Transfagarasan and Transalpina epic climbs

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  Tour Operator  CarpatBike

  Romania

 3 days (Bike: 2 days)

  250 km  (~125km per day)

 Avid

 Big climbs, On-road

Guided

Supported

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Experience a two days cycling adventure, crossing two times Carpathians from South to North and from North to South, and spend one night in Sibiu – former Cultural European Capital in 2006 and one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Romania.

Your trip starts in Horezu area, a remarkable center of ceramic workshops included in UNESCO World Heritage. You will be accommodating in an old beautifully restored manor house in Maldaresti, close to Horezu area. For groups, we recommend to organize your trip during weekdays, due the high traffic on both routes.

Highlights

  • Transfagarasan and Transalpina high alpine roads
  • Sibiu old medieval city
  • Horezu ceramics center
  • Balea Lake
  • Balea Cascade
  • Villages around Sibiu
  • Vidra Lake

Tour Information

From

Horezu

To

Curtea de Arges

Cost From

Guided    379

Departure(s)

July 19-21, September 20-22, 2024

Single Supplement

€88

Inclusions

  • 2 nights accommodation in 4* old manor houses (differs of optional days included)
  • All Breakfasts, 2 Dinners and snacks/ picnic lunches
  • Transfer cost from Horezu area to Novaci, from Saliste to Sibiu and from Sibiu/Cincsor to Cartisoara
  • Tickets to several historical sights included in the itinerary
  • Luggage transportation and vehicle Assistance (whenever roads allow it to pass)
  • Energizing bars & water supply
  • Detailed trip description and programme, GPX maps
  • English speaking accompanying bike guide (Note: German or French also possible)
  • Local Taxes
  • Complimentary branded CarpatBike merchandise

Exclusions

  • Airfare cost
  • Alcoholic and additional drinks or meals during the programme
  • Tips for your cycling guide (from 25 EUR/day) or at restaurants (~10% of the bill)
  • Extra charges for laundry telephone or fax charges, room service, etc.
  • Transfer costs from Bucharest to the trip start and from Curtea de Arges back to Bucharest
  • Individual travel Insurance for the trip (compulsory in order to be accepted for the tour) and Individual insurance for special activities (recommended)
  • Additional local guides, if required

Options

  • Bike rental and transport (on request)

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