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Joint Adventure on the Mountain Paths, JAMP (ROBG-384)
Published on 31 May 2021
Bulgaria
Severozapaden
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About this good practice
Project “Joint adventure on the mountain paths”, ROBG-384 was implemented within Interreg V-A Romania – Bulgaria Programme under Priority Axis 2, Investment priority 2.1 To improve the sustainable use of natural heritage and resources and cultural heritage
The main goal of the project JAMP (ROBG-384) is to support the sustainable development of the cross-border tourism from Romania and Bulgaria and to increase the promotion of the mountain area from district Mehedinti and counties Vidin and Montana by creating new products and services and through direct involvement all interested stakeholders in tourism development that will increase the number of the tourists in the region.
New touristic offer will increase the number of the loving mountain tourists and promoting the mountain cross-border area from county Mehedinti in Romania and districts Vidin and Montana in Bulgaria. Promotion of the mountain tourism activities and the mountain cycling routes created within the project will increase the number of tourists that will visit this unique part of the region. The mountain electrical bikes will protect and will promotion of nature-friendly attitude in the cross-border mountain region.
The main goal of the project JAMP (ROBG-384) is to support the sustainable development of the cross-border tourism from Romania and Bulgaria and to increase the promotion of the mountain area from district Mehedinti and counties Vidin and Montana by creating new products and services and through direct involvement all interested stakeholders in tourism development that will increase the number of the tourists in the region.
New touristic offer will increase the number of the loving mountain tourists and promoting the mountain cross-border area from county Mehedinti in Romania and districts Vidin and Montana in Bulgaria. Promotion of the mountain tourism activities and the mountain cycling routes created within the project will increase the number of tourists that will visit this unique part of the region. The mountain electrical bikes will protect and will promotion of nature-friendly attitude in the cross-border mountain region.
Expert opinion
Mountain regions are often facing challenges such as depopulation and a lack of hospitality infrastructure. In order to increase their attractiveness for local and foreign visitors, and divert tourist flows from the other, often overcrowded attractions, it is important to provide an infrastructure that allows the visitors to enjoy the nature in mountainous regions. This is particularly challenging in a cross-border region as in the present good practice, however, the project promoters managed to introduce new common tourism products and services by providing mountain biking routes and an e-bikes infrastructure. This will allow to draw more tourists to the region whilst enjoying the mountain nature in an eco-friendly way and practising active modes of transport.
Works at
Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform
Resources needed
The budget for the development of the project was 490,320 EUR. Financial resources could vary depending on the number of the routes identified and the quantity of the purchased equipment.
Evidence of success
Developed several studies identifying mountain e-bikes trails;Explored 32 mountain routes in project area;Developed common Marketing Strategy for mountain e-bikes identified trails;Purchased 150 mountain e-bikes with GPS;Organization of seminars with stakeholders,joint trainings for e-bike maintenance with the operators,joint info-tour;Information and publicity campaign;160 participants in cycling during project
Practice is offered by Adventure Center–Belogradchik-individual and group offer.
Practice is offered by Adventure Center–Belogradchik-individual and group offer.
Potential for learning or transfer
Mountain e-biking is gaining more and more fans because it is a great opportunity to exercise at fresh air and because it is suitable for bikers who are not very well trained.
The new tourist offers provided by JAMP project will increase the number of mountain tourism lovers. The creation of mountain bike routes will increase the number of tourists who will visit this unique part of the region. The use of mountain electric bicycles protects and promotes an environmentally friendly attitude in the cross-border mountain region.
The good practice is suitable for transfer in mountain areas where tourists to cycle on mountain trails
The new tourist offers provided by JAMP project will increase the number of mountain tourism lovers. The creation of mountain bike routes will increase the number of tourists who will visit this unique part of the region. The use of mountain electric bicycles protects and promotes an environmentally friendly attitude in the cross-border mountain region.
The good practice is suitable for transfer in mountain areas where tourists to cycle on mountain trails
Further information
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Good practice owner
You can contact the good practice owner below for more detailed information.
Organisation
Association "Regional Partnerships for Sustainable Development - Vidin"
Bulgaria
Severozapaden
Contact
communication manager