Caprei saddle-Vânătoarea lui Buteanu

Duration: 30-40 min
Length: km
Height difference: +300/-50 m
Note: Dangerous in the winter

The blue cross trails start at Saua Caprei, it goes around Peak Vaiuga and descends into Vaiuga pass. In order to get to the top first we have to descend in a gorge, than climb for about 10ms when we reach another narrow section. As soon as we pas this narrow section we find ourselves on a 2507 m height on peak Vânătoarea lui Buteanu. To go back to the starting point we can choose the same route or descend to lake Balea by crossing Vaiugii valley.

Capra saddle Capra Lake Vânătoarea lui Buteanu Văiugii vale, Photo: Ştefan Puşcaşu