Carpathian Escapes

Discover the stunning winter scenery of the Harghita Mountains on a guided snowshoe hike that goes deep into the frozen landscape. Snowshoeing is a beautiful way to immerse in nature and to find some peace and quiet from the hectic everyday life. Join a group of beginning snowshoers or take on an extended trail for 4- or 6- hour adventure, and watch for the tracks that deer, wolf, lynx or wildcats leave in the pristine snow. Explore dense forests and frozen alpine pastures in this tranquil environment, and hear the sound of your snowshoes crunching softly in the snow. See the Ciuc Basin or the prolonged Eastern Carpathian mountains range or the high Fagaras Mountains in the distance, take in views of soaring rocks with an icy glaze, and experience the remarkable tranquility of nature. This is a perfect budget-friendly activity for the family. Highlights of the tour: Experience the beauty of winter in the Harghita Mountains as you hike its breathtaking trails in the snow Led by a local bilingual guide Choose from two options for a guided snowshoe hike customized to your skill level Learn about the wildlife and geology of the mountains from your guide Keep your eyes out for wildlife such as birds, hare, fox or deer Stop for photographs and rest breaks at scenic vista points where you’ll get stunning views of the winter wonderland Family friendly Enjoy hot beverages after the tour Safety briefing and gear are included Snowshoeing offers you a way to see Transylvania and the Eastern Carpathians from a different perspective while enjoying outdoor winter fun and low-impact exercise. Gear up in layered clothing suitable for below-zero temperatures and make your way to the meeting point at the foot of the Harghita Mountains, in Izvoare village. Your guide will fit you with snowshoes and hiking poles that will help you travel across the icy and snowy terrain and provide a safety briefing. This tour is an activity the whole family will enjoy, as prior experience in snowshoeing is not necessary. Once you’re ready, strap on your snowshoes and follow your guide along quiet trails, experiencing the Harghita Mountains in its winter beauty. Get incredible views of snow-covered mountains and meadows as you hike, and have plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and rest breaks when you can soak in the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the silence. With luck, you’ll even spot wildlife such as hares, foxes or deer. Your guide will make sure that you will be walking at a comfortable pace and the length of the trip can be adjusted accordingly. The Harghita Mountains have great variety of trails for different skill levels. Just let us know what you are looking for and we will accommodate. Enjoy the quiet beauty of your surroundings, and after the tour, warm up with hot beverages and snacks in one of the many restaurants of Madaras Harghita ski resort, then return to your departure point . This snowshoe tour in the Harghita Mountains will allow you to get away from the crowds and explore a Carpathian winter wonderland. Joining this trip means being prepared for any kind of weather. High alpine weather can be extreme and may be completely different than in town. You must have winter boots or hiking boots, winter coat and pants, warm hat and warm gloves. Ski goggles recommended. **If you are not properly prepared for winter conditions as described you will be turned back and your payment will not be refunded**

Tura de schi combină bucuria schiului alpin cu libertatea oferită de schiul fond şi asigură accesarea celor mai frumoase peisaje ale Munţii Harghitei. Tura ghidată de salvamonţi începe la Harghita Băi, şi pe un traseu frumos şi variat ajunge la Vârful Harghita Ciceu, de unde putem admira peisaje pitoreşti ale Munţii Harghitei. În condiţii favorabile se vede lanţurile Carpaţiilor Orientali şi vârfurile Carpaţiilor Meridionali.De la Paitra Bufniţei cu o coborâre uşoară ajungem înapoi la Harghita Băi.

Excursie de neuitat cu schi de tură de la Harghita Băi la Harghita-Mădăraşi. Traseul de 12 km începe la Harghita Băi şi într-o parte urmăreşte traseul de crestă a Munţii Harghitei. Ghidul nostru, care face parte din echipa de salvamont din Harghita, are toate cunoştinţele şi experienţa pentru a coordona în siguranţă o tură de schi de neuitat. Traseul variat şi diferenţele de niveluri necesit cunoştinţe intermediare de schi şi o condiţie fizică bună şi . Traseul se duce între păduri dese şi poiane înzăpezite, cu pante mai uşoare şi mai grele, cu zăpadă neatinsă şi peisaje de iarnă fermecătoare. La această tură poţi savura toate bucuria oferită de schiul de tură, care combină schiului alpin cu libertatea schiului fond. După un prânz înbelşugat la Harghita-Mădăraş, putem urca pe cel mai înalt vârf al Munţii Harghitei (1801 m) sau ne întoarcem la Harghita Băi savurând fiecare secunde petrecute pe schiuri.

Leave the crowded ski slopes behind and discover frozen waterfalls, sunny peaks and forests smells of pine. We are walking on the untouched snow listening to bird songs while reading the trails of bears, deers, boars and other animals crossing our path. Whether you have only a few hours or you would like to spend a whole week touring we’ve got you covered. Choose your preferred route and our guide will bring your equipments. Don’t forget to bring layered clothing to be comfortable both up and downhill.

Challenge yourself with a full day snowshoeing tour to the top of the 1556 m high Naskalat Mountain. This 20 km long trail with 500 m elevation gain is quite demanding, but the spectacular view of the Ciuc Mountains winter wilderness and the local legends and stories linked to the place will make it worth it.

Snowshoeing is the easiest way to immerse yourself in winter nature and reach remote places even in deep snow. We will take you to some of our favourite peaceful mountain top through fragrant pine forests. Our tours are fully guided and there are variety of trails to suit all ages and abilities. We’ll bring your snowshoes, gaiters and ski poles, just get your layered clothing and boots and we are ready to go!

Glide through the fairytale winter landscape of the Gyimes hills in a horse-drawn sleigh and enjoy a wide view of the gorgeous scenery around! Our path for the sleigh ride goes through the forests and hills of the Gyimes Valley and none of those places visited during the tour are accessible by car, so it’s just you, horses and snow. There are some slower bits where you can enjoy the views and also some faster ones, where horses gallop and you need to hold tight to not to fall off the sledges on the turns. It’s so much fun! Our horses are local breds, used to mountain terrain, very friendly and patient, and look very cute. We also organize rides in the night which makes the experience really special. The tours depart daily at 10:00, 14:00 and 18:00 (the evening tour) from the front of the church of Bükkhavaspataka (Poiana Fagului in Romanian) located in the village of Lunca de Jos, 50 km drive from Miercurea Ciuc.  In order to assure optimal circumstances for organizing this tour, please send your request to book or contact us at least one day prior the chosen date. 📷 Fodor István

Snowcat tours in Bath Tusnad Min. persons: 5  Max. persons: 8 Duration: 1.5 h  Price: 50 RON/pers. without picnic and 80 RON/pers, with picnic

Canyoning and gorge walking are very similar adventure-sports. Usually gorge walking does not require any rope-technique: you wade in the water of the bed of the brook, you stroll from a stone to a stone, then you climb smaller rocks, jump off from waterfalls. We talk about canyoning, when at some sections of the canyon we meet such waterfalls, from which we need to abseil with rope-technique. In the Lacul Roşu (The Red Lake)-Cheile Bicazului region an excellent ground for adventurous gorge walking is the rocky bed of the Bicajel and Lăpuşului gorge. For canyoning the best ground is the upper section of the rarely beaten, extremely narrow and spectacular Pârâul Sec, which can only be passed with the help of an experienced guide and rope-technique.