Hargita Outdoor

Conquer the 1350 m high Pagan Mountain and enjoy one of the best panoramas nearby Miercurea Ciuc. This tour is designed as a great outing with family or friends to one of the best vista points of the Ciuc Basin, to the top of the 1350 m high Pogany-havas or Pagan Mountain known only by the locals. First enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your accommodation with our comfortable minivan or meet us at the starting point of the tour, in the center of of Frumoasa village (Csíkszépvíz in Hungarian). Once arrived in Frumoasa, your guide will give a safety briefing, then follows the ebikes unloading from our roulotte, sizing and fitting of the bikes for each rider, briefing on how the bikes function and how to safely operate them. When everyone is fitted with his or her equipment and happy with the setup of the bikes, the adventure begins. You leave behind the streets of Frumoasa, conquer a steep forrest road with the help of your ebike's electrical assistance, then have a break at a lookout tower of Frumoasa and its surroundings. Here your guide can introduce you to Frumoasa's multicultural background and rich history, then continue to the next resting point on the tour, to Saint Ladislaus spring where you can quench your thirst or refill your bottle. Here you can learn about the legends and love of the locals linked to king Saint Ladislaus. Continue your uphill ride to the top of the Pagan Mountain and enjoy one of the best panoramas in the surroundings of Miercurea Ciuc to the Ciuc Basin, the Harghita Mountains, Hasmas Mountains and to the Ciomad Mountains. This place is special not just because of the great views and the cult of Saint Ladislaus linked to it, but due to its richness in wildflower and bird species. The locals work this territory as a mountain pasture in the traditional way which preserved one of the richest ecosystem in the region. Finally an exciting downhill ride follows from the top of the mountain to Saint Ladislaus chapel where you can share stories about your ride with teh others and have some snacks. The last stop on the tour before returning to our minivan is Cibre bath where you can soak in your feet and relax a bit. Guaranteed departures: the tour departs every Sunday from Frumoasa at 10 o'clock, pick-up from Miercurea Ciuc and its surrounding villages is included in the price of the tour. Private tours are also available during weekdays on request. Please note Please bear in mind that prior basic cycling knowledge or experience is required in order to be able to join the tour.

We start our hiking tour in the mining town of Balan (840 m) as we embark on our trail gradually climbing to the Lonely Stone Hut (1504 m). This trail is part of the Bicaz Gorges - Hasmas Mountains National Park and it can be accessed only by foot or by horse riding. After having a break at the mountain hut, the brave ones can climb the 1608 m high rock cathedral, called Lonely Stone and be rewarded by the gorgeous panorama that reveals from the top. We continue our trail either to the top of the Great Hasmas Mountain (1792 m) or to the top of the Ecem Mountains (1707 m). We descend back to our car on the same trail. Those who choose to extend their trip with one extra hiking day, can stay for overnight at the mountain hut and enjoy the sunset around the Ciuc Basin and a traditional polenta with cheese and drinks served by the hosts.The hut has electricity, bunk bed style rooms and meals served in the dining room with long wooden tables and seats. There is no running water, but you can find a spring a couple hundred meters away.

Our easy walking tour is recommended especially to families with kids or groups of friends who like being outdoors in nature. The trail can be easy to moderate and tailored to the specific interest and physical fitness of the group. During the tour we hike up to one of the best belvedere points of the Gyimes Valley, the rocky towers called Fortress of Owls by the locals.

Join us for our two days snowshoe trip in the Bicaz-Hasmas National Park, after which you will enjoy a short off-road trip to the famous Red Lake. Our trip will get you into breathtaking backcountry areas and feature remarkable scenic views, exciting terrain, and the opportunity to see areas of the mountain that few winter visitors get to experience. Accommodation and food will be provided by the Lonely Stone rest-house. From the National Park 4-seated and heated Suzuky Jimnies will take you thorugh the forest to Red Lake.

