from 9 to 12 October 2025
Macugnaga
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy
Organised by the European Mountaineering Association (EUMA) and the European Hiking 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
Friday, 10.10
Morning – Working day – Conference at Congress House
Lunch
Afternoon – Working day – Conference at Congress House
Dinner
Saturday, 11.10
Morning – Working day – Conference at Congress House
Packed lunch
Afternoon – Activities by CAI (hiking activities) / Free activities
Dinner
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
| 01/06 | Deadline for submission of the abstracts. The authors should submit the title, summary, and keywords in English. Summarize up to 300 words |
| 14/06 | Deadline for notifying authors about the acceptance of the paper. The Executive and Editorial Committee will carry out the selection of papers |
| 01/07 | 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.
Register
Please fill out the form below to register for the conference.
We kindly ask you to complete the payment by August 10 in order to confirm your participation and support us in organizing the event
Practical Information
Dates
9–12 October 2025
Conference Venue
Centro Culturale Kongresshaus, Macugnaga (VB), Italy
Accommodation
Participants will be accommodated in lodging facilities in Macugnaga, reserved exclusively for Conference attendees.
Please note that availability is limited, and reservations will be confirmed only upon receipt of the participation fee payment.
Travel & Transfers
Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel.
A shuttle bus service will be provided from Domodossola railway station (easily reachable from Milan airports) to the accommodation site.
Cost
€290 / €340, which includes:
Accommodation
Meals for the entire duration of the conference
Shuttle transfer from Domodossola railway station to the venue
Hiking activities organized by CAI – Italian Alpine Club
Payment Deadline: The €290 / €340 participation fee must be paid by 10 August 2025
Note: The fee does not include transfers from Milan airports. For private transport, contact info@nccmonterosaservice.com
Hiking Activities
On the afternoons of 11 & 12 October (weather permitting), participants can choose between an easy or moderate guided hike.
Further details will be provided on-site.
Please bring appropriate mountain gear.
Getting to Macugnaga
By Train
Nearest station: Domodossola, well connected to Milano Centrale and Milano Porta Garibaldi.
Train schedules: trenitalia.com/en
By Plane
Milano Linate: M4 metro to Milano Centrale or Porta Garibaldi
Milano Malpensa: Hourly train to Verbania-Pallanza (1 change)
Bergamo Orio al Serio: Shuttle bus to Milano Centrale (every 20–30 minutes)
By Car
Carpooling is encouraged!
Contact us if you’d like help connecting with other participants for ride sharing.
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)