Hiking in the Transfagarasan’s Stan Valley of Carpathians
Overview
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5 hours
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One of the most astonishing trails from the Romanian Carpathian Mountains, starts on the famous Transfagarasan Road and ends, after breathtaking waterfalls, stairs and adrenaline passages at the Vidraru Dam, the highest and definitely the most beautiful dam from Romania.
It is a complex route, but not very difficult, being well laid out. But hiking shoes and extra clothes are required.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Good physical condition is required. It is rather a difficult hike.
Hiking waterproof clothes and shoes are requierd. Extra chage of clothes might be useful.
Not recommended for travelers with bad knees
What To Expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product We park the car at the Vidraru Dam and from there we enter Valea lui Stan. The trail is 9 km long, of which 2.5 are actually through the canyon. With the help of stairs, ladders and suspended walkways, we pass by waterfalls and high rocks. From time to time we will have to cross the river, sometimes even through the water, which is not deep, but it is cold and might get wet. It is a real wilderness adventure park, with a series of waterfalls surrounded by forest and rocks. There will be no shortage of adrenaline. After heavy rain or snow there is a lot of water. No refund if during the hike the customer decide to interupt becouse it's exceeding the level of physical condition. Hiking Duration: up to 6 hours, it depends on the physical condition of the clients Total driving time round trip: 5 H
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Hiking in the Transfagarasan’s Stan Valley of Carpathians
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Treking poles
Guide
Lunch
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent organisation
Ana-Maria A,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience in the Carpathians with a tour guide that not only organizes the trip and makes sure everything is done safely, but also tells you the stories of the places you visit, with a spice of local legends and folklore.
You must go!
Wander48151104697,Jan 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very cold at the time, but the atmosphere in the group and the exciting route engulfed me. Stairs, chains on rocks, crossing the river (and more than once), exciting stories from the guide - all accompanied us along the way. I recommend a tour with Victor!!!!
Lovely hike on the Stan’s Valley of Carpathians
ioanatza,Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure to hike with Victor on the Transfagarasan Stan’s Valley and I highly recommend him as a guide. The communication with him was very clear and nice. He shared very clear details of the track, as well as the required equipment and he also provided stuff that we did not have (like helmets) before we started the hike. I liked that he was all the time concerned about our safety, as I think this is something very important when you hike. He also told us nice stories on the way and he spoiled us with a lovely Romanian brunch just before we started our decent. I would definitely like to have Victor as my guide in my future hikes/trips.
10/10
Adriana B,Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing hike, done it already 3 times with Victor 😊 Very good guide, mountaineer from birth, good knowledge re history, fun, and that little extra smth, this time it was a delicious romanian traditional picnic 🤤
Beautiful winter hike with via ferata elements
Costinutza,Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The hike started at the Vidraru Dam, which is a great first highlight. Then we continued on through beautiful scenery, crossing some springs, in some cases frozen. Victor (our guide) made sure we felt safe to do so, and maintained the good mood with stories about the flora and fauna of the place. The via ferata elements (ladders, chains along the rock) made for highly instagrammable shots. Once we conquered a moderately steep slope (hiking sticks were nice to have) we reached the high point of the hike and made our way down. It was a fun and active day with good stories and good vibes.
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