Retezat Mountains are located in the western of the South Carpathians, being known by varied flora and myriad lakes.

Retezat

Piule-Pleșa mountain - Buta hostel

GPS Coordinates:
45.29882 N, 22.92914 E

Duration: 3 1/2 - 4 h
Length: 9.5 km
Height difference: +1190 m / -500 m
Note: Dangerous in the winter

The yellow band marked route starts from DN66a national road, 200 m upstream from the road leading to Butii Gorge Complex. After leaving the road, the ascent ascends through the forest that runs up to the top of the Piule peak. From here and up to Buta cottage there are two variants, both marked with yellow band. The more spectacular route is towards the cușma Gurganului and begins with a steep descent to the base of the 80 to 120 m high walls.

The route to the cottage takes approx. 1 hour. The other through Scorota saddle marked with a yellow band, after a 15 minute descent, arrives in Scororta saddle, where he meets

Scorotei valley - Scorotei saddle Piule peak, Photo: Cristina Sârbu