Women’s Mental and Physical Wellbeing Through Sport and Nature
Hikes4Happiness activities
- France: international activity
From 13–17 May 2026, the first international workshop, hiking activities, and partners meeting of the Erasmus+ project Hikes4Happiness took place in Nice, France, hosted by the project coordinator Activ’Elle.
The programme was organised during the Women Sport International Days in Nice and brought together project partners from France, Lithuania, Finland, and Slovenia to exchange knowledge, strengthen cooperation, and promote inclusive hiking and women’s participation in sport.
The event began with an accessible coastal hike from Nice to Saint-Hospice Point, focusing on the concept of “hike-for-all” and easy access to hiking trails. The activity highlighted the importance of making outdoor experiences accessible and inclusive for participants of different backgrounds and abilities.
- Slovenia: local activity 1
On 19 June 2026, the Institut IMPACT in cooperation with the sports initiative “Moj naslednji izziv”, organised a Nordic walking training session and a workshop on women’s participation in sport.
The event brought together women from rural Slovenia – Radovljica, Gorje and the surrounding areas, including members of the Gorje Sports Association.
This time, guided by Martina and Neva, we explored the beautiful Pokljuka Gorge. In addition to learning the proper Nordic walking technique, participants also took part in coordination and balance exercises led by Polona. These activities were combined with challenges and discussions on:
- women’s participation in sport;
- physical activity among women and girls in Europe;
- the reasons why women and girls drop out of sport and physical activity;
- the representation of women’s sport and women’s physical activity in the media;
- the position of women in society and the impact of social, economic and health-related factors on their opportunities to participate in sport.
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