To get to the beginning of the mark, we have to follow from Cabana Valea Sâmbetei the red triangle mark up, approx. 20 min. We're reaching a bookmark branch. From here starts:
From here starts our mark, which goes on the left side of the valley, at the edge of the forest. Climb moderately approx. 300 meters. Upstairs, the path slightly turns to the left, and then climbs up beside a creek. We go beyond the glacier threshold and enter the little window of the Fereastra Mică. Above the climb becomes more accentuated and after an unstable storm segment we reach the Fereastra Mică a Sâmbetei (2191 m), where there is also a refuge. Here we meet the crest mark.

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Dénes László

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Paul Ion

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Adrian Stanbeca

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Paul Ion

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Paul Ion

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Paul Ion

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Andrei Bazar

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Andrei Bazar

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Marius Radu

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Marius Radu

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Adrian Stanbeca

Valea Sâmbetei chalet - Fereastra Mică hiking trail, Făgăraș mountains, Photo: Adrian Stanbeca
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GPS: 45.61197N, 24.79211E
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