Valais, switzerland, august 2025
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Small-group hiking and trekking in Switzerland
Custom treks in the Alps and Jura
Mountains can be intimidating, but the joy and awe they give us is undeniable and unforgettable. Switzerland is peak mountain, and I love sharing all that it has to offer. My custom trips with intentionally small groups will make your jaw drop, mouth water and confidence soar.
Summer’s here!
Grab your spot on one of my new 4-day small group treks below and “get your hike on” in the stunning Swiss Alps.
Or contact me for custom day or multi-day trips to make your alpine dreams a reality.
Summer 2026 trips are ready!
Join me on one of Switzerland’s best hikes!
The mountain huts and hotels are waiting for you on some amazing 4-day, 3-night walks in the Swiss Alps. Spaces are limited, so claim yours today :)
I’m happy to offer custom prices for private groups, just get in touch.
Via Alpina King and Queen
(Two great trips in the books this summer, check out @hikeherenow for pics)
More dates available starting in September. Contact me to claim your spots.
Heart of the Haute Route
Dates available starting in September. Contact me to claim your spots.
Sanetch Secret Passage
24 - 27 August 2026 Available — CHF 956 per person; max 6 adults
More dates available starting in September. Contact me to claim your spots.
Small groups, big experience
Hiking in the mountains is about immersing yourself in the moment, pushing yourself just that right amount and pausing to take in the view when it strikes you. I keep our group sizes small to make sure everyone can find their flow and stay in that groove throughout the day. These are treks, not tours, where you can have your own unique experience and share it with just the right number of new friends along the way.
Get in touch to reserve your trip
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Summer 2026 set trips
The best of Switzerland’s multi-day hikes
I’ve reserved spaces for you on three of Switzerland’s most amazing walks. Claim your spot on the Via Alpina, Haute Route or my Sanetch secret passage today.
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Custom trips
Day hikes and multi-day treks designed just for you
No matter your desires, needs or abilities, Switzerland has a jaw-dropping hike for you. From wild camping and reaching peaks to relaxing walks just to get outside, I’d love to create a trip you’ll remember forever.
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Snow days!
Day and multi-day snowshoe trips
Need a break from the grey Geneva skies this time of year? Get above the clouds and into the snow!
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Shop talk walks
To think outside the box, it helps to get outside the office box
New ideas rarely come from stuffy rooms, whiteboards and sticky notes. These executive trips inspire fresh ideas that set your organization apart.
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Something else?
Choose your own adventure
I enjoy designing and leading treks, whether it’s a first hike or a complicated expedition. Let’s craft a hike you’ll enjoy and remember for the rest of your life.
About Mark
I get great joy from connecting parts of the map, crossing passes and feeling the change in the biology, geology and “l’aire” from one ridge or valley to the next.
My goal is to offer customized mountain experiences for small groups with just the right level of adventure for each client to get the sense of freedom, accomplishment and enlightenment that only exploration outdoors can provide.
I’ve led personal and professional trips from Alaska to the Alps, Scotland to New Zealand to Tasmania and in both Americas. I’m also a certified Wilderness First Responder. I look forward to sharing my passion for and experience in the mountains with you.