Tour Description
Tourists have an opportunity to take part in a nine-day tour through Romanian Carpathians, Maramures Massif, Hutsul Alps and the Chornohora range in the Ukrainian Carpathians.
This tour is for those tourists that want to conquer the highest peaks of Ukrainian and Romanian mountains. Tourists must have personal tourist equipment and possess basic skills of hiking in the mountains. Moreover, the participants of the tour have an opportunity to visit famous tourist centers of the region: Yaremche, Vorokhta, Verkhovyna, Kosiv and Kolomyia.
The number of tourists in the group varies from 8 to 40 persons.
The first day of the tour starts in Maramures County (Romania).
Maramures Mountains stretch from the Romanian border. This mountain massif is the highest one and is accumulation of several ethnographic regions (Romanian Maramures, Zakarpattia, Southern and Northern Bukovyna and Halychyna).
The main tourist objects are Vaser Valley, well-known for the railroad, which length is more than 40km.
As Maramures Mountains are situated in the northern part of Eastern Carpathians, they are surrounded by: Bukovyna in the East, Mt. Rodna and Maramures lowland in the South, as well as Rakhiv mountains, Chornohory and Chyvchyn mountain ranges (Ukraine) in the North.
The highest peaks of Ukrainian Carpathians are situated in Chornohora range, including the highest mountain in Ukraine ‒ Mt. Hoverla (2061m). There are also a number of mountains, which are more than 2km high: Brebeneskul (2036m), Pip Ivan (2028m), Petros (2022m), Hutyn-Tomnatyk (2016m) and Rebra (2001m). The mountains are separated one from another by not very deep anticlines, the height of which from Hoverla to Pip Ivan does not go lower than 1750m. On the top of Mt. Pip Ivan, there are the ruins of Polish Astronomical and Meteorological Observatory (with the nickname Bily slon – White Elephant), built in 1936-1938. It is the highest elevated building in Ukraine. The walls and the footing of the observatory are in a rather good condition. The solitary building, that dominates the mountain peaks, makes a unique, almost cosmic impression.
Chornohora is also famous for its high-mountain lakes – Brebeneskul (2036m above sea level), Nesamovyte (1750m above sea level) and Maricheika (1510m above sea level).
Chornohora challenges all the lovers of active rest. Here you will tread steep paths, and taste traditional foods of Hutsul cuisine no matter what the season.
Tour Programme
The route:
Viseu de Sus ‒ Tomnatec-Sehleanu at the foot of Mt.Tomnatec ‒ Vaser Valley ‒ Mt. Farcau ‒ Vindirel Lake – Mt. Mihailescu - Viseu de Sus – Sighetu Marmatiei – Ocna Șugatag ‒ Sighetu Marmatiei – the border – Solotvyno – Dilove – Mt. Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi, Mt. Sherman, Mt. Hoverla ‒ Zarosliak – Verkhovyna – Yaremche – Ivano-Frankivsk, or Verkhovyna – Kosiv – Kolomyia – Ivano-Frankivsk
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Day 1. Arrival in Viseu de Sus. |
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Meeting in Baia Mare or Sighetu Marmatiei, on the border Moving to Viseu de Sus through Sighetu Marmatiei. |
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The journey begins with the trip to the mineral springs. They are situated in Vaserului Valley. Tourists have an opportunity to visit Wine Valley, where mineral springs are at their best condition. Traditional wooden architecture: wooden churches and monasteries. Former Greek Catholic, now Orthodox church built in 1832-1844, other church was built by the Italian architect Maretti Augustino (1912-1914); the monastery of Scradei Valley, the place of pilgrimage, which takes place on September 8. The last, but not less important place, worth visiting is Jewish Cemetery and the district of German ethnic population (Zipserai). Settling in a cottage. Supper accompanied by the local folklore group. |
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Day 2. Narcissus meadow Tomnatec-Sehleanu at the foot of Mt. Tomnatec |
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The trip starts at the village of Repedea and continues in Repedea Valley and Tomnatec Valley. Tourists have an opportunity to enjoy mineral springs, Tomnatecu ravines and beautiful mountain landscapes. The Narcissus Valley is situated in the territory of Repedea Village and covers an area of 100ha. Sehleanu Meadow is situated in the soutern part of the Tomnatec massif at 1618m above sea level. The Narcissus Valley is situated at the foot of it. |
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Day 3. Steam train in Vaser Valley |
