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Hiking: the pleasure of walking and rediscovering nature

Walking in the mountains means immersing yourself in an authentic and wild environment, breathing pure air, and observing nature in its truest form.

Day hikes are the simplest and most authentic way to experience the mountains, taking the time to walk, observe, and understand the area without the rush of performance.
In one day, we explore trails, valleys, ridges, and panoramas, adapting the pace to the group and the current conditions.

These experiences are designed for those who want to go to the mountains mindfully: for beginners, for those who want to deepen their knowledge of the Alpine environment, or simply for those who have a day available and don’t want to compromise on the quality of the experience.

Every outing is guided with attention to the route, pace, safety, and interpretation of the landscape, turning a walk into a complete mountain experience.

The walking philosophy will always be “empathy, connection, safety, and lightheartedness”

How the hikes work

The activity begins with a meeting to share the day’s goals, during which the itinerary, elevation gain, timing, and expected conditions are presented. The walk takes place on marked trails or clear tracks, choosing routes suitable for the group’s level and the season.

During the hike, the pace is adapted to the participants, with stops dedicated to observing the landscape, reading the natural environment, and understanding the territory. Attention is paid not only to the walk but also to safety, energy management, and the quality of time spent in the mountains.

Day hikes are suitable both for those approaching the mountains for the first time and for those wishing to deepen their experience, living a full day in a natural environment without the need for specific technical skills; if a hike requires a higher level of commitment, it will always be specified in the technical notes and at the time of booking.

With whom? Who is the Mountain Guide? Who is the International Mountain Leader?

The UIAGM Mountain Guide is a climbing and mountain professional qualified to guide and teach climbing, mountaineering, ski mountaineering and canyoning techniques. Internationally recognized (with the UIAGM badge), they are the only figure legally authorized to professionally accompany people on crags, multi-pitch routes and on snow-covered or icy terrain.

The UIAGM badge guarantees high training standards, technical skills, risk management capabilities and in-depth knowledge of the natural environment. Relying on a Mountain Guide allows you to experience the mountains in an authentic, conscious way while mitigating risks.

UIMLA – International Mountain Leader

The International Mountain Leader (UIMLA) is a mountain professional qualified according to the international standards of the Union of International Mountain Leader Associations (UIMLA), the organization that brings together national associations of mid-mountain leaders from numerous countries.

This qualification certifies technical, environmental and interpersonal skills for leading people in non-glacial and non-mountaineering mountain environments, in all seasons. The International Mountain Leader is trained to plan and manage hikes and treks safely, interpret weather and environmental conditions, navigate with traditional and digital tools, assess risks and handle emergency situations with competence and professionalism.