About the association

For the love of the mountains.For people.

Since 2010 we have brought people closer to nature through education, hiking and volunteering.

Our story

It all starts with one step.

The Drumeții Montane Association was born out of the wish to do that SOMETHING we all say needs doing but never take the next step towards. It was born on the ridge of the Parâng Mountains, in the forests of Vâlcan and on the riverbanks of Retezat, hoping to be the answer to the question: WHO?

We set out on a long road, confident that we can teach the people around us a green way of thinking, and determined to do as much as we can to protect nature in all its forms.

Mountain hiking defines us as a way of life and as our favourite activity; we will never be able to describe the joy we feel when we set off with a backpack.

19 October 2010The beginning of the association
Bucharest, District 3Registered office
Non-profit, non-political associationLegal form
None; volunteering is freeMembership fee
Our projects

One mission. Many trails.

Eco Junior
Nature education

Eco Junior

We explore, learn and protect nature together with the youngest. Eco Junior brings the mountains closer to pupils through outdoor experiences and nature lessons in schools and kindergartens in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

Discover the project – Eco Junior
Ștafeta Munților
Hiking and volunteering

Ștafeta Munților

The national sports tourism championship brings youth, tourism, sports and environmental NGOs to the same start line. Together we walk the trails, promote an active lifestyle and help protect the mountains.

Discover the project – Ștafeta Munților
Mantrailing Romania
Search and rescue with dogs

Mantrailing Romania

Since 2025 we train human–dog teams that follow a person's scent trail to find missing people. Training sessions, seminars and exams, with partners from Romania and Hungary.

Discover the project – Mantrailing Romania
Our team

People who choose to get involved.

Behind every project are passionate people, volunteers, professionals and friends of the mountains who believe in the same mission.

Meet the team
Be part of the change

Let's take the next step together.

Get involved as a volunteer and help us carry our projects for nature, people and communities further.