The thin air above cloud level. The views over snow-tipped mountains. The climbs over boulder and scree, and the first gasp ...

The thin air above cloud level. The views over snow-tipped mountains. The climbs over boulder and scree, and the first gasp ...

instead of the Swiss Alps. It’s not only a cost-effective option, but this mountain range has abundant wildlife, cultural sites, quaint villages, and the new Via Transilvanica hiking trail.