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Three guided trails in the Baiu Mountains, leaving from the courtyard of Vila Aluniș.
Every tour leaves from the courtyard of Vila Aluniș, on the Baiu side of the valley, a few minutes from the centre of Bușteni. The direction matters: you climb the slope facing the Bucegi range, which means the Caraiman wall and the Heroes' Cross on its summit stay in front of you the whole way rather than behind. The fleet is seven CFMOTO CForce 520 L two-seaters, six available for rent and one ridden by the guide. A single departure takes up to six vehicles, or twelve people.
The climb follows the forestry road that starts behind the villa and cuts through beech woods up to 1180 metres. The gradient is steady and the track is wide, with no technical sections, which leaves time to get used to the machine before the first tight bends. This is the trail people pick when they have never driven an ATV before, or when they are riding with children over seven in the back seat. In summer the forest gives shade almost the whole way; in spring, when the leaves are still young, the light coming through the beeches is why most photo stops happen on the first half of the climb.
The trail continues past the treeline, where the slope opens into pasture and the track follows the line of the ridge. At 1360 metres the whole Bucegi massif is laid out from one end to the other: the Caraiman wall, the Heroes' Cross on its summit and, on a clear day, the transmitter tower on Costila. The Prahova Valley sits below, with all of Bușteni in view. The last stretch runs along a narrow dirt track on the ridge itself, with views opening on both sides at once — the Baiu slopes on one hand, the Bucegi on the other.
The longest tour climbs close to the main Baiu ridge at 1800 metres, crossing every layer of the mountain on the way: forest, a river ford, working sheepfolds and finally the open pasture at the top. At Zamora sheepfold you can stop for a traditional meal, paid separately and directly to the shepherds. From the top, the ridge unfolds northwards in waves of pasture, with the Bucegi filling the entire western side. Back at the villa, an hour per person in the pool and jacuzzi is included in the price.
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Vila Aluniș, Strada Aluniș 51A. Tours depart from the villa courtyard.
Strada Aluniș 51A, 105500 Bușteni, jud. Prahova
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Free cancellation up to 72h before. In case of bad weather or winter conditions that make the trail impassable, the tour is rescheduled or fully refunded.
See the full cancellation policyYes. The driver must be at least 18 and hold a valid category B licence, shown when collecting the vehicle. Passengers do not need one.
Children can ride as passengers from the age of 7. Driving an ATV is only allowed from 18, with a category B licence.
Yes. The Baiu Forest trail is a wide forestry road with a steady gradient and no technical sections. A guide rides with the group throughout and explains everything before departure.
Two. The price shown is per vehicle, not per person. A single departure takes up to six ATVs, or twelve people.
A helmet, the guide and fuel. On the 1800 m trail it also covers an hour per person in the pool and jacuzzi. The meal at Zamora sheepfold is paid separately, directly to the shepherds.
No. If rain is forecast, bring your own waterproof jacket.
Bookings are confirmed with a 50% deposit. After booking, the centre contacts you with the payment details. The balance is paid on site on the day of the tour.
Cancellation is free more than 72 hours before the departure time. Within 72 hours the deposit is not refunded. If the tour cannot run because of the weather and the centre cancels it, the deposit is refunded in full.
From the courtyard of Vila Aluniș, Strada Aluniș 51A, in Bușteni. You can open the location directly in Google Maps from the Meeting point section.