Navigating Heights: The Dynamics of Mountain Entrepreneurship in Transport. European Mountain Series Analysis

This study analyzes the dynamics of mountain entrepreneurship in the European transport sector, highlighting the economic, geographical, and seasonal factors that influence its performance. Data were collected from Eurostat for the period 2021–2022, covering indicators such as the number of active enterprises, revenues, operating costs, and seasonal trends. The methodology included both descriptive statistical analyses (mean, median, standard deviation, skewness, kurtosis) and inferential analyses (regression, significance tests) to assess volatility and correlations between variables. The results indicate significant fluctuations in economic indicators, influenced by seasonality, weather conditions, and external crises (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic, energy crisis). Distributions showed positive skewness, with a concentration on low values, and the regression analysis identified correlations between performance, infrastructure, and legislative factors. The study highlights the need for policies adapted to the mountain environment, the promotion of sustainable transport, and investments in digitalization to stabilize the sector. The findings provide a basis for future research on the resilience of mountain entrepreneurship in the context of climate and economic changes.