Carpathian Escapes

Meeting with the guide on site (by prior arrangement).   Program description: Canyoning basically means walking through rock gorges, with proper protective clothing: neoprene clothing and socks (this keeps the body warm), any shoe can be used which is so good quality that after soaking it does not fall apart, and a helmet. Anyone can take part in these tours (it doesn’t matter if you can't swim). We provide the tour guide (who is a canyoning tour guide and cave rescuer), individual equipment (neoprene clothing, socks, helmet), team equipment (dry backpack to keep clothes and small things e.g. cameras, phones, car keys dry, ropes and carabiners). Footwear is not provided, everyone should bring it. The Lapos (flat) Strait is the valley of the Lapos Stream, which separates the Kupás and Bardócz Mountains, in the area of ​​the Bicaz Gorge-Hășmaș/Nagyhagymás National Park. The road takes approx. 45-60 minutes but also accessible by car (in this case someone has to bring the car back). Walk through the strait takes 2-3 hours. It is not very popular because in summer it often dries out completely depending on the weather.   Useful information: You can only apply for our canyon tours from spring to late autumn, the warmest summer days are most ideal as the mountain streams in our area are all very cold without exception. We provide a one-time hearty, varied snack. Before each tour, the guest fills out a declaration of their own responsibility and we also recommend accident insurance, even though we have never had an accident before (and we want to preserve this tradition). Program location: Harghita and Neamt counties Destination: Bicaz Gorge-Hășmaș National Park Program price: min. 5, max. 100 RON / person for 8 people

Our aim is to impress the visitor with the beauty of the landscape around Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely on a Quad/ATV with a tour guide. Our destinations can be easily accessed through the forest, pastures, gravel roads, but easily accessible to anyone with our automatic transmission Quad/ATV. Our tour is a guided tour, which means we visit beautiful, breathtaking places/lookouts on a relatively easy terrain following the tour guide. During our tours, you can fully relax and enjoy a guaranteed experience. The tour starts from Forțeni/Farcád, 4 km from Odorheiu Secuiesc/Székelyudvarhely. We begin with a few minutes of safety briefing, then introduce you to ATV operation and get used to drive it on a road. Booking required!

Thanks to the support of the Harghita County Council, at the village of Corbu/Gyergyóholló has completed the installation of an approximately 150-meter ironed climbing trail, including a 15-meter suspension bridge and a vertical section with rungs of 15 meters. As a result of the activity of Eco Climb Association, a spectacular high-mountain route, category D and E, completes the 2018 Falco Peregrinus trail, contributing to an area where mountain and climbing enthusiasts find varied routes, right to their preferences and physical fitness. 47°01'12.7"N 25°42'00.7"E Photo: facebook.com/Via ferrata Piatra Șoimilor

Do you like mountain biking in nature? Are you searching for challenges? This tour is conceived for you!

Conquer the 1350 m high Pagan Mountain and enjoy one of the best panoramas nearby Miercurea Ciuc. This tour is designed as a great outing with family or friends to one of the best vista points of the Ciuc Basin, to the top of the 1350 m high Pogany-havas or Pagan Mountain known only by the locals. First enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your accommodation with our comfortable minivan or meet us at the starting point of the tour, in the center of of Frumoasa village (Csíkszépvíz in Hungarian). Once arrived in Frumoasa, your guide will give a safety briefing, then follows the ebikes unloading from our roulotte, sizing and fitting of the bikes for each rider, briefing on how the bikes function and how to safely operate them. When everyone is fitted with his or her equipment and happy with the setup of the bikes, the adventure begins. You leave behind the streets of Frumoasa, conquer a steep forrest road with the help of your ebike's electrical assistance, then have a break at a lookout tower of Frumoasa and its surroundings. Here your guide can introduce you to Frumoasa's multicultural background and rich history, then continue to the next resting point on the tour, to Saint Ladislaus spring where you can quench your thirst or refill your bottle. Here you can learn about the legends and love of the locals linked to king Saint Ladislaus. Continue your uphill ride to the top of the Pagan Mountain and enjoy one of the best panoramas in the surroundings of Miercurea Ciuc to the Ciuc Basin, the Harghita Mountains, Hasmas Mountains and to the Ciomad Mountains. This place is special not just because of the great views and the cult of Saint Ladislaus linked to it, but due to its richness in wildflower and bird species. The locals work this territory as a mountain pasture in the traditional way which preserved one of the richest ecosystem in the region. Finally an exciting downhill ride follows from the top of the mountain to Saint Ladislaus chapel where you can share stories about your ride with teh others and have some snacks. The last stop on the tour before returning to our minivan is Cibre bath where you can soak in your feet and relax a bit. Guaranteed departures: the tour departs every Sunday from Frumoasa at 10 o'clock, pick-up from Miercurea Ciuc and its surrounding villages is included in the price of the tour. Private tours are also available during weekdays on request. Please note Please bear in mind that prior basic cycling knowledge or experience is required in order to be able to join the tour.

