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  • DAY 3. BALEA LAC CHALET – PALTINU PEAK (2399M) – CALTUN LAKE – NEGOIU PEAK (2535M) AND RETOUR. DURATION: 8-9 HRS; LENGTH: 11 KM; CLIMB: 1300 M, DESCENT: 1300 M.
Day 3. Balea Lac chalet – Paltinu Peak (2399m) – Caltun Lake – Negoiu Peak (2535m) and retour. Duration: 8-9 hrs; length: 11 km; climb: 1300 m, descent: 1300 m.

From the chalet we take the western trail that goes to the opposite way from the previous day. Intense hike for 1 hr to reach Paltinu Saddle. We take south finding a reach area with springs; the path is helped by chains then a new saddle dominated by Laita Peak (2397m). Going round the peak, a little descent, and then a chain roped path with meanders up to Laitel Peak (2390m). Steep descent to Caltun glacier Lake placed at the margin of the same circus, 2135m elevation.  We leave the lake by crossing a section of fallen rocks. Next is an area with stone slabs then climb on a winding road until we get a glimpse of a cauldron on our left. The narrow stone walls are threatening, the escape way to continue from this enclosure being done by chimneys (lathe) like “The Devil lathe”.  After 1,5 hrs from Caltun Lake we reach Negoiu Peak (2535m), the second highest from Romania. Return on the same route.

Accommodation in 3* mountain chalet.