Apuseni is a mountain range in Transylvania, Romania, which belongs to the Western Romanian Carpathians, also called Occidentali in Romanian.

Due to its unique landscapes but also its reach cultural heritage in 2003 The Apuseni Nature Park was born (Parcul Natural Apuseni). The Park protects one of the most interesting cave faunas in the country. Traces of the prehistoric man, as well as fossils of animals that lived in the Ice Age were found in several of the caves, along with rare bat populations.

By their position Apuseni Mountains are the first barriers in front of precipitations (the biggest quantity of precipitation from Romania is measured here) reason for which during the winter snow is present in thick layer making Apuseni Mountains a perfect destination for snowshoeing trips.

SNOWSHOEING TOUR PROGRAM
Join us on a tour in the Apuseni Nature Park.

Day 1 – You will be met on arrival in Timisoara, transferred to your accommodation in Vartop / Arieseni. This afternoon is for you to relax and explore the surroundings..

Day 2 – Snowshoeing to Cetatile Ponorului hut, the place where will spend the night. After a short break and a warm meal, we will leave the hut for a short nocturn trip mainly to visit “Poiana Ponor” a huge natural sink.

Day 3 – Snowshoeing to Cetatile Ponorului, a famous karstic area (highest cave entry from Romania is here) and after we return to Vartop / Arieseni

The itinerary is informative and is subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions or other unforeseeable circumstances. In this case, the money will be refunded or an alternative tour will be proposed. On request, we are pleased to put together a 100% tailor made tour for you.

INCLUSION
– Meet & Assist for the arrival & departure
– All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
– English speaking Mountain Guide
– 2 nights on HB

EXCUSION
– International Airfare tickets
– *Rental of personal equipment
– *Additional transfers from /or to the airport (in case of delayed flights)
– Food and drinks unless specified
– Personal expenses, tips, etc.
* available on request

COSTS PER PERSON
1 pax -> €450 / pers
2 pax -> €250 / pers
3-5 pax -> €180 / pers
6-8 pax -> €140 / pers

GENERAL ADVICE:
We strongly recommend to have your own personal equipment. It helps you feel comfortable during the trip. We have listed all the necessary equipment below. Please, check it and make sure you have it or you can contact us for advice and rental options.

NECESSSARY EQUIPMENT:
– Headlamp with new batteries + Extra batteries
– Comfortable backpack (20-30 liters)
– Trekking poles prepared for winter season

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT / AT OUR REQUEST:
– Light Crampons (with proper size and fastening system for your boots)
– Ski googles

CLOTHING
– Several pairs of warm ski socks (merino wool preferably)
– Thermal underwear (merino wool preferably)
– Hard shell: jacket and pants
– Down jacket
– Thermos for hot tea
– Polar, fleece
– Bennies buff
– Gloves (2 pairs)
– Comfortable backpack (20-30 liters)
– Sun glasses

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS:
Medical insurance for outdoor activities and passport.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT:
You have to be at least 18 years old and must be physically and mentaly fit for outdoor activities. You should have no contraindications to engage in anykind of oudoor activities.
All outdoor activities comes with a certain risk. Choosing professional guidance services reduces these risks to a minimum, but the unpredictable factor still exist. Buying this Tour you have to understand the risks and sign a liability release and assumption of risk agreement.

-/  FLORIN OCOLISAN /-

The magic of the mountain has always attracted him. There he learned that he lives in a harmonious universe where the stars showed him the way and the sun revealed the beauty of flowers. And it was there that he learned that the effort never goes unrewarded. After a while, in which he managed to climb almost all the massifs in Romania, he started to look at the mountains around, so it is that in 2007, he decided to go to the Alps. That was the moment when he realized that others have beautiful mountains too. Then he continued, mathematically, every year, to climb peaks over 4000m in the Alps but also to explore other mountains like: Tatra, Durmitor, Atlas, Olimp and Himalayas.

Since he loved being into mountains the step towards guidance then came naturally. In 2015 he decided to follow a mountain guide course, more exactly International Mountain Leader.