Towards the end of our Gemenele loop (via a marked trail, past both Negru and Gemenele tarns) we ran into a bunch of scientists and rangers. After I'd explained there was no clear "Keep off" sign at the pass between the Sesele Mare and Mici, they let us off but told us to turn left and climb up the slope of the ridge between Retezat pass and Bucura Peak. On the way, we ran into a herd of chamois, and on top of that - and literally at the top of Bucura - we were whistled at by a marmot which showed up just a few meters away. That was a perfect day.
mibu - Nov 1, 2009 3:08 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2009
From Gentiana
Short tour from Gentiana via big couloir in NE face.
HansG - Nov 5, 2008 2:46 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2007
From Bucura Lake
Short ascent from Lacula Bucura. Because of fog we hadn't a view of the mountains.
peterbud - Jun 18, 2008 9:30 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2008
Day-tour
Gentiana hut - Bucura peak - (attempt to Judele peak) - Bucura Lake - Gentiana hut. Had a nice view all around.
peterbud - Nov 4, 2007 8:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2007
Nice views
Came from Bucura Lake, continued towards Vf. Retezat. Great panorama.
Kimmuriel - Jul 21, 2020 7:38 am Date Climbed: Jul 11, 2020
Great sunny weatherSuccessful summit.
andreeacorodeanu - Dec 11, 2009 5:52 am
RockclimbingI done two routes from the wall Bucura II: Creasta Vulturilor 3A and 25 Octombrie 3B. I liked so much. Weather not so god, cloudy and rainy.
yatsek - Nov 26, 2009 6:03 am
Late August, 1978Towards the end of our Gemenele loop (via a marked trail, past both Negru and Gemenele tarns) we ran into a bunch of scientists and rangers. After I'd explained there was no clear "Keep off" sign at the pass between the Sesele Mare and Mici, they let us off but told us to turn left and climb up the slope of the ridge between Retezat pass and Bucura Peak. On the way, we ran into a herd of chamois, and on top of that - and literally at the top of Bucura - we were whistled at by a marmot which showed up just a few meters away. That was a perfect day.
mibu - Nov 1, 2009 3:08 pm Date Climbed: Oct 24, 2009
From GentianaShort tour from Gentiana via big couloir in NE face.
HansG - Nov 5, 2008 2:46 am Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2007
From Bucura LakeShort ascent from Lacula Bucura. Because of fog we hadn't a view of the mountains.
peterbud - Jun 18, 2008 9:30 am Date Climbed: Jun 16, 2008
Day-tourGentiana hut - Bucura peak - (attempt to Judele peak) - Bucura Lake - Gentiana hut. Had a nice view all around.
peterbud - Nov 4, 2007 8:50 am Date Climbed: Jul 22, 2007
Nice viewsCame from Bucura Lake, continued towards Vf. Retezat. Great panorama.