For the 11th edition of Youth at the Top, taking place on 17 and 18 July 2025, protected areas and Alpine organizations are hosting a total of 31 events in various locations throughout the Alps and Carpathians.

Children and young people will have the opportunity to take part in this unique event  and experience the mountains in diverse and creative ways. For example, they can explore the Berchtesgaden National Park (Germany) through skill-based and team-building challenges, join a cross-border event organized by the Aree Protette Alpi Marittime and Mercantour National Park (Italy and France), or learn more about the impact of human activity in Călimani National Park (Romania).

Under this year’s theme, “Our Footprints in the Alps,” participants are invited to reflect on and explore the effects of human actions in mountain environments — from past influences to current challenges and future responsibilities. Participants can dive into topics like the effects of outdoor activities on nature and wildlife or explore how human-induced climate change is transforming the Alps – impacting glaciers and permafrost as well as flora and fauna. There is also an opportunity to learn about the cultural landscape of the Alps, focusing on traditional pasture farming and land maintenance that have shaped the region for centuries. 

Youth at the Top is coordinated by ALPARC and supported by the German Ministry for the Environment (BMUV) and the Principality of Monaco.