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This tour will lead you to the wilderness areas of the Carpathian Mountains, revealing the undisclosed legacy of the last patches of virgin forests with bears and wolves making the rules.
But also it will open a window to the archaic life in the remote villages with local history, life philosophy, culture and traditions organically linked to the forests sheltering them.
We invite you to see and capture the unique assets of place and merge in depth of these treasures and expand your cultural horizon.
Group size: min. 6, max. 10 persons.
Price: will be calculated according with the group size, please contact the tour operator
Package includes: a day trip to the virgin forests in Ţibles Mountains and wildlife observation in the evening, a two day cycling tour along the Mara and Cosău rivers, 3 days of trekking in the Maramureş and Rodnei Mountains, guidance and interpretation in English, bicycle renting for 2 days, contribution for the WWF’s conservation activity in Maramureş.
Virgin forests and wildlife observationA day of tracking – dedicated for discovery of the virgin forests hosting the last giants of Maramureş in Ţibles Mountains – trees of 300 years and more, embracing steep slopes and massive rocks in old forests like 1000 years ago, with species of plants and animals long lost in other places in Europe.
The region is famous for hosting the biggest population of brown bears, a true reservoir of wildlife. It is the perfect place to deepen your knowledge related to bears: habitat preferences, food habits and behavior.
The brown bear has always been the subject for fascination for everybody whilst its image has found a place in our traditional customs and in the stories of local people who, throughout time, have learned to live close to it and respect it.
During your trip you should move in silence, and pay attention to the signs of the wildlife presence: footprints in mud or snow stool. Your guide will teach you to “read” the species type and their diet from these signs.
To enrich the experiences of the day, bear watching is programmed at the Baiuţ observatory, assisted by our experienced wildlife guides.
Two day cycling tour along the Mara and Cosău rivers
Itinerary of day 1: Breb – Budeşti – Sârbi – Călinești – Ocna Şugatag – Handal – BrebThis day will reveal the cultural heritage of Maramureş settled in a beautiful landscape scenery.
Highlights of the day: UNESCO heritage wooden church in Budeşti; peasant technical devices in Sârbi. The whirlpool, the fulling mill, the threshing machine, the flour mill, and the distillery in this complex are driven by the waters of the river Cosău and are used by the locals to wash and thicken the woollen fabrics, separate and grind grains, and make the local brandy; historic monument wooden church and traditional crafts in Călineşti; salted lakes in Ocna Şuhatag.
Distance of cycling/day: 25 km. on asphalt and country roads
Difficulty: from medium to low
Itinerary of day 2: Breb – Budeşti – Valea Mare – Gura Râielor – Schitul Roşia – back on the same way.
After passing Budeşti village, the gorgeous valley of Mare stream will make your day unforgettable. Surrounded by volcanic mountains cheerful clearings and grazing areas are opening the view along the road ascending to Roşia Monastery, a monastic settlement built of wood and stone in traditional style of Maramureş.
Distance of cycling/day : 27 km. on asphalt road
Difficulty: medium
Highest peaks and wildernessin the Maramureş Mountains and Rodnei Mountains 3 days of tracking in the Eastern Carpathians
Itinerary of day 1: Tomnatecu Peak (1618 m.) – Natural Reserve Daffodils Glade TOMNATEC – SEHLEANU – Certina Peak (1184 m.) – Repedea;
6-7 hours; 15 km. of walk
accommodation in Crasna Vişeului at local guesthouse
Itinerary of day 2: Prislop Pass (Prislop Inn 1413 m. ) – Fântâna Stanchii (1700 m.) – Tarniţa Bălăsânii (faunistic reserve) – Cearcănu Peak (1847 m.) – Prislop Pass
7 hour; 15 km. of walk
accommodation in Borşa – at local guesthouse
Itinerary of day 3 : Borşa – Ştiol (1611 m.) – Lake Izvorul Bistriţei (1690 m.) – Gărgălău Peak (2158 m.) – Şaua Cailor (1825 m.) – Cailor waterfall – Borşa
8 hours; 18 km. of walk
accommodation in Borşa – at local guesthouse.
We donate 10% of sales of this package for nature protection activities of
WWF Romania Association.
