Follow the Guide

In all seasons Bardonecchia is an excellent option for outdoor activities; you can try any type of outdoor sport: from climbing to trekking, from skiing to cycling.

This wonderful location is also known as "The Pearl of the Alps" so it is not uncommon to meet local people whohave a very strong bond with the mountains and who with this wonderful territory.

Among these are the founders of Follow the guide who have managed to transform their passion for the area into a real job. This wonderful reality offers multiple activities for all levels, throughout the year in order to take advantage of all the elements that nature provides us.

In winter, lessons or outings are organized that will lead you to discover this wonderful land painted white, you will be able to experience the unique sensations and emotions that soft snow is capable of transmitting. Everyone is given the opportunity to participate, since the main objective is to convey love for nature and the awareness of being lucky to be able to experience all of this: starting from basic ski or climbing lessons to real adventurous routes that will take you to the tops of the highest mountains in the country such as Mont Blanc also known as the "Roof of Europe" due to its reputation for being the highest peak on the continent.

For lovers of the warmer season, from Follow the guide you can also find excursions that will let you discover small villages such as Horres, Rochas or Broue, born in the past on the slopes of the mountains and, you will admire breathtaking landscapes from the small panoramic paths that you follow.

And again ski mountaineering: an activity that combines the effort of the climb rewarded by the wonderful view that we are sure will surprise you, it is an excellent group activity that is carried out with specific equipment that requires the use synthetic sealskin. Also with regard to this sport, there are several levels of difficulty which differ in the itinerary followed or in the duration: we start from day trips and for the more courageous there will be the possibility of leaving for several days.

In short, there are activities for all tastes and all needs! We are sure that with us you will be able to discover fantastic landscapes of the Val di Susa and beyond, and in addition be followed by super expert guides always available to help you!

Follow the guide is a project that gives the opportunity to experience the mountain in many ways suitable for everyone, both for the more experienced and for people approaching this world for the first time.

Among the most suggestive activities that could attract the attention of the more adventurous, there is undoubtedly ski mountaineering: a sport that allows you to climb the slopes of a mountain by gluing synthetic seal skin under your skis which will help you not to slip.

Once you reach the top, you will take off your goose skins and proceed to the descent: we assure you that it is a super adrenaline-pumping experience!

There are several itineraries with variable duration based on the skills of the participants.

Ski mountaineering represents a fun and alternative way of discovering enchanted and still unexplored places, of putting one's abilities into play and of learning new things on the mountain.

The lessons can be held in different locations in Piedmont and on the border with France, worthy of mention are: Valle Argentera, Valle Fredda, Parco Orsiera and other places.

On all our excursions you will be accompanied by super expert guides who will help you achieve all your goals, teach you all the techniques of this sport and you will discover wonderful places otherwise unreachable.

Let yourself go and come and try ski mountaineering with us!

Among the many activities that Follow the Guide offers, there are excursions that can be carried out with the aid of snowshoes: Snowshoe walks give you the opportunity to begin to become familiar with the mountains in winter; it's a soft activity that may introduce you to more difficult sports like mountaineering or skiing in the future.

Snowshoeing is an activity suitable for everyone, which allows you to visit beautiful places easily at your own pace. In fact, snowshoes are tools already used in the past, also commonly called snowshoes due to their shape, which were used to walk more easily in the snow without sinking. Although centuries have passed since their first use, they are still used to carry out particular types of winter trekking. Nowadays plastic snowshoes are used with a modular attachment capable of also protecting the foot from the cold, and with a part that regulates the tilting of the tool which facilitates walking.

During the walks you can visit woods and forests in groups that are located around Bardonecchia: there are various routes that develop in the area according to your needs and the length of the itinerary.

In addition to the traditional walk, we offer you an alternative that also includes a rich aperitif based on typical local products: those with a sweet tooth cannot miss the opportunity to savor the delicious cured meats and the tasty wine produced by local characteristic of the place.

What better combo than sport and food!

Furthermore, snowshoeing is a particularly recommended activity if you are on holiday in the company of the little ones who can accompany you without problems and have fun in the soft snow.

We are sure that this represents the perfect opportunity to get away from the chaos and disconnect from the routine, approaching the world of the mountains and experiencing an adventure that will lead you to discover new and spectacular places!