Visite privée de Brasov : route de Transfagarasan et forteresse de Poienari
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Visitez la forteresse de Poienari, le véritable château résidentiel de Vlad Tepes et nous roulons sur l'autoroute Transfagarasan, construite comme une route militaire stratégique, est la deuxième plus haute route pavée de Roumanie et considérée par certains comme la plus spectaculaire. Conduite sur la Transfagarasan Highway connue sous le nom de "la route du ciel", "la route des nuages", "la meilleure route routière du monde" et même "un monument spectaculaire à la mégalomanie terrestre"! IMPORTANT : !!!En raison de certains travaux de construction sur la route, la visite pourrait prendre plus de temps que d'habitude!!! La route de Transfagarasan est ouverte en 2024 entre le 7 juin et le 31 octobre! Lorsque la route de Transfagarasan est fermée (1er novembre-30 juin), nous roulons jusqu'à la cascade de Balea (pas de visite de la forteresse de Poienari et du barrage de Vidradu). Si les conditions météorologiques le permettent, nous prenons le téléphérique jusqu'au lac Balea (supplément de 20 euros/personne). Nous visitons également les ruines de l'abbaye cistercienne de Carta et l'étonnant monastère Sambata DE Sus.
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!!!En raison de travaux de construction sur la route, la visite peut prendre plus de temps que d'habitude !!! Conduire sur l'autoroute Transfagarasan connue sous le nom de "la route vers le ciel", "la route vers les nuages", "la meilleure route routière du monde" et même "un monument spectaculaire à la mégalomanie terrestre". IMPORTANT : la route Transfagarasan est ouverte du 1er juillet au 31 octobre ! Lorsque la route Transfagarasan est fermée (du 1er novembre au 30 juin), nous conduisons jusqu'à la cascade de Balea (pas de visite de la forteresse de Poienari et du barrage de Vidradu). Si les conditions météorologiques le permettent, nous prenons le téléphérique jusqu'au lac Balea (environ 20 euros de plus/personne, comprend également le billet de téléphérique pour le guide). Nous visitons également les ruines de l'abbaye cistercienne de Carta et l'étonnant monastère de Sambata de Sus.
Nous marchons jusqu'à la cascade de Balea - la plus haute cascade en Roumanie, plus de 60 mètres de haut.
Balea Lac est un lac de glacier naturel à 2040m, 360 mètres de long, 240 mètres de large et 11 mètres de profondeur.
On dit que le nom "Fagaras" vient du mot "fagar", un vieux mot qui représente une grande vieille forêt de hêtres. Dans les temps anciens, la partie inférieure des Fagaras Mounatins était couverte de forêt de chênes. Reste maintenant "Dumbrava Vadului", où, parmi les chênes, nous avons des jonquilles (Narcissus stellaris), connues localement sous le nom de coprine. Dans les montagnes de Fagaras, il y a le lac galcial "Mioarelor" (2282 m), le plus haut lac glaciaire des Carpates. Dans les montagnes Fagaras, il y a 8 des 14 sommets des montagnes des Carpates qui atteignent l'altitude de 2500 m: Moldoveanu (2544 m), Negoiu (2535 m), Coltul Vistei Mari (2527 m), Lespezi (2522 m), Cornu Caltunului (2510 m), Vanatoarea lui Buteanu (2507 m), Hartopu (2506 m) et Dara (2500 m). Ici, il y a plus de 42 sommets avec une altitude comprise entre 2400 et 2500 m.
Il a été achevé en 1966 sur la rivière Argeș et crée le lac Vidraru. Le barrage-voûte a été construit dans le but principal de produire de l'hydroélectricité. La hauteur du barrage est de 166 mètres, la longueur de l'arc de 305 mètres et il peut stocker 465 millions de mètres cubes d'eau. Le réservoir a une longueur totale de rivage (périmètre) de 28 km.
