Hire certified mountain guides in France

Hire a certified mountain guide in France. 18 qualified guides with verified qualifications, languages and guiding areas listed. Book a guide directly on Made to Hike.

In short

18 mountain guides work in France through Made to Hike, 18 with their certification verified by us. You book and message the guide directly — there is no agency in between.

Guides working in France

Tom Brodie

Based in Switzerland

I love sharing the mountains with people and helping them ot achieve what they want. A trip with me means you will learn more about the area, the nature, the geoagraphy and the history. I live and work on the France/ Switzerland border an

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  • Languages: English, French, Norwegian
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Alistair Crompton

Based in France

Alistair leads trail-running holidays and yoga retreats across the Alps and beyond, blending technical mountain expertise with a mindful approach, and plant-based nutrition. His retreats help people reconnect with their bodies, slow down, a

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  • Languages: English, French
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Lori Brumat

Based in Switzerland

Born in the United States to an Italian father and Venezuelan mother, raised in France. I have always belonged to more than one place. Chamonix is the one that claimed me. I fell for it 25 years ago, bought an old farmhouse, and built my li

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  • Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Experience: 25 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Jo Norton

Based in France

I'm Jo, and I've been guiding walks in Occitanie for twenty years. I fell in love with this landscape—the Pays Cathare, the Haute Vallée de l'Aude—and what it taught me about slowing down and paying attention. In a loud and busy world whe

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  • Languages: English, French
  • Experience: 20 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Allan Hunn

Based in France

My name is Allan Hunn, I am an IML, Battlefield Guide, RAF Veteran and former aerospace engineer. I specialise in WWII escape & evasion tours. So far, I have rediscovered over 100 routes that are associated with well over 1000 escapers &

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  • Languages: English
  • Experience: 14 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Sarah Kleinknecht

Based in Switzerland

Setting off on an adventure on a whim, without a specific plan, walking wherever my desires and emotions take me, pushing further to discover what a summit or a ridge has to offer. Trained as a business lawyer, then manager of a large sport

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  • Languages: English, French
  • Experience: 11 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Michel Visser

Based in Scotland

Michel Visser is a UK-trained Mountain Leader (ML) currently pursuing International Mountain Leader (IML) certification, with over 10 years of experience guiding across Europe's most iconic ranges. His mountain resume spans the Scottish H

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  • Languages: English, German, Dutch
  • Experience: 10 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Marie Villat

Based in France

Hi there! My name is Marie, and I love guiding small groups through the Pyrenees. Fabulós mountain chain that I know very well. Focusing on wildlife watching, reconnection to ourselves and to the living World. I've been guiding for 5 years

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  • Languages: English, French, Spanish
  • Experience: 5 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Tiago Torrinha

Based in France

UIMLA-certified Mountain Guide (AEGM, Spain), with a technical mountaineering background built through training and practice in demanding terrain across Patagonia, the Himalaya, Morocco, and the Mont Blanc massif. Guides alpine treks on rea

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  • Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
  • Experience: 5 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Maëva Guichaoua

Based in France

Maëva, professeure de yoga & créatrice d'aventures en pleine nature. Amoureuse depuis toujours des grands espaces et notamment de la montagne, de couchers de soleil, de nature sauvage et préservée, je suis une yogini randonneuse, passionné

  • Languages: English, French, Spanish
  • Experience: 5 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Stiina Kristal

Based in France

Despite originating from a very flat country called Estonia, I’m a passionate mountain-lover, gear nerd and experienced thruhiker. Guiding since 2021, I love showing others the beauty of trails far and wide.

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  • Languages: English, Danish
  • Experience: 5 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Renzo Gherlone

Based in Italy

Environmental Hiking Guide and biologist with over 30 years of experience in mountain and high-altitude environments. I lead groups on day hikes and multi-day treks, with extensive experience in Lombardy, Piedmont, the Aosta Valley, the Dol

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  • Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
  • Experience: 4 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Axel Lagardere

Based in Norway

I guide forest hike, winter hikes, multi-day treks, and wildlife-watching expeditions across places like Nordmarka, Dovrefjell, Rondane and Hardangervidda, etc, in Norway. I want you to feel confident, curious, and connected to the landscap

  • Languages: English, French
  • Experience: 3 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Mathis Ballet-Baz

Based in France

Hi, I'm Mathis and I'm Hight mountain guide in French. I work on Mont Blanc massif, Italian and Switzerland massif too. Sometimes in Ecrins massif. I work in several fields, summer and winter. See you soon

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  • Languages: English, French
  • Experience: 3 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Jordi Marco

Based in Spain

Hi, I'm Jordi Marco. Born and raised in the Pyrenees, mountains have always been my home. Since I was young, I've spent my life exploring these landscapes through hiking, trail running, climbing, skiing, and alpinism. My greatest passion is

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  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Experience: 2 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Sílvia Alsina Viu

Based in Spain

My name is Sílvia and I'm a mountain guide based in the Catalan Pyrenees, passionate about the mountains, outdoor experiences and sharing them with others. For me, guiding is much more than leading a group from one place to another. It is

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  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Experience: 2 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Toni Expósito | Alpinismo Al Viento

Based in Spain

Mi nombre es Toni. Autor del blog Alpinismo Al Viento. Guía de media montaña y actividad al aire libre, acreditado AEGM y UIMLA. Me encontrarás habitualmente guiando en la naturaleza, subiendo montañas, en las excursiones más increíbles, vi

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  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Experience: 2 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Gael Reganha

Based in France

Living in Grenoble (French Alps) for a decade now, I have started to guide in French Alpine Club (CAF in French) and since 2025, I started to training to become mountain leader to bring people into the Alps and promote a sustainable tourism

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  • Languages: English, French
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Hiring a guide in France — common questions

What qualification should a mountain guide in France hold?

For hiking and trekking terrain, look for an International Mountain Leader (IML/UIMLA) qualification. For glaciated ground, via ferrata and technical climbing, the guide should hold the IFMGA/UIAGM carnet. Every guide profile on Made to Hike states which qualification they hold.

How do I check a guide is really certified in France?

Made to Hike checks each guide's certificate before their profile is published and shows a verified marker on the profile. You can also ask the guide for their carnet or association number and check it with the national association.

Can I contact a guide in France before booking?

Yes. Every guide profile has a direct message option, so you can discuss the route, your experience level and dates before committing.