trek transylvania - Yorkshire Cancer Centre Appeal

Our fundraising team are here
to support you with raising
sponsorship. Not only will you have
a fantastic sense of achievement by
taking part in this Romanian Challenge,
you will be making a huge difference
for your chosen cause.
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You choose which cause to
support. It can be any ward, clinic
area or speciality within Leeds Teaching
Hospitals. So it’s up to you which
appeal you support.
For a full information pack or any queries please call
Anne O’Reilly on 0113 206 8950
or email anne.o’reilly@leedsth.org.uk
TREK5thTRANSYLVANIA
- 10th June 2014
EXPERIENCE AN ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME
DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF THE CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS
TREK THROUGH STUNNING UNSPOILT COUNTRYSIDE
Join our team to support the ward or medical area of your choice
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yorkshirecancercentre.org.uk
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TREK TRANSYLVANIA
ITINERARY
5th - 10th June 2014
This is a challenging trek through the beautiful, unspoilt
Carpathian Mountains. It’s tough but not extreme.
If you want something different and exciting without a long haul trip,
this is the challenge for you. We have a packed itinerary, bigger and
better than our 2012 Trek that offers exceptional value for money.
You can choose the area of Leeds Teaching Hospitals you wish to support
- the ward, clinic or area of speciality you want to make a difference for.
This challenge is open to both staff and supporters; we welcome you to
join our 2014 Trek Team.
Day 1 (Thu): London – Bucharest
- Sinaii
Depart London for Bucharest. On
arrival set off for Sinaii, a small town in
the mountains, for your first overnight
stay in a local guesthouse.
Day 2 (Fri): Sinaii – Omu Hut
Depart early to commence your trek
in the Bucegi Mountains. You will trek
across the Bucegi Plateau towards
the mountain hut in the heart of the
massif, passing the Romanian Sphinx
(2216m), a rock formation that looks
like the profile of a human face.
Overnight at Omu Peak, with great
views over the Bran - Moeciu region.
This is a difficult day involving an
uphill ascent all the way, but the
reward is spending the night in the
country’s highest mountain hut, Omu
Hut, at 2507m! The hut is basic, with
dormitory style rooms, gas heating
and an outside toilet (no running
water).
Trekking time approx. 8 hours.
Day 3 (Sat): Omu Hut – Bran
Today we descend to Bran (Dracula's)
Castle. Discover the quiet side of the
Bucegi Massif as we hike, enjoying a
different perspective of the mountain.
After trekking downhill for approx 6
hours, we will join the vehicle for the
last part of the journey.
Stay overnight in a local guesthouse
near the castle. Trekking time approx
6 hours.
Day 4 (Sun): Bran
– Carmatura Hut
A short transfer this
morning brings us
to the spectacular
Piatra
Craiului
National Park. Today
we face a steep
climb up to 2000m,
where the mountain
ridge forms a spine
with vertical drops
on both sides. Descend to Curmatura
Hut for dinner and overnight.
Trekking time approx 7 hours.
Day 5 (Mon): Carmatura Hut Brasov
Our final day of trekking brings us
down to Zarnesti, walking through
a beautiful forest and a deep gorge.
Later this afternoon we rejoin the
vehicle to drive to Brasov, a beautifully
preserved Baroque town (approx
1 hour) where you stay at a central
guesthouse and have access to your
luggage. Enjoy a special farewell
dinner in a private restaurant.
Trekking time approx 6 hours.
Day 6 (Tue): Brasov – Bucharest
- London
If flight times allow, enjoy some free
time to explore the beautiful old city of
Brasov this morning before returning
to Bucharest Airport for the return
flight to London.