“The Ultimate Active Experience in the Dolomites”
Made to Measure
To experience the heart and soul of a place, you need to get under its skin.We know the ins and outs of every Dolomite valley we recommend and are able to bring an insight and create the perfect bespoke trip that few can match.Our time is spent digging up the best ways to get the vibe of the area you choose to explore: from recommending the best guides, outdoor activities, panoramas and inspired regional cuisine to the perfect hotel /rifugio for your trip. We can design trips, for 2 people or more, from scratch or customize one of our sample itineraries for inspiration with personal flourishes or dates that suit you better.
Filippo Beccari - UIAGM mountain guide
A mountain guide is a professional climber that has achieved certification by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), which is the highest qualification in the world for mountaineers. Mountain guides participate in leading people in a variety of different activities such as hiking, climbing and skiing. Obtaining certification as a guide is not easy. It requires rigorous training for a period of up to five years followed by an apprenticeship with an experienced guide for another two years. Once certified, mountain guides must also participate in regular professional development training in order to stay abreast of any new techniques or changes to the standards to which they adhere.
Mountain guides have a rich history in the Dolomites, with records dating back as far as the 15th century showing that local mountaineers were hired by the Venetian Republic to accompany mapmakers through the region as they traced the territories. In 1865, Austria officially created the discipline of Alpine guide, based on the experience of the first explorers to the Dolomites being assisted by the local mountain goat herders. These original inhabitants knew how to traverse the steep and dangerous mountain routes and are considered the forefathers of the modern mountain guide.
UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain guide Logo
Professional mountain guides have tremendous responsibility to the people they lead, to educate and ensure their safety while in the mountains. Among the many disciplines that an experienced guide must master are:
- Mountaineering
- Rock climbing
- Hiking
- Via ferrata
- Canyoning
- Ice climbing
- Ski mountaineering
- Off-piste skiing
- Snowshoeing
Professional mountain guides are true mountain experts who share an unparalleled passion for the environment and the rocky terrain on which they make their living. They open the doors to worlds that would otherwise be left unexplored by most people, providing a unique opportunity to experience the amazing and glorious natural beauty that the mountains have to offer.
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