Visitez la forteresse de Poienari, le véritable château résidentiel de Vlad Tepes. L'accès à la citadelle de Poienari se fait en gravissant les 1 480 escaliers en béton. La forteresse de Poienari est fermée jusqu'à nouvel ordre.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Point de rencontre: Devant Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33-35. Veuillez noter que nous fournissons des services de ramassage et de dépôt exclusivement dans la ville de Brașov, ainsi que pour les clients séjournant en dehors de la vieille ville. L'heure de prise en charge variera en fonction de l'endroit demandé. En outre, nous sommes heureux de déposer les clients à un autre endroit que le point de ramassage moyennant des frais supplémentaires.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Les enfants doivent être accompagnés par un adulte
- Chaussures de randonnée robustes recommandées
- Veuillez noter - L'accès à la citadelle se fait en montant les 1 480 escaliers en béton
- IMPORTANT ! Lorsque la route de Transfagarasan est fermée (1er novembre-30 juin), nous roulons jusqu'à la cascade de Balea (pas de visite de la forteresse de Poienari et du barrage de Vidradu). Si les conditions météorologiques le permettent, nous prenons le téléphérique jusqu'au lac Balea (env. 20 euros supplémentaires/personne, comprend le billet de téléphérique pour le Guide, également). Nous visitons également les ruines de l'abbaye cistercienne de Carta et l'étonnant monastère de Sambata de Sus.
- Le téléphérique opère au moins 10 personnes. Les touristes ont la priorité sur les expéditions de fret. Aucune cargaison n'est transportée les vendredis , samedis et dimanches. En cas de conditions météorologiques défavorables, nous déclinons toute responsabilité. En cas de défaillance technique sera remboursé le montant payé. Continuez à vérifier les billets. Merci de votre compréhension. Plus d'infos : http ://balealac.ro/fr/balea-lake-balea-waterfall-cablecar/
- !!!En raison de certains travaux de construction sur la route, la visite pourrait prendre plus de temps que d'habitude!!!
- Point de rencontre : Devant la Biblioteca Județeană "George Barițiu", Bulevardul Eroilor 33 - 35. Veuillez noter que nous fournissons des services de ramassage et de dépôt exclusivement dans la ville de Brașov, ainsi que pour les clients séjournant en dehors de la vieille ville. L'heure de prise en charge variera en fonction de l'endroit demandé. En outre, nous sommes heureux de déposer les clients à un autre endroit que le point de ramassage moyennant des frais supplémentaires.
- Selon un communiqué du conseil départemental d'Argeș, l'accès à la forteresse de Poienari sera autorisé en groupes organisés à horaires fixes, suivant l'horaire ci-dessous : 9 h 00 / 11 h 00 / 13 h 00 / Dernière ascension à 15 h 00
- Visite privée en groupe - l'expérience est exclusivement pour vous et votre groupe. Que vous voyagiez en solo, en couple, en famille, ou entre amis, vous aurez un Guide dédié et une flexibilité totale pour profiter de la visite à votre rythme.
Avis(71)
On the 31st of July 2025, we visited the Bâlea lake waterfalls, the Bâlea Lake, the Vidraru dam… We then rode on the Transfăgărășan road, saw some bears, and went up to visit the Poenari fortress. The trip with Dan was awesome. He was very friendly and helpful. We were only us 2, my boyfriend Julien and me, and our guide, Dan. He respected our pace and let us discover by ourselves. He simply helped us keep track of the time and drove us around. We had some good discussions and information from him. I appreciated how grounded he was, he talked about the positive and the negative points also which was very rewarding. He was flexible for the pick-up and drop-off point as we were only 2. After this trip which took us all day, we already considered Dan as a friend. We loved everything about this tour and we really loved our guide !
Thank you for such a heartfelt review, Alexandra! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the stunning scenery of Bâlea waterfalls and lake, Vidraru dam, the Transfăgărășan road, and even had the chance to spot some bears before climbing up to Poenari Fortress. Dan will be so pleased to know his friendly approach, flexibility, and honest insights made the day feel both relaxed and rewarding. It’s wonderful that the tour felt like a day out with a friend — that’s exactly the experience we aim to create. We’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in Romania!
On the 31st of July 2025, we visited the Bâlea lake waterfalls, the Bâlea Lake, the Vidraru dam… We then rode on the Transfăgărășan road, saw some bears, and went up to visit the Poenari fortress. The trip with Dan was awesome. He was very friendly and helpful. We were only us 2, my boyfriend Julien and me, and our guide, Dan. He respected our pace and let us discover by ourselves. He simply helped us keep track of the time and drove us around. We had some good discussions and information from him. I appreciated how grounded he was, he talked about the positive and the negative points also which was very rewarding. He was flexible for the pick-up and drop-off point as we were only 2. After this trip which took us all day, we already considered Dan as a friend. We loved everything about this tour and we really loved our guide !
