Vânturiș

Last Update: 30.04.2025 by APIC România
Region: Sud / South
Subregion: Bucegi Mountains
Town: Sinaia
v4 a3 II
4h50
20min
3h
1h30
1730m
1300m
430m
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35m
2x70
6
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Summary:
Vânturiș Canyon on Izvorul Dorului Valley impresses with large waterfalls and a high water flow, offering a truly spectacular view. Easy access allows visitors to explore its beauty effortlessly, and the stunning landscape, with impressive natural formations, completes the experience. Developed in conglomerates, the canyon features unique rock walls and distinct contours, providing fascinating variety at every step.
Summary:
Vânturiș Canyon on Izvorul Dorului Valley impresses with large waterfalls and a high water flow, offering a truly spectacular view. Easy access allows visitors to explore its beauty effortlessly, and the stunning landscape, with impressive natural formations, completes the experience. Developed in conglomerates, the canyon features unique rock walls and distinct contours, providing fascinating variety at every step.

Access:

Approach (20 min):

Tour (3 h):

Return (1 h 30):

Coordinates:

Parking Entry and Exit
45.341394°, 25.468931°
DMS: 45° 20" 29.02', 25° 28" 8.15'

DM: 45° 20.484", 25° 28.136"

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Canyon Start
45.343269°, 25.477283°
DMS: 45° 20" 35.77', 25° 28" 38.22'

DM: 45° 20.596", 25° 28.637"

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Canyon End
45.3405°, 25.4923°
DMS: 45° 20" 25.8', 25° 29" 32.28'

DM: 45° 20.43", 25° 29.538"

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Literatures:

Canyoning Book
Alin V. Popa, Ioan Pop (John)
2024
978-973-0-39907-3
To purchase The Canyon Guide of Romania, just send an email to office@apic.ro .Each copy costs €22 + shipping. The guide spotlights 35 documented canyons, each with key statistics, a profile topo sketch, an area map, concise descriptions, and flash-flood ratings. These sculpted corridors slice through the wild Carpathian Mountains, revealing some of Romania’s purest alpine beauty across 200+ pages. We have linked to this book also some new canyons explored after the book went to print, keeping your adventures fully up to date.

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