Hire a guide
No matter where you want to trail run in the Alps, we have a guide for you!
Our talented guides cover the entire Alps region and a number of adjacent areas as well.
Read about the guides available in the region you’d like to trail run. Then, send us your inquiry and we’ll be back in touch with you!
Legalese: When you hire an independent guide, the relationship is always between you and the guide. Run the Alps cannot be liable for anything that might go wrong.
Alpstein
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Annecy
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Aosta Valley
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Beaufortain
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Berner Oberland
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Chablais
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Chamonix Valley
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Dolomites
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Ecrins
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Engadine
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
French-speaking Valais
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
German-speaking Valais
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Jura
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Pre-Alps
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Pyrenees
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Ticino
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
Vanoise
| Name | Hometown | Guiding Since | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interlaken, Switzerland | 2007 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Leeds, UK | 2014 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Annecy, France | 2010 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2004 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Arles sur Tech, French Eastern Pyrenees | 2006 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Entraigues, Ecrins National Park, France | 2012 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Chamonix, France | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Kendal, UK | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Malans, Switzerland | 2018 | Austrian Trail Running Association Certification | |
| Servoz, France | 2016 | International Mountain Leader | |
| La Punt, Switzerland | 2013 | Swiss Athletics Instructor for Mountain and Trail Running | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, Switzerland | 2015 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Le Châble, Switzerland | 2002 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Stalden, Switzerland | 2019 | International Mountain Leader | |
| Flims Waldhaus, Switzerland | 2008 | IFMGA Mountain Guide |
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