Experience the thrill of rock climbing with this 1.5-2 h via ferrata adventure on the rocky walls of the Kiscohard Massif! This engineered vertical adventure powered by metal rungs, fixed iron ropes and an aerial bridge, is totally secure and perfect for those of all experience levels. Strap on your harness and follow the instructions of your guide, conquer your fear of height and enjoy the gorgeous scenery of Red Lake, the surrounding mountain peaks and the Bicaz Gorges from above. With a secured route and all necessary equipment provided, this fully guided tour is a family-friendly outing. Exciting 1.5-2 hour Via Ferrata experience in the Eastern Carpathians Stunning views of Red Lake, the Bicaz Gorges and the surrounding mountains Full instruction and equipment provided, no experience needed Whether you’re new to the climbing world or an experienced pro, this Via Ferrata tour is a great way to challenge yourself and get a bird’s eye view of Red Lake, the Bicaz Canyon and its surroundings. It’s all made possible by climbing a series of iron cables and ladders, each of which provide a safe, protected, way to challenge yourself and gain a unique viewpoint above this amazing natural area. Travel to Red Lake or Lacu Rosu in Romanian to meet your professional guide, who will teach you the ins and outs of Via Ferrata and explain how to use your equipment, ensuring a safe and fun ascent. Along with a helmet, you’ll be provided with a harness and lanyards, made up of two leashes that are clipped onto the cable for safety. Then it’s time to begin your climbing challenge above Red Lake resort. With the entire route secured in this manner, Via Ferrata is a family-friendly activity. As you make your way up guided by a series of fixed cables and ladders, stop to admire the scenery. In the second half of the trail you will also need to cross the trails iconic suspension bridge. Here you may write down a few words about your experience in the trail’s guestbook hidden at the end of the bridge. Your Via Ferrata adventure ends at the top of the 1345 m high Kiscohard or Suhardu Mic Massif where we can rest for a while, discuss the thrills of the tours and even trek a bit to get a glimpse of the Bicaz Gorges from above. From the peak we hike down and get back to the cars on a hiking trail. Please note that while no prior climbing experience is necessary, guests should be fit enough to climb a ladder.

We start our hiking tour in the mining town of Balan (840 m) as we embark on our trail gradually climbing to the Lonely Stone Hut (1504 m). This trail is part of the Bicaz Gorges - Hasmas Mountains National Park and it can be accessed only by foot or by horse riding. After having a break at the mountain hut, the brave ones can climb the 1608 m high rock cathedral, called Lonely Stone and be rewarded by the gorgeous panorama that reveals from the top. We continue our trail either to the top of the Great Hasmas Mountain (1792 m) or to the top of the Ecem Mountains (1707 m). We descend back to our car on the same trail. Those who choose to extend their trip with one extra hiking day, can stay for overnight at the mountain hut and enjoy the sunset around the Ciuc Basin and a traditional polenta with cheese and drinks served by the hosts.The hut has electricity, bunk bed style rooms and meals served in the dining room with long wooden tables and seats. There is no running water, but you can find a spring a couple hundred meters away.

Our easy walking tour is recommended especially to families with kids or groups of friends who like being outdoors in nature. The trail can be easy to moderate and tailored to the specific interest and physical fitness of the group. During the tour we hike up to one of the best belvedere points of the Gyimes Valley, the rocky towers called Fortress of Owls by the locals.

Join us for our two days snowshoe trip in the Bicaz-Hasmas National Park, after which you will enjoy a short off-road trip to the famous Red Lake. Our trip will get you into breathtaking backcountry areas and feature remarkable scenic views, exciting terrain, and the opportunity to see areas of the mountain that few winter visitors get to experience. Accommodation and food will be provided by the Lonely Stone rest-house. From the National Park 4-seated and heated Suzuky Jimnies will take you thorugh the forest to Red Lake.