The Vârtop saddle (1160 m), the water balance between the Crisul Negru and Arieș rivers, is crossed by the national road DN75. The saddle is well-known by winter sports lovers, the strong sports base from Vârtop ski slopes, numerous tourist attractions and mountain trails attract tourists in all seasons.
Acecessible from this hiking trails:

Vertop saddle, Photo: WR

Vârtop saddle - Bihorul peak, Photo: Tőrös Víg Csaba

Vertop saddle, Photo: WR

Vertop saddle, Photo: WR

Arieșeni - Vârtop, Piatra Grăitoare ski-run, Photo: WR

Arieșeni, Photo: WR

Vertop saddle, Photo: Călin Munteanu

Ruginoasa abbys, Photo: Sorin Stanciu

Vertop saddle, Photo: Cselényi László

Vertop saddle, Photo: Călin Munteanu

Vertop saddle, Photo: WR

Vertop saddle, Photo: Călin Munteanu
Source: welcometoromania.ro
GPS: 46.51859N, 22.66171E
Map type


























Vârtop: Big Ski slope
Bihor-Vladeasa, Apuseni mountains: Baita -Vartop saddle
Vârtop: Rock pension
Vârtop: Aurora hostel
Vârtop: The Litle Ski slope
Vârtop: Skipass pension
Vârtop: Ovidiu hostel
Vârtop: Vârtop hostel
Vârtop: Ancuţa hostel
Vârtop: Pension Andreea
Vârtop: Miramonte lodge
Vârtop: Vila Diana
Vârtop: Pension Marieta
Vârtop: Art lodge
Vârtop: Simona pension
Vârtop: Vartop saddle
Bihor-Vladeasa, Apuseni mountains: Băiţa-Ţapu peak-Vârtop
Bihor-Vladeasa, Apuseni mountains: Ştei - Vârtop saddle
Bihor-Vladeasa, Apuseni mountains: Băiţa-Ţapu peak-Vârtop
Băiţa: Pietrele Negre
Vârtop: Ruginoasa Abyss