Discover the stunning winter scenery of the Harghita Mountains on a guided snowshoe hike that goes deep into the frozen landscape. Snowshoeing is a beautiful way to immerse in nature and to find some peace and quiet from the hectic everyday life. Join a group of beginning snowshoers or take on an extended trail for 4- or 6- hour adventure, and watch for the tracks that deer, wolf, lynx or wildcats leave in the pristine snow. Explore dense forests and frozen alpine pastures in this tranquil environment, and hear the sound of your snowshoes crunching softly in the snow. See the Ciuc Basin or the prolonged Eastern Carpathian mountains range or the high Fagaras Mountains in the distance, take in views of soaring rocks with an icy glaze, and experience the remarkable tranquility of nature. This is a perfect budget-friendly activity for the family. Highlights of the tour: Experience the beauty of winter in the Harghita Mountains as you hike its breathtaking trails in the snow Led by a local bilingual guide Choose from two options for a guided snowshoe hike customized to your skill level Learn about the wildlife and geology of the mountains from your guide Keep your eyes out for wildlife such as birds, hare, fox or deer Stop for photographs and rest breaks at scenic vista points where you’ll get stunning views of the winter wonderland Family friendly Enjoy hot beverages after the tour Safety briefing and gear are included Snowshoeing offers you a way to see Transylvania and the Eastern Carpathians from a different perspective while enjoying outdoor winter fun and low-impact exercise. Gear up in layered clothing suitable for below-zero temperatures and make your way to the meeting point at the foot of the Harghita Mountains, in Izvoare village. Your guide will fit you with snowshoes and hiking poles that will help you travel across the icy and snowy terrain and provide a safety briefing. This tour is an activity the whole family will enjoy, as prior experience in snowshoeing is not necessary. Once you’re ready, strap on your snowshoes and follow your guide along quiet trails, experiencing the Harghita Mountains in its winter beauty. Get incredible views of snow-covered mountains and meadows as you hike, and have plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and rest breaks when you can soak in the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the silence. With luck, you’ll even spot wildlife such as hares, foxes or deer. Your guide will make sure that you will be walking at a comfortable pace and the length of the trip can be adjusted accordingly. The Harghita Mountains have great variety of trails for different skill levels. Just let us know what you are looking for and we will accommodate. Enjoy the quiet beauty of your surroundings, and after the tour, warm up with hot beverages and snacks in one of the many restaurants of Madaras Harghita ski resort, then return to your departure point . This snowshoe tour in the Harghita Mountains will allow you to get away from the crowds and explore a Carpathian winter wonderland. Joining this trip means being prepared for any kind of weather. High alpine weather can be extreme and may be completely different than in town. You must have winter boots or hiking boots, winter coat and pants, warm hat and warm gloves. Ski goggles recommended. **If you are not properly prepared for winter conditions as described you will be turned back and your payment will not be refunded**

Tura de schi combină bucuria schiului alpin cu libertatea oferită de schiul fond şi asigură accesarea celor mai frumoase peisaje ale Munţii Harghitei. Tura ghidată de salvamonţi începe la Harghita Băi, şi pe un traseu frumos şi variat ajunge la Vârful Harghita Ciceu, de unde putem admira peisaje pitoreşti ale Munţii Harghitei. În condiţii favorabile se vede lanţurile Carpaţiilor Orientali şi vârfurile Carpaţiilor Meridionali.De la Paitra Bufniţei cu o coborâre uşoară ajungem înapoi la Harghita Băi.

Excursie de neuitat cu schi de tură de la Harghita Băi la Harghita-Mădăraşi. Traseul de 12 km începe la Harghita Băi şi într-o parte urmăreşte traseul de crestă a Munţii Harghitei. Ghidul nostru, care face parte din echipa de salvamont din Harghita, are toate cunoştinţele şi experienţa pentru a coordona în siguranţă o tură de schi de neuitat. Traseul variat şi diferenţele de niveluri necesit cunoştinţe intermediare de schi şi o condiţie fizică bună şi . Traseul se duce între păduri dese şi poiane înzăpezite, cu pante mai uşoare şi mai grele, cu zăpadă neatinsă şi peisaje de iarnă fermecătoare. La această tură poţi savura toate bucuria oferită de schiul de tură, care combină schiului alpin cu libertatea schiului fond. După un prânz înbelşugat la Harghita-Mădăraş, putem urca pe cel mai înalt vârf al Munţii Harghitei (1801 m) sau ne întoarcem la Harghita Băi savurând fiecare secunde petrecute pe schiuri.

Leave the crowded ski slopes behind and discover frozen waterfalls, sunny peaks and forests smells of pine. We are walking on the untouched snow listening to bird songs while reading the trails of bears, deers, boars and other animals crossing our path. Whether you have only a few hours or you would like to spend a whole week touring we’ve got you covered. Choose your preferred route and our guide will bring your equipments. Don’t forget to bring layered clothing to be comfortable both up and downhill.

Challenge yourself with a full day snowshoeing tour to the top of the 1556 m high Naskalat Mountain. This 20 km long trail with 500 m elevation gain is quite demanding, but the spectacular view of the Ciuc Mountains winter wilderness and the local legends and stories linked to the place will make it worth it.