Ceahlau Mountains

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Ceahlau Mountains due to their greatness and the legends around them became the symbol of Moldavia region.

Area: 290 km2
Average paths length: 3-5 hours
Highest peak: Ocolasul Mare 1.907 m
Accommodation: 1 hotel (2 stars), 2 chalets (electricity, running water), 1 chalets (electricity, no running water), tent
Difficulty: yyy (challenging)
Landscapes: ***** (special)
Open: April - October

Description: Although they cover a small area, they consist in spectacular relief forms, most of them having their own legend and being a mark for beauty and grandeur. They have a very deep religious meaning for the Moldavians, reflected in their toponymy, being considered sacred mountains.

Location: This massif is situated in the central part of the Eastern Carpathians, whose limits are given by deep and large valleys, in east there are Stanisoarei Mountains, in north Bistrita Mountains, in south Tarcau Mountains, and in east Hasmas Mountains.

Highlights: Varful Toaca - Toaca Peak 1.900 m; Varful Ocolasul Mare - Ocolasul Mare Peak 1.907 m; Lacul Izvorul Muntelui - Mountain Spring Lake; Panaghia Stone; Cascada Duruitoarea - Duruitoarea Waterfall; Detunata Stone; Dochia Stone.

Price: - starts with 109 Euro/person* for 6 days - includes: transportation with IC and/or Regional trains, accommodation in chalets or tents during the expedition, traveling support provided by two guides.

- starts with 129 Euro/person* for 6 days + 1 day in Bucharest - includes: pick-up from the airport or railways station, one night accommodation in a hostel in Bucharest, a city tour, transportation with IC and/or Regional trains, accommodation in chalets or tents during the expedition, and traveling support provided by two guides.

You can also choose transportation with micro bus, in this case the price depends on how many persons are in the group.

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