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The tourists have a wonderful chance to take part in a unique journey down the Vaser Valley, which is situated in the territory of Maramures Region. Tourists will travel by a steam train, one of the last in Europe. Travelling by steam train “Mokanita” is like travelling to the past: there is no cell phone coverage in the valley, no shops and other services. Tourists will have to buy food and other products beforehand. The valley is located on the Ukrainian border, so the tourists will have to take passport or identification document. The length of the river Vaser is 62km. It forms a wonderfaul valley with mineral springs. The trip to Vaser Valley starts in the town of Viseu de Sus. |
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Day 4. Mt. Farcau – Vindirel Lake – Mt. Mihailescu |
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This reserve district is situated in the territory of Poienile de Sub Munte, at 1700m above sea level and covers an area of 150,00ha. This natural reserve was created in 1994 as a geological fauna reserve, controlled by Maramureş Mountains Natural Park. Climbing Mt. Farkau. Taking photos of Mt. Sherban (1793m). The reserve is a mountain range with two famous peaks (Mt. Farcau and Mt. Mihailescu). Vinderel Lake is situated in the anticline of the mountain. It is the biggest lake of the Eastern Carpathians, situated at 1 684m above sea level. Moving to Viseu de Sus – Sighetu Marmatiei – Ocna Șugatag |
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Day 5. Moving to Ocna Șugatag – Sighetu Marmatiei – the border – Solotvyno – Dilove |
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Dilove Village is situated in Rakhiv Region. The route starts in the centre of the village, near the bridge across the river Tysa. To follow the route one must have a passport and a special permission. The beginning of a three-day trip from the village of Dilove along Bilyi stream. The road which runs along a rapid stream leads to Mt. Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi (1936m), the highest peak of Marmaros Massif. The level difference is 1600m. Dilove village is situated at 350m above sea level, and Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi – at 1936m above sea level. Lodging for the night in the house of the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve, near the mountain valley Lysych, covered with emerald blanket of different herbs. Milking sheep and making cheese. Evening near the bonfire on the mountain valley Lysych (1470m above sea level). |
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Day 6. Climbing Mt. Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi and Mt. Sherban |
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The distance from the house in the Carpathian Biosphere Reserve to the top of Mt. Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi is 3.2km. Leaving the wood behind, tourists find themselves in the colorful world of Maramures Mountains. The blossoming of chervona ruta is especially impressive. The last 300m run through a narrow path along a very steep mountain hill. On the very top of Mt. Pip Ivan (1936m above sea level) there is a reinforced concrete pole, which is about 3m high. Several meters away, there begins the territory of Romania. 3.5km north of it, there are two mountains – Mt. Berlebaska (1734m above sea level) and Mt. Petros (1781m above sea level). Taking pictures from the top of Mt. Pip Ivan Marmaroskyi. Climbing Mt. Sherban (1793m). It takes 2 hours to get to the mountain. From the top of Mt. Sherban (1793m) one can admire beautiful landscapes of Romanian mountains. Taking pictures of Mt. Ferkeu (1958m) and Mt. Mykhailek (1918m), mountain valley on the hills of Mt. Rypa (1710m). Turning back to Lysycha Mountain valley. Supper on the mountain valley. Moving to Dilove Village. Settling in private farmsteads in one of the villages of Rakhiv Region (Lazeshchyna, Kvasy, Yasinia). |
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Day 7. Mt. Hoverla – the highest peak of Ukraine |
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Moving to Dilove – Lazeshchyna – camping site Kozmeshchyk. Climbing the highest mountain of Ukrainian Carpathian – Mt. Hoverla (2061m). Mt. Hoverla (2061m) is the highest peak of Ukrainian Carpathians and the whole Ukraine. The total distance of the route is 16km; the trip lasts for 8 hours. From the top of the mountain, one can see a beautiful landscape of Romanian and Ukrainian Carpathian mountains. When comiong down the mountain, one can see cascades of waterfalls, where the Prut River has its source; hear a legend about a young man Prut and a beautiful girl Hoverla. Moving to Zarosliak – Verkhovyna. Settling in the private farmsteads of Verkhovyna Village. Supper accompanied by troisti muzyky. |
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Day 8. Highland Meteorogical Observatory on top of Mt. Pip Ivan of the Chornohora range (2028m). |
