11 Mar A Private guided tour of the Alps

When we say a private guided tour of the Alps, we mean private. No expensive trip that mixes you with people of varied abilities. No set itinerary of where you will hike each day… no, no, no. That is not the way to experience the Alps correctly.

A private guided tour of the Alps means flexibility

Booking a private guided tour of the Alps gives you and your group the flexibility to work around the weather, your hiking or skiing ability and your desires. Each evening we decide on the next day’s events based on the conditions, visibility and your mood. That is simply not possible on a set itinerary.

Varied terrain requires a knowledgeable guide

We grab opportunities at the right time on the right day to ensure you get to the best spots. What does this mean? It means that you do not go to the slippery, narrow, high altitude trail when the conditions are not adequate. Instead, on this day you either cross the border into another country (and climate) or you keep to a lower level hike. We can save the high altitude day for when the visibility is good and trail is dry. Every mountain offers so many options, you just need to know them all, which our guides do. Having a small, compact group who knows one another allows you to be flexible and mobile to get the best out of the Alps.

Working with the weather

We believe that a private guided tour should be about the food, the wine, the architecture, design and the people as well as the hiking. We live here and we love to share all of this with our guests. Perhaps because we do live here we get a bit cheeky and like to change the plan at the last minute. Why do one hike when there is a better one just over there? We know when the state of the trail, the wind or direction of the sun will be just right. Sometimes you need to stick to a shady forest on a hot day.

Respecting nature is easier and safer on a private guided tour

This winter we have seen collapsed tunnels and roads blocking access to certain famous ski areas. When you are a visitor these places look eternal and even living here it seems all very organised and permanent. However, when the mountain decides to claim its territory back you quickly understand that we do not have the control that we think we do. It is important to respect nature. We always get out for early season hikes before the season begins, to gauge the state of the trails. For example, small bridges across streams may have been taken by the snow. It gives us a good idea of the constantly morphing trails and nature and we often find new hidden gems along the way.

So if you are looking for a real private guided tour of the Alps, give us a call.

Warm regards from the mountains,

Danielle