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Run the Alps guide, Antonio Positano

Hometown

Badia, Italy

Certifications

International Mountain Leader.

A bit about me

I was born in the heart of the Cilento National Park in southern Italy, so I’ve lived in the mountains since my very first moments. These days, I’m based in the Dolomites, working as an International Mountain Leader with the Alpine and Ski Guides Association of South Tyrol.
I’ve spent time in the mountains of New Zealand, Spain and Norway. In recent years, I have been increasingly working closer to home in the French, Austrian and Swiss Alps.
I’m passionate about the mountains and love to experience them in all their shapes and dimensions. In my free time this includes paragliding, climbing and traveling to discover new places.

Trail running background

Running has always been part of my life. It all started as a game in my hometown, where we spent hours chasing one another through fields and hills. I continued to run, for a while using a coach and training on a track. After a break of a couple of years, I found new motivation in trail running, as it combines my two great passions: running and mountains.

I love running long distances, often without giving too much importance to my times. Perhaps like many runners, I also like to have my “no pain, no gain” big training days! I like to run new races every year to discover new places, meet people and have a goal that helps me define my training program.

Why I love guiding

I became a guide to share my passion and experience with others. My love for the mountains goes beyond my personal activities. I have always been eager to meet new people, and nothing gives me more joy than sharing my adventures and the energy of the mountains with others.

Guide website

Guide website

Region coverage

Alpstein
Annecy
Aosta Valley
Beaufortain
Berner Oberland
Chablais
Chamonix Valley
Dolomites
Ecrins
Engadine
French-speaking Valais
German-speaking Valais
Jura
Pre-Alps
Pyrenees
Ticino
Vanoise

Independent guide fee

$390

Gallery

Run the Alps guide Antonio Positano in the the Cilento National Park
Antonio in the the Cilento National Park (Photo: Francesco Positano)
Antonio Positano running above Montenvers near Chamonix in France
Running above Montenvers near Chamonix in France (Photo: Lea).
Antonio Positano, running in forest in the Apennines, Italy
Antonio in the Apennines, Italy (Photo: Francesco Positano)