Motoring along the spectacular Route 73, south of Bran, through the Carpathians to Wallachia is an ideal way to discover the rural traditions (festivals, handicrafts, cheeses) of this colourful region rich in folklore, while simultaneously admiring its natural beauty. Such as the Bucegi mountains to the east and Piatra Craiului to the west, whose snowy peaks contrast with the verdant slopes of the valleys.