Traseul Curmatura - Vf. Piatra Mica - Poiana Zanoaga

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After a short climb from Curmatura chalet, we arrive at the crossroads in Saua Crapaturii.

From here we take the blue circle mark that will take us up on Piatra Mica peak. ("Small rock peak"). Estimated time of arrival is 1 hour.

Saua Crapaturii, seen from further up the track.

First climbing section of the track. It is well marked and a strong wire is mounted in place for assistance.

 Southern slope of Piatra Mica and to the right we can see Prapastiile Zarnestilor

The marking is accurate here, we actually have to go down.

Taking a look back :)

The track is well marked with signs painted on the more obvious rocks. On this section taking a left or right means falling off a cliff so...forwards :)

 And finally, the cross on top of Piatra Mica peak. This monument is clearly visible from the city of Zarnesti, and it's dedicated to the fallen heroes.

On top Piatra Mica peak..The city of Zarnesti is visible on the upper right side.

After a well deserved rest, we continue onward to Poiana Zanoaga ("Zanoaga glade").


From this point, the track is going down all the way, trough the forest.

And finally we arrive in poiana Zanoaga. In this picture we can see in the distance the Bucegi mountain range.

From here we can take the path back to Curmatura chalet, or continue downhill, eventually reaching the city of Zarnesti.

A small wooden cross on the track back to Curmatura chalet.

There is a spring running nearby.

The last thing of note on the track is the Mountain-rescue cabin. When we reach this, Curmatura chalet is close nearby.

Traseul Curmatura - Vf. Turnu - Vf. Ascutit

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Valea Crapaturii
The gap between Piatra mica and Turnu Peak, and a way to reach the city of Zarnesti. We reach this place after climbing from Curmatura chalet.

Piatra mica peak and the track to Turnu Peak.

 The mountain range seen from Turnu Peak (1923m).

Padina Popii peak is the closest, followed by vf. Ascutit. ("the Sharp peak")


For a great view, check out my spherical panorama here.

Padina Popii peak, and the track following the ridge. You can see the western mountain wall, with its beautiful white - green slopes.

The signpost on top of Padina Inchisa pass, detailing the directions for the tracks, and the estimated time of
arrival to the objective.

Following the track to Vf. Ascutit. As you can see the track mark is a red circle, very clearly painted on obvious rocks or trees.

Clouds gathering over the southern area of the mountain range.

South east view over the lower area of the mountain range.

                                             A friendly dog pointing the track to Vf. Ascutit

                   

 On top of Vf. Ascutit at 2136m altitude. In the upper center of the picture we can see La Om peak, the tallest in the area, with 2238m altitude, and on the lower right side we can see the Lehman refuge, painted in red.

From here we can press on towards La om Peak following the red circle marking or head back to Curmatura lodge, taking the blue triangle mark all the way down.