Bucsa Peak – Strunga shelter, Bucegi, May 2021

Today’s one day hike takes us from Moeciu de Sus village towards Bucsa peak, then follows Bucsa pass, over Coltii Strungii ridge to Strunga shelter. We will reach Moeciu de Sus again on a different track, the one that goes through Pravalelor valley,

The first pano of the day, taken just under Bucsa peak, shows us in the forest we crossed to get here and in the far back the Piatra Craiului mountain ridge.

Here we are on Bucsa peak, getting a good overal view of the western side of the Bucegi range but also of Leaota and Piatra Craiului mountains.

Here we already crossed Bucsa saddle and after a quick climb we get the first views towards the Bucegi plateau.

We went a bit of the marked track to climb on this ridge, called Coltii Strungii (Strungii teeth).

Pano taken in front of the Strunga shelter, a clean and well maintained wooden hut. We’re always happy to pass by this friendly place so we stopped for a quick snack.

After leaving from Strunga shelter, we have to cross this exposed area under Grohotisul range. This is on an avalanche path so crossing it needs extra care in the winter.

Last pano of the day, before arriving back in Moeciu de Sus. We are crossing the little wooden bridges over the river in Pravalelor valley. The name means “tumbling”, refering to the steepness of the valley and the many waterfalls of the river. At this time, the melted snow meant that the river was out of it’s normal course and size and was running even on the walking track.

Ineu peak and Curatel (Ancuta) shelter, Rodnei, May 2021

We started our hike from Valea Vinului (Wine valley) and on the first day we had an easy climb to Curatel shelter. The weather was warm and cloudy, so perfect for hiking.

This is us arrived at Curatel pass and we get a splendid view of the surrounding areas. We noticed quite a few cows, horses and sheep grazing in both valleys.

This is the place we chose to spend two nights, there’s minimal furniture inside but it’s clean. For us it was perfect, so please, remember to keep it clean and lock the door when you leave.

Higher up, the snow becomes more and more fun to climb.

On our second day, we hiked up to Ineu peak. On the way we found a lot of snow remaining. In this point the track coming up from Lala lakes joins with our track, but the snow made the crossing unsafe.

This shelter is called “Under Ineu peak”. Plenty of snow left around it, we didn’t try to get in since we didn’t have the snow shovel with us.

Finally, we arrive on Ineu peak at 2279m altitude. The clouds would come and go, making the scenery spectacular. It wasn’t too cold, we spent a bit of time here looking in all directions and making plans for a future visit to the Lala lakes.

We then went back to Curatel shelter, and decided to spend another night here and enjoy the “mountain hut” a bit more. The next day we chose to walk down on the winter path, in case we would come back in winter time.

Fagaras, Negoiu peak, Aug 2017

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.

Piatra Craiului, Braul Cioranga, Aug 2016

On the track from Plaiul Foii – Braul Cioranga – Ascutit peak. The shelter is called Refugiul Ascuns (the Hidden shelter).

Passing through some narrow gaps.

The view from Braul Cioranga (Cioranga ledge)

Finally on the peak ( varful Ascutit)

And the shelter with the same name (refugiul Ascutit)

Hiking towards Padina Popii, our intended descent route.

Enjoying the last bit of the summit before going down to Plaiul Foii.

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