[1] and the lowest altitude is 600 metres (2,000 ft), in the Moldova River valley[2] The Rarău Massif is located in northern Romania (Suceava County), in the historical region of Bukovina, between the valleys of the Moldova and Bistrița rivers.

The closest population centers are the towns of Câmpulung Moldovenesc and Vatra Dornei and the commune of Pojorâta.

The best known is Pietrele Doamnei, a group of three large limestone pillars located at a height of 1400m, close to the peak.

The average temperature in January is −7 °C (19 °F) at the Rarău Meteorological Station, with significant differences are registered between the slopes with northern and southern orientation.

The average temperature for July is 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) for the Rarău station, with minimal differences between the slopes with northern and southern exposure.