Șaua Podragu
Cabana Podragu · Lacul Podragu · Vf. Podragu 2.482m
Up to -30% on return · -10% if booked 14+ days ahead
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Up to -30% on return · -10% if booked 14+ days ahead
Continue on foot to
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 guideCode of mountain tourism ethics
Salvamont's code of conduct for anyone hiking, climbing or riding in the mountains.
Official guideNutrition & hydration on the trail
What and when to eat and drink on a mountain hike, and what to avoid.
Official guideWitnessing a mountain accident
What to do if you come across an accident that isn't your own — official response steps.
Official guideCalling for emergency help
0SALVAMONT (0725 826 668) or 112 — what to say, and why staying reachable matters after the call.
Official guideEncountering wildlife
Bears included — how to avoid an encounter, and what to do if one happens anyway.
Official guideSnake bites
Immediate first aid, and — just as important — what not to do while waiting for help.
Official guideLightning in the mountains
How to read the risk, where not to stand, and how long to wait after the last thunder.
Official guideRescue helicopter operations
What happens once a helicopter is called, and how to help the crew find and reach you.
Official guideDownhill mountain biking
Official safety guidelines specific to downhill riding.
Official guideSkier's code
Ten basic rules for skiing safely on marked slopes.
Official guideAvalanche risk self-assessment
A downloadable tool for evaluating avalanche risk before a winter route.
Official guideReady to book?
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