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Paolo Pettinaroli

Paolo

5.0

(4)

Mountain Guide

Piemonte, Italy

Certificates

UIAGM 

IFMGA 

The desire to turn my passion for the mountains into my profession led me train as a professional mountain guide. I became a certified IFMGA guide in 2005 and have spent more than 200 days per year on the mountains ever since.

Although I usually work in the Mont Blanc area, Monterosa, the Lepontine Alps and the Dolomites, I'm always eager to explore more remote places and have truly unique experiences. I have extensive experience in the Lofoten Islands, in Norway, as well.

To me, reaching the summit is important but not as much as enjoying the journey and sharing some unforgettable moments. The ascent usually provides the chance to enjoy the views, while a night in a bivouac is always a good opportunity to look at the stars and share a good talk.

I speak English, French and Italian, of course.

Contact the guide

Italian, French, and English

Programs

7-day ski traverse from Alpe Devero to Andermatt in the Alps

7-day ski traverse from Alpe Devero to Andermatt in the Alps

Follow Paolo, IFMGA certified guide, on this 7-day ski traverse from Alpe Devero to Andermatt and discover the spectacular Italian and Swiss Alps!
FromEUR 411 per person for 6 travellers

7 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Mar

Dolomites Climbing Tour in Italy

Dolomites Climbing Tour in Italy

Climb the majestic Dolomites, their sheer cliffs bathed in sunshine. Our alpine climbing course unlocks this exhilarating experience for aspiring climbers! Led by certified guide Paolo, you'll learn the art of navigating vertical terrain in a breathtaking mountain environment.
FromEUR 253 per person

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun, Sep

Mountain Climbing in the Dolomites, Marmolada

Mountain Climbing in the Dolomites, Marmolada

Scale Marmolada, the crown jewel of the Dolomites, with a certified guide! This exhilarating high-altitude mountaineering adventure offers two challenging routes, each demanding your full repertoire of skills: crampon and ice axe mastery, and rock climbing techniques.
FromEUR 200 per person for 3 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

All year

Dolomites Rock Climbing Getaway from Val di Fassa

Dolomites Rock Climbing Getaway from Val di Fassa

Join a unique 4-day Dolomites rock climbing getaway starting in Val di Fassa, tailored to your level and needs. Discover some of the most emblematic climbing routes in Europe with an experienced, certified guide!
FromEUR 790 per person

4 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jul - Oct

Pizzo Andolla (Portjengrat) summit via the Southeast Ridge, 2 days

Pizzo Andolla (Portjengrat) summit via the Southeast Ridge, 2 days

Climb the fantastic peak of Pizzo Andolla via the sharp southeast ridge with Paolo, an IFMGA certified guide.
FromEUR 443 per person for 2 travellers

2 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

Sport Climbing in Fassa Valley, Dolomites

Sport Climbing in Fassa Valley, Dolomites

You're kindly invited to join an amazing alpine climbing journey in the Dolomites! If you're comfortable climbing on moderate routes (IV°/V°) then this is the trip for you. Expert guide Paolo will create a supportive learning environment with personalized route selection based on your skills. Don't miss out on this exciting rock climbing adventure.
FromEUR 253 per person

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

 

Reviews with photos

Paolo was a fantastic guide! He is kind, friendly, efficient, fast and yet slow enough so that I could keep up with his pace. Everything that he does on the mountain, every single move, every single step, it radiates confidence! I felt completely safe being guided by him and without him, I would never have been able to realise my dream of many years - that was to climb Dom. Thank you again Paolo Kindest regards Andrija 5
Paolo was a fantastic guide! He is kind, friendly, efficient, fast and yet slow enough so that I could keep up with his pace. Everything that he does on the mountain, every single move, every single step, it radiates confidence! I felt completely safe being guided by him and without him, I would never have been able to realise my dream of many years - that was to climb Dom. Thank you again Paolo Kindest regards Andrija 5
Paolo was a fantastic guide! He is kind, friendly, efficient, fast and yet slow enough so that I could keep up with his pace. Everything that he does on the mountain, every single move, every single step, it radiates confidence! I felt completely safe being guided by him and without him, I would never have been able to realise my dream of many years - that was to climb Dom. Thank you again Paolo Kindest regards Andrija 5
Paolo was a fantastic guide! He is kind, friendly, efficient, fast and yet slow enough so that I could keep up with his pace. Everything that he does on the mountain, every single move, every single step, it radiates confidence! I felt completely safe being guided by him and without him, I would never have been able to realise my dream of many years - that was to climb Dom. Thank you again Paolo Kindest regards Andrija 5

What people are saying about Paolo Pettinaroli

Andrija

Paolo was a fantastic guide! He is kind, friendly, efficient, fast and yet slow enough so that I could keep up with his pace. Everything that he does on the mountain, every single move, every single step, it radiates confidence! I felt completely safe being guided by him and without him, I would never have been able to realise my dream of many years - that was to climb Dom. Thank you again Paolo Kindest regards Andrija

Paolo was a fantastic guide! He is kind, friendly, efficient, fast and yet slow enough so that I could keep up with his pace. Everything that he does on the mountain, every single move, every single step, it radiates confidence! I felt completely safe being guided by him and without him, I would never have been able to realise my dream of many years - that was to climb Dom. Thank you again Paolo Kindest regards Andrija Paolo was a fantastic guide! He is kind, friendly, efficient, fast and yet slow enough so that I could keep up with his pace. Everything that he does on the mountain, every single move, every single step, it radiates confidence! I felt completely safe being guided by him and without him, I would never have been able to realise my dream of many years - that was to climb Dom. Thank you again Paolo Kindest regards Andrija Paolo was a fantastic guide! He is kind, friendly, efficient, fast and yet slow enough so that I could keep up with his pace. Everything that he does on the mountain, every single move, every single step, it radiates confidence! I felt completely safe being guided by him and without him, I would never have been able to realise my dream of many years - that was to climb Dom. Thank you again Paolo Kindest regards Andrija Paolo was a fantastic guide! He is kind, friendly, efficient, fast and yet slow enough so that I could keep up with his pace. Everything that he does on the mountain, every single move, every single step, it radiates confidence! I felt completely safe being guided by him and without him, I would never have been able to realise my dream of many years - that was to climb Dom. Thank you again Paolo Kindest regards Andrija

Frederik

James

Paolo was an amazing guide. He was absolutely wiling to work with me to develop the best itinerary for some of the more technical peaks and routes that I was looking to complete in the Alps. I have climbed a lot of technical routes in the Alps, but this was my first time with a guide. He made me feel safe through some technical terrain and we worked together to manage objective risk as much as we could. He guides all over the Alps and does not just repeat Blanc over and over again. I would absolutely reach out to Paolo again for more trips in the Alps. Specifically, he is quite skilled at guiding for rock climbing and ski touring in addition to the big glaciated peaks I did with him.

Frederik

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