The Valley of the Twelve

"Axial, or County Road 155F, is, without exaggeration, a miracle of a road, one that starts from Izvorul Muntelui and crosses the woods at the foot of Ceahlău, winding above the reservoir from Bicaz, the "Sea among the mountains", as it say the locals." the new axial road on the Ceahlău Massif is presented in this article published by Adevărul. The author of the article continues "...it leads to the resort of Durău, under the ridges of the massif. Moreover, from Axial you can go up to the heights of the mountain, on the Lutul Roşu, Poiana Maicilor and Jgheabul cu Hotar trails, the first being the most accessible. County road DJ 155F was rehabilitated two years ago, with 50 million RON, with funds obtained by the Neamţ County Council from the National Local Development Plan program. It shortens the path to the resort by about 70 km, compared to the "classic" national road DN 15, which is located on the left bank of the lake, starting from the dam at Bicaz - Poiana Largului viaduct - Ceahlău commune." IMPORTANT: The total length of the road between the resorts of Izvorul Muntelui and Durău is approximately 25 km, but we recommend that you contact the Ceahlău National Park administration to check if it is open to the general public, especially during periods when the weather is unfavorable.

Located only 30 km from Piatra-Neamț, the Izvorul Muntelui resort is an important gateway to the Ceahlău Massif. Mountain hikers often choose this option due to the superb view and the various routes starting from here.

Gallery Loft is located in the center of Piatra-Neamț, offering free WiFi. The apartments have a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer and slippers. Some units include a kitchen with a refrigerator.

Durău Residence is located in Piatra-Neamț and offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. All accommodation units include a relaxation area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Some units have a terrace and/or balcony with city or mountain views.

Cochet Accommodation is located in the city of Piatra-Neamt, on Bulevardul Traian no. 100, in front of  the “Gheorghe Cartianu” Technical College, at a distance of about 2 km from the city center. Cochet Accommodation offers private rooms with free WiFi, where guests can enjoy the terrace, a bar and a meal at the restaurant. We offer you 9 rooms and 3 modernly furnished apartments, equipped with LCD-LED TVs and unlimited high-speed Internet access. Each room has its own bathroom and has been equipped and arranged in such a way as to offer you all the comfort you need for a pleasant vacation.

The Bachus guesthouse is distinguished by quality services, being one of the guesthouses in Piatra-Neamt that addresses both business people and tourists who want to spend beautiful moments in this area. The guesthouse has 8 spacious and comfortable double rooms, equipped with air conditioning, modernly and tastefully furnished (the rooms have an area of about 30 square meters) and an apartment with two double beds. The accommodation capacity of the guesthouse is 20 places. On the ground floor of the guesthouse you can confidently serve the meal, enjoying the delicacies prepared in a kitchen that respects the highest standards in the field. With a capacity of 80 seats, special events can be organized in the restaurant at the level of protocol imposed by the requirements of the organizers or the type of event. If you want a business dinner, in a small and discreet setting, the guesthouse offers you a protocol room furnished in a classic style.

Apartament Central offers accommodation in Piatra-Neamț, one of the most beautiful cities in Romania. Guests benefit from free WiFi internet access and free private parking. This 1-bedroom apartment has a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a shower. A tennis court is 500 meters from the property, and the area is popular for hiking. You can engage in various activities, such as horse riding and cycling.

The Red Lake (Lacul Roșu) is a natural dam lake formed by the collapse of a slope due to the earthquake on January 23, 1838, with a magnitude of 6.9. It is located at the foot of Hășmașul Mare Mountain, near the Gorges of Bicaz, at the intersection of Neamț and Harghita counties, at a distance of 10 km from Bicaz-Chei (Neamț) and 26 km from Gheorgheni (Harghita). The Red Lake also became an important tourist resort over time. The surroundings of the lake have a pleasant microclimate, particularly beneficial for treating states of physical and mental exhaustion, insomnia, neurasthenia. The multiannual average temperature is 8°C, above the 6°C average of intramontane depressions. The valley is practically protected from the winds, the air is particularly clean, rich in natural aerosols. The picturesque surroundings offer excellent conditions for those looking for sources of rapid natural regeneration. 

Bicaz este un mic oraș din județul Neamț, format din localitățile componente Bicaz (reședința), Capșa, Dodeni și Izvoru Muntelui, și din satele Izvoru Alb, Potoci și Secu. Acesta are o populație de circa 6000 locuitori. Acesta rămâne însă un oraș important de tranzit în plin sezon, fiind în drumul turiștilor atât spre Cheile Bicazului + Lacul Roșu, cât și spre Barajul Bicaz + Durău. Pentru o scurtă oprire, puteți admira aici Muzeul de Istorie (fostul teatru sătesc) și Palatul Primăriei Bicaz (fosta casa regală), ambele încadrate pe lista clădirilor istorice.