from 9 to 12 October 2025
Macugnaga
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
Organised by the European Mountaineering Association (EUMA) and the European Ramblers’ Association (ERA), in close cooperation with the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI), the conference brings together key stakeholders from across Europe — including institutions, trail experts, and outdoor professionals — to explore innovative strategies for managing and preserving hiking paths and trail networks.
This edition will focus on trail management in the digital age, with particular attention to how digital tools can enhance user experiences, support sustainable practices, and help address the growing challenge of overtourism on the most popular trails. The conference will also provide a vital space for dialogue, aiming to develop a shared vision of what “trails” mean today, helping to align standards and improve recognition at a European level.
This page is continuously being updated. In the coming weeks, it will include the detailed conference programme, the registration form, and the results of the Call for Abstracts.
Stay tuned for all the latest updates and practical information.
Conference Programme
Thursday, 09.10
Afternoon – Participants arrivals EUMA expert group meetings
Welcome Dinner at Soggiorno Alpino Macugnaga
Friday, 10.10
Morning – Working day – Conference at Congress House
Lunch
Afternoon – Working day – Conference at Congress House
Dinner at Soggiorno Alpino Macugnaga
Saturday, 11.10
Morning – Working day – Conference at Congress House
Packed lunch
Afternoon – Activities by CAI (hiking activities) / Free activities
Dinner at Soggiorno Alpino Macugnaga
Sunday, 12.10
Morning – Working day (Conclusions) – Conference at Congress House Official end of the conference
Packed lunch
Afternoon – Activities by CAI (hiking activities) / Free activities / Departures
Submission of the papers timeline
| 20/05 | Deadline for submission of the abstracts. The authors should submit the title, summary, and keywords in English. Summarize up to 300 words. |
| 04/06 | Deadline for notifying authors about the acceptance of the paper. The Executive and Editorial Committee will carry out the selection of papers. |
| 24/06 | Publication of the final program, including the abstracts. |
| 20/08 | Deadline for submission of the presentations |
Send your Abstract
The author’s guide to abstracts and presentations is detailed in the attached PDF file.
All related documentation should be sent to: info@european-mountaineers.eu.
General notes
- Information will be regularly updated on our website
- The official language of the conference is English
- For additional information regarding the submission of papers, interested authors can contact: info@european-mountaineers.eu
- The author’s presentation time will be limited
- Proceedings with conclusions will be available in electronic format
Documents
The organizers
Partner
Club Alpino Italiano (CAI)