Apuseni Mountains Adventure

 1. Introduction 2
2. General description of the Apuseni Mountains 4
2.1 Short history . 4
2.2 Geographical characterization 4
2.3 Access ways 7
2.4 The social – economic development 7
3. Presentation of the touristical potential 8
3.1 The natural component 9
3.2 The anthropologic resources 13
3.3 The touristical regions of Apuseni Mountains 13
4. The Apuseni Mountains’ adventure tourism 16
4.1 Adventure tourism 16
4.2 Adventure tourism activities in Apuseni Mountains 19
4.2.1 Trekking 19
4.2.2 Rafting – kayak – canoe 22
4.2.3 Caving 23
4.2.4 Mountain biking 24
4.2.5 Skiing 25
4.2.6 Mountaineering 26
4.2.7 Canyoning 26
4.3 SWOT analysis 28
4.4 Adventure programme suggestion 32
5. Conclusions 35
Appendixes 36