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Departure from Dzembronia Village to the foot of Mt. Pip Ivan (2028m). Mt. Pip Ivan is a well-known historical Carpathian mountain, topped with the ruins of the building of the old Polish observatory. Pip Ivan is the third highest peak of Ukraine. Trip to the mountain is very interesting, but hard at the same time. The level difference is more than 1200m; the trip lasts fro 10-12 hours and covers the distance of 22km. Tourists will have an opportunity to visit a couple of Carpathian mountain valleys, see unique cascades of waterfalls at the foot of Mt. Smotrych, natural stone sculptures of Mt. Vukhatyi Kamin and the building of the former Polish observatory. They will be able to climb two more mountains of the Chornohora range: Mt. Smotrych (1898m) and Mt. Vukhatyi Kamin (1854m). Returning to Verkhovyna. |
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Day 9. Moving to Verkhovyna – Yaremche – Ivano-Frankivsk, or Verkhovyna – Kosiv – Kolomyia – Ivano-Frankivsk |
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Observation excursions visiting the most interesting historical and cultural monuments are held in each of the mentioned settlements. The ending of the tour programme depends on the place from which the tourists would be taken back home. |
Table of transportation part of the tour "Conquer your peak"
(The timing is given taking into consideration the condition of the roads for the transportation with excursion vehicles)
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№ |
Route |
Distance |
Duration |
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1 |
Ivano-Frankivsk ‒ Yaremche |
65 |
1.30 |
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2 |
Yaremche ‒ Tatariv |
22 |
0.30 |
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3 |
Vorokhta ‒ Tatariv |
8,3 |
0,15 |
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4 |
Tatariv ‒ Yablunytsia |
9,3 |
0,15 |
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5 |
Tatariv ‒ Lazeshchyna |
18,6 |
0,30 |
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6 |
Lazeshchyna ‒ Yasinia |
3,7 |
0,10 |
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7 |
Yasinia ‒ Rakhiv |
31,1 |
1,00 |
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8 |
Rakhiv ‒ Dilove |
18,6 |
0.30 |
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9 |
Solotvyno – Baia Mare |
169 |
4-6 |
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10 |
Solotvyno – Sighetu Marmatiei |
5 |
2.00 |
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11 |
Solotvyno – Ocna Șugatag |
10 |
2.00 |
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12 |
Ocna Șugatag – Viseu de Sus |
64,8 |
1.30 |
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13 |
Ocna Șugatag – Poienile de sub Munte |
59.00 |
1.30 |
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14 |
Ocna Șugatag ‒ Repedea |
65 |
1.45 |
Constituent elements of tourism services pack
(information about service providers in Romania)
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The name of service provider |
Contact information |
Kinds of services |
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boarding house “Tiplea” |
Okna Shuhatah, Avraam Iyanku Str.,14 +40 (262) 374 077 +40 (726) 752526 |
Residence |
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PopasuldinDeal |
Okna Shuhatah, Uniriia Street 1D +40 (262) 374133
+40 (751) 944353 +40 (723) 472647popasul@clicknet.rowww.popasul.ro |
Residence Nutrition |
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SC ALEXIS PROD SRL |
Desesti 276 +40 (726) 254276 +40 (726) 372686 |
Nutrition |
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Wooden cottage in Tiplea |
Hiulesti, tableland Tataru |
Residence Nutrition |
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Shepherd community CIOLBAN |
Okna Shuhatah, tableland Tataru |
Cheese tasting |
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Health Resort “Izvoare” |
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Nutrition |
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SC LENA-ALEX TRANS SRL |
Breb, №. 346; +40 (262) 374 593 +40 (744) 145 349 |
Transportation |
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Edith Pop |
+40 (745) 332022 |
Translation Excursions |
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Emil Pop |
+40 (741) 773683 |
Translation Excursions |
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Mara International Tour |
Baia Mare +40 262 226741 maraint@sintec.ro |
Tour operator |
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Tourist agency «EtnicTour»
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Sihetu Marmatiei +40 (724) 287490 www.etnictours.ro |
Tour operator |
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Tourist agency “OVR” |
Vadu Izei +40 (728) 316425 +40 (262) 330228 |
Tour operator |
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boarding house «NAGY» |
Prislopului Street, №82, code 435700, Viseu de Sus Town (Viseudesus), Maramures +40 (743) 278690 |
Residence Nutrition |
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Forestry Kosnia (Cosnea), Poenile de SubMunte (PoieniledesubMunte) |
Poenile de SubMunte (PoieniledesubMunte) |
Residence Nutrition |
