Do I need to register in advance to participate?

Registration details and participation options will be announced through the event's official channels. Contact the organisers directly for the latest updates.

Is the event suitable for people with disabilities and older adults?

Yes. The programme is inclusively designed, with specific activities tailored for persons with disabilities, older adults, families, and children of all ages.

Where exactly in Troodos do the activities take place?

Activities are spread across multiple locations — mountain villages, nature trails, schools, community spaces, and sites of natural and cultural significance throughout the Troodos region.

Can I attend just one day or one activity?

Yes. Each day features a distinct programme of activities, so participants can join whichever sessions suit their interests and schedule.

Mountain Games Cyprus 2026: Sport, Culture &...

Name: Mountain Games Cyprus 2026: Sport, Culture & Healthy Living in Troodos
Start: 2026-09-23T05:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-26T14:00:00+00:00
Location: Troodos Mountain Region

Mountain Games Cyprus 2026 is a fully free, non-profit European sporting festival taking place across the Troodos Mountain Region in Cyprus from 23 to 26 September 2026, during the European Week of Sport. Coordinated by the MountMed Institute and funded by the Erasmus+ Sport Programme, the event brings together eleven organisations from ten European countries to celebrate sport, culture, healthy living, and inclusion in a stunning mountain setting.

🎟️ Free entry.

Guided by the theme Healthy Lifestyles for All, the four-day programme is designed to welcome everyone — athletes, students, families, older adults, persons with disabilities, local communities, and international delegations. Activities span mountain biking, hiking, orienteering, traditional games, educational workshops, a two-day gastronomic celebration (Taste, Move & Thrive), cultural experiences, and an opening International Scientific Symposium on health and active living.

Science, health and public policy for active living.

Thursday, 24 September 2026 — Mountain Cycling & Traditional Games

Mountain biking, school activities, traditional games with emphasis on stone throwing, activities for families and older adults.

Friday, 25 September 2026 — Orienteering & Taste, Move & Thrive Launch

Navigation, inclusion, healthy nutrition and outdoor experiences.

Friday–Saturday, 25–26 September 2026 — Taste, Move & Thrive

A dedicated two-day celebration of Troodos mountain food products, gastronomy, healthy eating and wellbeing.

Saturday, 26 September 2026 — Hiking, Cultural Heritage & Closing Ceremony

Nature, culture and celebration come together.

For more information, please contact MountMed Institute directly.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +357 96 834 442