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review, Alexandra! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed every part of the day — from the waterfalls and Bâlea Lake to the Transfăgărășan road, bear sightings, and the climb to Poenari Fortress. Dan will be very happy to know his friendly, flexible, and thoughtful guiding made your experience so special. It’s lovely that you left feeling like friends — that’s exactly the kind of connection we hope to create. We’d be delighted to welcome you back for more adventures in Romania!
Fantastic trip and highly recommend this trip. I travelled alone. Dan, my guide and driver was superb. Collected me on time from my hotel. Safe, professional guide and driver. Conversed well along the way and entertained me with his fabulous singing. Dan bought fresh bread just before we left Braşov and he shared his homemade lunch with me. It’s a long day and I was tired at the end of the day, but Dan remained energetic and motivated. Definitely a very worthwhile trip to make. The highlight of my trip to Romania.
We thank you so much for your detailed review for our guide and our Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov! The experience could be the highlight of your trip to Romania, especially having with you my good friend and guide, Dan!
We have seen a lot of things in only one day, lake at 2000 meters about sea level, waterfall, 3 wild bears, a hidroeléctric plant, a monastery and churches, many mountain villages. The guide knows very well the country, and told us a lot about history, politics, religion etc. Nice experience
We thank you so much for paying a visit to our office and for booking our Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov, József! We appreciate your review!
The fortress was closed. Some roads were under repair resulting in missing some sight seeing spots. The guide did his best to offer substitutes. Viator should have informed customers on these changes. We would have reconsidered the tour had we been info of these problems.
Thank you for reviewing our guide and our Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov, Chi! All the info about the under repair roads and fortress being closed are published on Viator website: it is very simple, just read them when you are making a booking and do not blame Viator. Have a good day!
Dan was an excellent tour guid ! Enjoyed his knowledge of the country very much! The bears on the Transfagarasan Road was fantastic! The bears , the waterfalls and all the stops on the way were amazing! I call him Dan the singing tour man ❤️ He has a fabulous voice and we sang many songs! I would definitely recommend him !!!
We thank you so much for your detailed review for our guide and our Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov, Melissa!
Views were amazing, we didn't get to see the views from the top as it was foggy but no one can control the weather, views on way down made up for it, loved seeing a couple of bears as an extra. Guide very knowledgeable, friendly and easy to approach. Went back to book a different tour as first one was so amazing.
We thank you so much for your visit to our office in order to book with us our Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov, Jeff! Indeed, it is an excellent experience, especially having with you my good friend and guide, Dan!
The tour hosted by Charlie was absolutely amazing! He is a very experienced and friendly guide for the spots we visited and we feel very safe to ride with him. Charlie speaks very well English although we try to speak some basic greetings in Romanian. He is a very fun guy and we really like chatting with him en route. We saw bears along the highway that we all very excited but please remember to respect the nature and wildlife by not feeding and disturbing them. I give it 10/10 if I have to rate the whole trip.
We thank you so much for your detailed review for our guide and our Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov, Victor!
The guide Dan of 10, we did not understand English at all (we already knew it was in English) our guide spoke to us in Spanish, he explained everything to us and the questions we asked him. Thank you Dan for making us spend an unforgettable day (100X100 I recommend taking the excursion. Just commenting (although it is not the topic of the excursion) that I have never seen a country that has so many abandoned dogs, it is a shame to see them.
We appreciate a lot your detailed review for our guide and our Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov, Conchi!
We had a great day exploring the Transfagarasan Highway with Tibby. It is quite a long day but totally worth it to see the highway and Balea Lake. There were lots of opportunities to stop for photos and enjoy the wonderful scenery. We also stopped at a dam and even saw some bears at the side of the road! This was a special extra treat as obviously not part of the planned tour. We passed the fortress but it was closed so we didn't go up. But we stopped at the bottom of Bran Castle and learnt a bit about the history. We also enjoyed seeing a lot of life in rural Romania as we passed through the countryside. We had a few stops for refreshments along the way and we enjoyed some traditional food for lunch at a buffet style restaurant recommended by Tibby. Tibby was a very safe driver (needed to be on all those hairpin bends) and always ensured we made the most of the day. Thank you Tibby for a great day!
We thank you so much for your detailed review for our guide and or Small-Group Day trip Transfagarasan road and Poienari Fortress from Brasov
