Private Guiding
Bespoke Alpine mountaineering and ski adventures with certified IFMGA Mountain Guides.
Tailor Made Alpine Adventures
At Vertical Frontiers we specialise in private guiding on tailor-made trips. In fact, 80% of our guests are repeat clients working through a series of Alpine Climbs or Ski trips with our guides.
Benefits of Hiring a Private Guide
There are many benefits of hiring a private guide rather than joining a group.
The ability to pick the best mountain or route for your ambitions taking into account the weather and conditions at that time is a huge advantage compared with being tied into a set program.
Joining a Group vs. Private Guiding
The benefits of joining a group are both social and economic. It is cheaper, and climbing or skiing with a group can be great fun.
You always need to be aware that we will go at the pace of the slowest member and for some ascents, if one person needs to turn around then the whole group must turn around also.
How to Book Your Private Day with One of Our Alpine Guides
Contact us with your ideas, ambitions and potential dates.
We can then send you some options, prices and booking details to fit your individual plans and ability.
Guest Experiences
“We spent the whole day out climbing. Ben is an excellent guy and fun to spend the day with. This was first time ever doing multi-pitch climbing and he made it easy to learn and feel safe throughout.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ — Jeremy Gold (Google Verified Review)
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about booking private mountain guiding with Vertical Frontiers in Chamonix and the Alps.
What is included in a private guided day with Vertical Frontiers?
A private guided day includes a fully bespoke itinerary tailored to your goals, direct 1-on-1 or small-group instruction from an IFMGA/UIAGM certified mountain guide, comprehensive route planning, glacier safety management, and technical gear advice.
What qualifications do Vertical Frontiers mountain guides hold?
All Vertical Frontiers guides hold the prestigious IFMGA / UIAGM / British Mountain Guide (BMG) certification—the highest international qualification attainable for rock climbing, alpine mountaineering, and off-piste ski guiding worldwide.
Why choose private guiding over joining a group course?
Private guiding offers 100% flexibility with your pace, dates, and mountain objectives. Rather than being tied to a fixed course itinerary or the speed of a group, your guide tailors the day to your personal fitness, experience, and current weather and snow conditions.
What happens if the weather or mountain conditions are poor?
Because private guiding is flexible, your guide can easily adapt your route to where the best weather and safest conditions are—including traveling through the Mont Blanc Tunnel to the sunny Italian side (Courmayeur / Aosta Valley) or over to Switzerland (Valais).
What fitness and experience level do I need for private guiding?
Private guiding accommodates all ability levels—from total beginners wanting to learn alpine crampon technique and multi-pitch climbing to seasoned mountaineers aiming for classic 4,000m summits like Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, or technical alpine ridges.
Last-Minute Bookings & Custom Dates
