cluj Napoca to Home

    End point
    Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania (Your hotel from Cluj Napoca, 17:00 - 21:00)
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Number of tours

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Age Range

16 to 60 years old

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Pernes Arin. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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