Programme & Schedule
Project No. 101245542 – MOUNTAIN GAMES – ERASMUS-SPORT-2025-SNCESE
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Mountain Games Cyprus 2026 will take place across the Troodos Mountain Region from 23–26 September 2026, during the European Week of Sport. The event is designed as a multi-location programme of activities hosted across mountain villages, nature trails, schools, community spaces and sites of outstanding natural and cultural significance throughout the Troodos region.
Guided by the theme Healthy Lifestyles for All, the programme brings together physical activity, sport, healthy nutrition, inclusion, cultural participation and meaningful experiences in the mountain environment. The event opens with an International Scientific Symposium, followed by three days of outdoor sports, educational activities, cultural experiences and community engagement. On 25–26 September, the programme also features Taste, Move & Thrive, a dedicated two-day celebration of Troodos mountain food products, gastronomy, healthy eating and wellbeing.
Each day offers activities designed for different audiences, enabling athletes, students, families, visitors, older adults, persons with disabilities, local communities and international delegations to participate in ways that best suit their interests and abilities.
Opening Ceremony & Scientific Symposium
Science, health and public policy for active living.
Mountain Cycling & Traditional Games
Mountain biking, school activities, traditional games with emphasis on stone throwing, activities for families and older adults
Orienteering & "Taste, Move & Thrive" Launch
Navigation, inclusion, healthy nutrition and outdoor experiences.
Hiking, Cultural Heritage & Closing Ceremony
Nature, culture and celebration come together.