Dolomites · Swiss Alps · Chamonix
Meet the Alpine trekking guides who work with LHO
Life Happens Outdoors works with qualified trekking guides across a carefully selected portfolio of Alpine walking programmes. From the limestone landscapes of the Dolomites to the valleys and high passes around Chamonix and Zermatt, each departure is matched with professionals suited to its route, jurisdiction and group.
Current collection
5 Alpine treks
Distinct walking journeys with their own terrain, rhythm and character.
Across the Alps
3 countries
France, Switzerland and Italy.
The guide network
7 profiles
A compact introduction to professionals in the LHO trekking roster.
What this page shows
One network, route specific assignments
The people shown here form part of the wider LHO trekking network. A guide may work on one or more programmes, but inclusion on this page does not mean that every guide is assigned to every route.
Final assignments depend on qualifications, local permissions, route demands, language, group requirements and availability.
Professional scope
Walking routes, not technical alpinism
This page covers LHO walking and trekking programmes that do not normally require glacier travel or technical mountaineering skills.
Glacier journeys, via ferrata and mountaineering programmes sit outside this roster and use appropriately qualified professionals for those activities.
The Alpine collection
Choose the walking journey that suits you
These five programmes range from flexible Chamonix day walks to demanding hut journeys and multi country circuits. Each product page explains its exact fitness level, route, accommodation and support.
France · Switzerland · Italy
Tour du Mont Blanc Trek
- Route style: Full Alpine circuit
- Fitness level: Moderately challenging
- Journey: Eight days
The principal LHO Alpine trekking itinerary, linking outstanding walking sections around Mont Blanc with carefully planned transportation and full trip support. For detailed guide profiles and TMB specific information, visit our Tour du Mont Blanc Trekking Guides page.
France · Switzerland
Chamonix to Zermatt Walker’s Haute Route Trek
- Route style: Point to point mountain journey
- Fitness level: Difficult
- Journey: Ten days
A demanding summer trekking route through high passes, remote valleys, mountain huts and Swiss villages, finishing beneath the Matterhorn.
Chamonix · France
Chamonix Valley Treks
- Route style: Hotel based day walks
- Fitness level: Mild
- Journey: Seven days
A flexible introduction to walking in the Mont Blanc region, combining selected valley trails with a comfortable fixed base and coordinated local transport.
Dolomites · Italy
Alta Via 1 · Dolomites Trek
- Route style: Hut to hut journey
- Fitness level: Challenging
- Journey: Eight days
A carefully supported journey through the Dolomites, including Lago di Braies, the Fanes Plateau, Rifugio Lagazuoi and the Civetta traverse.
Switzerland · Italy
Tour of the Matterhorn
- Route style: LHO original circuit
- Fitness level: Challenging
- Journey: Eight days
A trekking circuit through the valleys, passes and Alpine communities surrounding the Matterhorn, including walking in both Switzerland and Italy.
The trekking roster
Qualified professionals in the LHO network
The profiles below provide a concise introduction to guides in the wider trekking roster. Your final guide is confirmed for the particular route and departure.
LHO Trekking Guide
Benoît Etcheto
- Qualification: Accompagnateur en Moyenne Montagne
- Qualification year: 2023
LHO Trekking Guide
Elodie Mimiague
- Qualification: Accompagnatrice en Moyenne Montagne
- Languages: French, Euskara and English
LHO Trekking Guide
Sandrine Goulmy
- Qualification: Accompagnatrice en Moyenne Montagne
- Guiding experience: Guiding since 2001
LHO Trekking Guide
Katarina Kralova
- Qualification: International Mountain Leader
- Professional base: La Grave, France
LHO Trekking Guide
Emilie Paquien
- Qualification: B.E. Accompagnatrice en Montagne
- Guiding experience: Guiding since 2010
LHO Trekking Guide
Adeline Pihuit
- Qualification: State qualified Accompagnatrice en Montagne
- Experience: Multi day mountain journeys
LHO Trekking Guide
Laura Vinyet
- Qualification: State qualified Accompagnatrice en Montagne
- Experience: Multi country Alpine itineraries
Qualifications and permissions
The right professional for each Alpine route
Many guides in the LHO trekking network hold the French Accompagnateur en Moyenne Montagne qualification or an equivalent international mountain walking qualification.
Professional titles and permissions differ between countries. LHO selects guides according to the route, jurisdiction and activity rather than assuming that one qualification has the same scope everywhere.
Guide assignment
How LHO selects your trekking guide
Guide assignments depend on the route, required professional scope, country, availability, language, group profile and current conditions. A specific named guide is confirmed in writing when assigned.
Booking an LHO trek does not guarantee a particular person unless that assignment has been confirmed.
Clear answers
Frequently asked questions
Which LHO trips are included in this Alpine trekking guide page?
The page covers the Tour du Mont Blanc Trek, Chamonix to Zermatt Walker’s Haute Route Trek, Chamonix Valley Treks, Alta Via 1 Dolomites Trek and the Tour of the Matterhorn.
Does every guide on this page work on every trek?
No. The page introduces the wider LHO trekking network. Assignments depend on qualifications, local permissions, route requirements, language, group profile and availability.
What qualifications do LHO Alpine trekking guides hold?
Many guides hold the French Accompagnateur en Moyenne Montagne qualification or an equivalent international mountain walking qualification. The appropriate qualification depends on the route and country.
Are glacier travel and via ferrata included on this page?
No. This page covers nontechnical walking and trekking programmes. Glacier travel, via ferrata and mountaineering require a different professional scope and appropriately qualified guides.
Is there a separate guide page for the Tour du Mont Blanc?
Yes. The Tour du Mont Blanc is a core LHO trip and has its own dedicated trekking guide page with more detailed profiles and TMB specific information.
Can I request a particular guide?
You may make a request, but assignments depend on the programme and availability. A particular guide is guaranteed only when confirmed in writing.
Find your route
Explore LHO trekking in the Alps
Compare our current Alpine walking programmes and choose the route, landscape and level of challenge that feel right for you.
