Transfagarasan & Transalpina Epic Climbs

Overnight in Maldaresti manor house *4.

Route: Novaci – Ranca – Obarsia Lotrului – Vidra Lake – Dobra – Jina – Saliste   For your first cycling day, you will cross the Carpathians from South to North, following “the King’s road” – the highest road in Romania (2075m). The starting point is Novaci, ~40 km from Horezu. Arrival in Novaci can be organized by car transfer or by bicycle, depending on your wish. The first 28 km of ascent from Novaci to Ranca resort are amazing and difficult at the same time. Following a short descent, another area of ascent to 2,075m high is next. Then, after a short but difficult descent to Vidra Lake, another 13 km climbing are following, reaching 1,750m altitude. From here, a long 50 km descent is waiting for you, passing the Transylvanian forests up to Dobra village. Before arriving in the small villages near Sibiu, a final 5 km climb is awaiting, from Dobra to Jina village. The last part of the route is following traditional villages. The King’s road finishes in Saliste village. From here you will be transferred by car, for the last 20 or 40 km, to Sibiu or in the nearby Saxon village of Cincsor.  Estimated time: 5-10 hours   Overnight in Sibiu city or Cincsor village.   Included Meals: breakfast & snacks

Cycling route: Cincsor/Cartisoara – Balea Lake – Vidraru Dam – Poienari Fortress Morning transfer by car from Sibiu to the starting point of the route, Cartisoara village. The first 35 km of climb up to 2,000 m with an average 9% will be the the most difficult part of the day. The views are spectacular. Once arrived on top, you will have a short stop at Balea Lake for a fast lunch, before a long 60 km descending to Poienari village. Climbing: 35 km on asphalt road, Downhill: 60 km asphalt road. Maximum altitude: 2000m. Estimated time: 5-8 hours Optional we can organize for you one aditional day in Bucharest or Curtea de Arges or transfer you to Bucharest or your next destination. Included meals: breakfast and snacks