B. Mountain–bike programme in the Cindrel Mountains
program_mountain-bike_03 a) The organization
This programme is organized by “Valea Cibinului” (The Cibin Valley) park rangers of Sibiu, under the aegis of The National Administration of the Forests, institution to which The Cindrel Mountains belong to. The programme addresses mainly to the foreign tourists as they have understood the necessity of touristic activities based on the protection and preservation of nature, as well as due to their wish to see them happening, and recreate themselves in a natural and wild environment.
This programme lasts for 5 days and is eligible for groups of 4 to 10 persons.

b) The material base
  • “Paltinis” Cabin (Sycamore – Maple Grove Cabin) is the information centre where images are presented, and where standard board and lodging are offered;
  • Field equipment (means of transport etc.);
  • Media equipment.

c) The steps of the programme

The programme is structured in such a way that it comprises as many routes as possible, with different degrees of difficulty, from 700 m to 2242 m altitude.

DAY I

  • program_mountain-bike_04 The tourists are accommodated at “Paltinis” Cabin (Sycamore – Maple Grove Cabin), where images of the area are presented to them;
  • The routes and objectives that they are to cover are presented to them;
  • Lunch is served at “Paltinis” Cabin (Sycamore – Maple Grove Cabin);
  • After lunch, a ride by bike through Paltinis, and a visit to Noica’s memorial house, to the hermitage, and an accommodation ride to the meteorological station;
  • Supper is served, and the first impressions are shared with one another, in the evening.

DAY II

  • Bike route:
Paltinis – Pârâul Pietros – Steaza – Santa – Paltinis – 11 km followed by lunch at Paltinis Cabin;
  • After lunch, the following bike route in planned:
Telescaun – Soimii – Daneasa – Telescaun – 2 km followed by supper at Paltinis Cabin;

DAY III

  • The morning bike route:
Paltinis – Muncel – Tomnatic – Bobes – Santa – Paltinis – 20 km followed by lunch at Paltinis Cabin;
  • After lunch, the following bike route is planned:
Poteca Învatatorului – Daneasa – Paltinis – 10 km followed by supper at Paltinis Cabin;

DAY IV

  • The morning bike route:
Paltinis – Muncel – Stâna Rozdesti – 8 km where shepherd’s lunch is served;
  • After lunch, the following bike route is planned:
Stâna – Vârful Cindrel 2242 m – Iezerul Mare – Refugiul Cindrel – 7 km, the night is spent at the shelter from below Iezer, in the very middle of the juniper massif.

DAY V

• The morning bike route:
Refugiul Cindrel – Surpata – Niculesti – Craciuneasa – 15 km where lunch is served;
• After lunch, the following bike route is planned:
Craciuneasa – Daneasa – Paltinis – 10 km, supper is served at Paltinis Cabin.

d) Costs:
The cost of such a complete programme 300 € for each person.