Today’s track takes us from Balea Lac to Negoiu peak. We will pass known points like Laitel peak, Caltun refuge and lake, Strunga Doamnei, The return trip will take a different route, throuh Laitel valley and over Paltinu ridge, in order to avoid a thunderstorm.

Climbing to Saua Doamnei

Laitel peak, 2391m alt, with a nice viewpoint of our destination

Caltun shelter, close to the main track

Caltun lake

On the upper section of Laita valley

Strunga Doamnei, passing from Laita valley to Caldarea Berbecilor

Our target for today, Negoiu peak, at 2535m altitude

The return track takes us back to Caltun shelter, where a passing thunderstorm required we avoid the main ridge.

After the thunderstorm has passed, we stop to admire Paltinu valley

We stopped to enjoy the last rays of sunshine on Paltinu ridge. From here the track takes us back to Balea lake through the Transfagarasan tunnel.