Certified mountain guides in Italy

24 certified mountain guides working in Italy, with qualifications, languages and guiding areas listed. Book a guide directly on Made to Hike.

In short

24 mountain guides work in Italy through Made to Hike, 24 with their certification verified by us. You book and message the guide directly — there is no agency in between.

Guides working in Italy

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

Anna Torretta

Based in Italy

I’m a Mountain Guide, author, trainer, and founder of several women’s climbing schools, now united under ClimbHER. My mission is to help women build confidence, develop skills, and experience the freedom of climbing and exploring wild place

  • Languages: English, German, Italian, French
  • Experience: 26 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

Juliane Geiser

Based in Italy

Hello, I’m Juli! ​I absolutely love my homeland, the Dolomites, and nothing brings me more joy than sharing it with you. For me, hiking is the most valuable thing in the world because nature simply gives us so much. My focus isn’t on extrem

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  • Languages: English, German, Spanish, Italian
  • Experience: 23 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Maxim Foygel

For more than 25 years I have gone from amateur to professional. I was trained first in Russia (alpine guide) and then in Kyrgyzstan (IFMGA mountain guide). At the moment I live in Europe, and of course my home mountains are the Alps. The a

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

Corrado Conca

Based in Italy

I was born in Sardinia in 1963 and have practised outdoor sports since 1984. I started with caving before moving on to trekking, canyoning and climbing. Since 1984 I have bolted more than 200 sport climbing routes on the cliffs of Sardinia

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

Bernhard Mock

Based in Italy

I am a state-certified mountain guide and a passionate mountaineer and climber. My heart belongs to the breathtaking Dolomites. Whether it’s classic rock climbing or via ferrata routes in the stunning Dolomites, or high-altitude tours in So

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  • Languages: English, German, Italian
  • Experience: 16 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Tjeerd Wits

Based in Italy

As a certified International Mountain Leader (UIMLA) and physical geographer (Earth Sciences) I travelled the world, cycling the Silk Route, mapping mountains, climbing mountains in Central Asia (Tadzjikistan) but currently focussing on Ita

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  • Languages: English
  • Experience: 15 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Furio Sabatini

Based in Italy

I was born and raised on the seaside, but was soon enthralled by the mountains. I have traveled, hiked, climbed, skied, cycled all over Italy (and beyond) most of my life. . . until one day I decided I wanted to turn my passion into a profe

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  • Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
  • Experience: 14 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Izar Mountain Guide

Based in Spain

Connection, self-efficacy, joy, peace: this is what mountains are for me. I'm Simone, a mountain guide and ski instructor. I grew up in the Italian Alps, but my passions led me to travel a lot: Switzerland, France, Latin America, Andalusia

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  • Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
  • Experience: 13 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

Stefan Brunner

Based in Austria

I've been climbing since 2002 and guiding since 2007. After earning my IVBV certification in 2016, I've led trips across the Alps and beyond — from Patagonia to Yosemite, from ski tours in northern Norway to rock routes back home. Now I gui

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  • Languages: English, German
  • Experience: 10 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

Ranny Windy

Based in Italy

Hello, I'm Windy 👋 For me, hiking is more than reaching a summit—it's about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and discovering places that leave you speechless. Living in Northern Italy has given me endless opportunities to explore t

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

Luca Abbondi

Based in Italy

A multi-day trek or a day hike in the mountains is the most rewarding experience possible if you allow yourself to be immersed in the nature that surrounds you. The fresh air on your face, the sound of our footsteps on the trail, the birds

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  • Languages: English, Italian, 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

Fabian Ortuño

Based in Italy

I'm a certified mountain guide based in Italy with two years of experience leading treks and multi-day expeditions through the Dolomites. I specialize in alpine hiking and touring, with deep knowledge of the Brenta Dolomites and the classic

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

Alessandro Ciardi Dupre

Based in Italy

Born and raised in the heart of Tuscany, I’ve always felt most at home in nature. Ever since I was a child, the mountains, forests, and wild landscapes have been my playground, my classroom, and my greatest source of inspiration. Before fo

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

Vincenzo Rosboch

Based in Italy

My name is Vincenzo (aka "Minicass") and I am an italian hiking guide. Involved in local history and cultural associations, passionate about mountains and long-distance walking, I also volunteer to help maintain the trails of the Cammino di

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  • Languages: English, Italian
  • Experience: 1 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Anna Bassignano

Based in Italy

Hi, I’m Anna, an International Mountain Leader based in Piemonte. I guide people through the mountains I know and love most, the Alps of this region, sharing not just routes, but a way of experiencing nature that is authentic, safe, and dee

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  • Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish
  • Experience: 1 years
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Orazio Tropea

Based in Italy

My name is Orazio, a 29-year-old with a passion for the mountains. I have been an Italian ski instructor since 2016 and, since 2026, also a nature and hiking guide working in eastern Sicily. I worked for several years in the French Alps as

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

Oriane Veronesi

Based in Italy

Hi, I'm Oriane, I'm 23 years old, and I'm a Mountain Leader. I've always loved the mountains, and that's why I chose a course of study that would allow me to turn this passion into my profession. My goal is to promote a safe, responsible,

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

Alessia Soppelsa

Based in Italy

Growing up in the Dolomites, thanks to my parents' passion, I first strapped on skis and shouldered a backpack at the age of three; the mountains have always been my home, in both winter and summer. After high school, alongside adventures i

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  • Languages: English, German, Italian
  • Certification verified by Made to Hike

Hiring a guide in Italy — common questions

What qualification should a mountain guide in Italy 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 Italy?

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 Italy before booking?

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