Transmitting the riches
of our mountains
The Mountain Care Project supports organisations working to make the mountains accessible to all.
En passant par la montagne
- Amount awarded: 9 000 €
The organisation
En Passant Par la Montagne makes the mountains accessible to people facing challenges or social exclusion in order to promote inclusion, social connection, and self-confidence. The association develops community-based projects, public education initiatives, and training programs focused on the mountain environment.
The project
By 2026, the association will establish three inclusive mountain sports clubs: two for rock climbing and one for hiking. Open to people facing social vulnerability, disability, illness ,or exile, these clubs promote regular, accessible, and community-based participation in mountain sports. The project also includes the creation of an inclusive trail running club and the organization of events centered on inclusive mountain sports.
Les Enfermés Dehors
- Amount awarded: 10 000 €
The organisation
Les Enfermés Dehors introduces young people who are geographically or socially isolated from the mountains and nature to these environments. The association develops their independence through supervised activities, safetye ducation, and an approach that respects the mountain environment.
The project
The association organizes two weekly programs for groups of young people aged 6 to 16, featuring Wednesday outings in the mountains and activities such as hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and caving. The program promotes social inclusion, self-confidence, independence, and an introduction to mountain-related professions.
CIMME
- Amount awarded: 13 000 €
The organisation
CIMME supports young people who have dropped out of school and those seeking employment in careers related to the ecological transition in mountain regions. Through active, hands-onlearning, the association brings together dedicated professionals and participants through work projects, field trips and career exploration.
The project
By 2026, CIMME will roll out “out-of-the-classroom” re-engagement and pre-qualification programs for 16-to30-year-olds, combininghands-onprojects,exploration of mountain-based careers, and biodiversity awareness.In 2026, the objectives are twofold: totrain 10 young people in sustainable tourism and mountain conservation careers, with support toward employment; and, at the same time, to raise awareness among 100 people who are far from the job market about future-oriented careers in the mountains.
