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The guide profession

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It starts with a passion for the mountains and adventure…a meeting of minds, a shared experience, a look and a dream…

The origins of the profession

Before the arrival of mountaineering in the 18th century, the profession of mountain guide consisted of taking those who...

Becoming a mountain guide

Before considering becoming a mountain guide, candidates are required to have had vast and varied mountaineering experience

Narratives from outings

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  • Skiing the Haute Route

    The Haute Route is the ultra classic high mountain traverse linking Chamonix to Zermatt

  • Good early season ice in Cogne

    I’ve just spent a weekend in the world class ice climbing venue of Cogne.

  • Its Majesty: La Meije

    The weather wasn’t looking good in Chamonix or in Switzerland, so I suggested to my friend/client Floriane to drive south where the sun is (almost) always shining.