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  • DAY 3. CURMATURA CHALET – TURN PEAK (1923M) – ASCUTIT PEAK REFUGE (2156M) – LA OM REFUGE (2220M). DURATION: 8 – 9HRS; LENGTH: 8KM; CLIMB: 600M, DESCEND: 100M.
Day 3. Curmatura Chalet – Turn Peak (1923m) – Ascutit Peak Refuge (2156m) – La Om Refuge (2220m). Duration: 8 – 9hrs; length: 8km; climb: 600m, descend: 100m.

Route on the summit.

The route takes the northern part of the mountain. After 1 – 1,5 hrs of climbing in the forest and then in the alpine area we reach Turnu Peak (1923m) which represents the N limit of the limestone ridge. From here we begin the summit travel to S, having the opportunities to admire the rolling hills of Rucar – Bran Corridor at E and the beautiful pyramidal crest of Papusa Massif from Iezer Mountains, which dominates the deep Dambovita Valley at W. The route is quite difficult with a lot of passing over peaks at 2000-2200 m height that challenges your physical capabilities.

Accommodation at La Om Refuge (mountain shelter - one single room, no water supply, no restrooms).