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Făgăraș Mountains

Făgăraș Ridge

Over 90km · Lotrioara → Plaiul Foii · 5–7 days

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This is Romania's benchmark for long-distance hiking — a multi-day, exposed, demanding traverse of the Făgăraș Ridge, for hikers who've earned their legs on similar terrain. Runs either direction, Lotrioara ↔ Plaiul Foii — plan a custom start or finish point with the route builder below. You can always come down early, too — stop at Bâlea or another exit and we'll meet you there. For a single peak or a day hike, pick one of the trailhead sections below instead.
Făgăraș Ridge
Getting there — drop-off points

Lotrioara

Start of the Făgăraș Ridge trail

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Mănăstirea Turnu Roșu

Same drop-off, two trailheads — Făgăraș Ridge and Cabana Suru

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Drop-off + Pick-up

Any two points, any dates — book both together and get 30% off the pick-up leg at the same point, or 15% off at a different finish point, within 30 days of the drop-off.

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Mountain safety — Salvamont

Salvamont emergency number: 0725 826 668 ("0SALVAMONT") or 112

For wildlife, lightning, snake bites, calling for help and more — official Salvamont guidance, direct from the source.

Mountain tourist recommendations

Route planning, fitness, registering your trip — the official baseline for hiking safely in Romania.

Official guide

Code of mountain tourism ethics

Salvamont's code of conduct for anyone hiking, climbing or riding in the mountains.

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Nutrition & hydration on the trail

What and when to eat and drink on a mountain hike, and what to avoid.

Official guide

Witnessing a mountain accident

What to do if you come across an accident that isn't your own — official response steps.

Official guide

Calling for emergency help

0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668) or 112 — what to say, and why staying reachable matters after the call.

Official guide

Encountering wildlife

Bears included — how to avoid an encounter, and what to do if one happens anyway.

Official guide

Snake bites

Immediate first aid, and — just as important — what not to do while waiting for help.

Official guide

Lightning in the mountains

How to read the risk, where not to stand, and how long to wait after the last thunder.

Official guide

Rescue helicopter operations

What happens once a helicopter is called, and how to help the crew find and reach you.

Official guide

Downhill mountain biking

Official safety guidelines specific to downhill riding.

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Skier's code

Ten basic rules for skiing safely on marked slopes.

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Avalanche risk self-assessment

A downloadable tool for evaluating avalanche risk before a winter route.

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