Transfăgărășanul se închide sâmbătă între Vidraru și Bâlea Lac: restricțiile durează 11 ore

On September 5, 2026, traffic on the Transfăgărășan will be closed for the Transfier triathlon, affecting access to local hotels. The event will feature 300 athletes from 11 countries competing in swimming, cycling, and running. Participants will start at Hotel Valea cu Pești, swim in Lake Vidraru, cycle to Bâlea Lake, and finish with a run to the Iron Man statue. The competition includes various categories, and restrictions will be in place from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with hotel guests needing to plan accordingly. YOLO Events organizes the triathlon with institutional support, highlighting its significance in Romania's sporting events.