Patagoniatiptop
Patagoniatiptop
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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We offer professional mountain & hiking guides and ski instructor services in the Alps and Andes. Based in Chamonix and working in the mountains all over the world. Enjoy a day of ski teaching, a run down the Valle Blanche or a rock climbing day. Join us on a guided hiking trip, reach the summit of your dreams or learn about technique and tactic in the mountains. All our guides and instructors are fully certified and qualified.
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Danton S
Washington DC, DC9 contributions
Apr 2022
I went with a friend on a 9-day trek organized and led by Ella from Patagoniatiptop. We had both hiked with Ella in the Alps last summer and enjoyed her fun, safe, and caring approach on that trip, and it was the same experience this time. The Portugal hike was a bit out of the box from the typical vacations to take, however it turned out to be a lot of fun and satisfying - very unique landscapes; long but manageable hikes; surprisingly great dining and drinking available.
Ella was a great guide throughout the trek, making sure our accommodations and restaurant reservations were made so we didn't have to worry about it, as well as transportation whenever we weren't hiking (mostly transport vans and taxis as Portugal does not have an extensive train system). We stayed at great hotels/inns at each location, each seemed curated to be special and authentic.
The tour starts and finishes in Lisbon, with about 70 miles of hiking over 6 days. There are a few sections where we took a van to our trail head or to the hotel (the last day back to Lisbon is a 3 hour drive). The tour included two guided city walks on the first and second day that informed us about history and culture of Lisbon and Portugal. After that we were on the trail each day.
I was definitely happy and satisfied with the experience. The trip agenda was seamless and fully arranged while also engaging and challenging so I didn't feel like I was just a tourist moving to the next stop. The ability to find great seafood and wine at each village ensured it was still a vacation. Ella takes special care to make sure each individual has something for them and is having fun.
Would recommend to those who want an adventure but still like to be pampered at the end of the day.
Ella was a great guide throughout the trek, making sure our accommodations and restaurant reservations were made so we didn't have to worry about it, as well as transportation whenever we weren't hiking (mostly transport vans and taxis as Portugal does not have an extensive train system). We stayed at great hotels/inns at each location, each seemed curated to be special and authentic.
The tour starts and finishes in Lisbon, with about 70 miles of hiking over 6 days. There are a few sections where we took a van to our trail head or to the hotel (the last day back to Lisbon is a 3 hour drive). The tour included two guided city walks on the first and second day that informed us about history and culture of Lisbon and Portugal. After that we were on the trail each day.
I was definitely happy and satisfied with the experience. The trip agenda was seamless and fully arranged while also engaging and challenging so I didn't feel like I was just a tourist moving to the next stop. The ability to find great seafood and wine at each village ensured it was still a vacation. Ella takes special care to make sure each individual has something for them and is having fun.
Would recommend to those who want an adventure but still like to be pampered at the end of the day.
Written May 5, 2022
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Maureen C
2 contributions
May 2022
We just finished an incredible hike on the Rota Vicentina, The Fishermen's Trail.
Beginning with two interesting days in Lisbon, exploring the city and tasting the local food and wine, we then shuttled down to Porto Covo to being our hike along with this stunning coastline. Ella is a wonderful guide - this is my fourth trip with her. She is collaborative, knowledgeable and accommodating. She planned an amazing experience for us, allowing our group to comfortably explore a unique and special area of Portugal. I can't wait to plan my next trip with her!
Beginning with two interesting days in Lisbon, exploring the city and tasting the local food and wine, we then shuttled down to Porto Covo to being our hike along with this stunning coastline. Ella is a wonderful guide - this is my fourth trip with her. She is collaborative, knowledgeable and accommodating. She planned an amazing experience for us, allowing our group to comfortably explore a unique and special area of Portugal. I can't wait to plan my next trip with her!
Written May 11, 2022
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Erin F
3 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We had done the Tour de Mont Blanc with Ella as our guide (June 2018). She was knowledgeable, organized, cheerful, conscientious and kind. Immediately following that exceptional trip we decided to hire Patagoniatiptop to lead our group of 6 on a hike in Patagonia (Dec 2019). It was more than perfect! Everything was beautifully organized and guided by Ella. She worked with us to customize our trip, taking everyone’s wishes into consideration. The result was a varied, interesting, smoothly run vacation providing us with memories of a lifetime. Ella even got wonderful weather for us!!Thank you Ella, you are the best guide!!
Written February 3, 2020
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Thank you so much Erin!! It was wonderful to spend the new year days with you all in Patagonia. A perfect start of the new year ;-)!
Written February 4, 2020
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piakanaan
Lausanne, Switzerland6 contributions
Jul 2021
Ella was recommended to me as a hiking guide to celebrate my birthday over 3 nights and 4 days. From the very first contact, Ella was attentive to detail and sensitive to our wishes. She arranged a perfect tour to suit our levels, creating a fantastic few days in the Aletsch Glacier region. We stayed in delightful huts, and a contemporary hotel up in the mountains. Her knowledge of the mountains and wildlife/flora was in-depth and fascinating. Just the right amount of challenge and culture added (Villa Cassel) and we all felt empowered in our own ways by the experience she gave us. Birthday cake, candles and presents, Ella arranged it all. She is the best guide ever!
Written July 15, 2021
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Fadi
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Sep 2021 • Friends
I was lucky that Patagoniatiptop was offering a half Tour du Mont Blanc. From the very get go, our guide Ella was very helpful preparing for the trip. During the hike, Ella was great sharing all the knowledge and answering our questions. She was very patient and definitely knew what she was doing guiding us through the well planned itinerary. I highly recommend Ella and Patagoniatiptop for your future trips.
Written October 2, 2021
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NicolaAClarke
London, UK4 contributions
Jan 2020
Absolutely fantastic week in the Chamonix Valley ....Ella is an amazing teacher/coach. She is very good at getting you to identify your own issues and always has a variety of ideas for helping to you get to a solution.
At the end of the week I realised just how logical a progression we had been on and how effectively the learning points had been subtly embedded. We also had fantastic fun....it’s great to discover you are never too “mature” to learn and improve!
Nikki.
At the end of the week I realised just how logical a progression we had been on and how effectively the learning points had been subtly embedded. We also had fantastic fun....it’s great to discover you are never too “mature” to learn and improve!
Nikki.
Written January 27, 2020
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Ella A
Thank you so much Nikki! It was great to ski with you and see your improvements!
Written January 27, 2020
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Cat
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Mar 2022 • Solo
I booked two half-day private ski lessons with Ella at the start of my first ever ski holiday. And I'm so glad I did! Ella is calm, kind and professional. She was able to quickly identify how I could improve with clear guidance. The lessons gave me the skills and confidence to enjoy the rest of my time skiing in Chamonix. Thank you, Ella, for your amazing coaching and patience :)
Written April 2, 2022
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Anna E
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Federico was my guide for two days in the Chamonix area. We did some practice on the first day, ski-touring and off-piste skiing. On the second day we climbed up the total of 1,400 vertical metres (two mountain passes) and skied back down into the valley.
I absolutely enjoyed the experience.
Federico knows exactly how to strike the right balance between the levels of challenge and support. He is highly professional, patient and pleasant to deal with. I feel my ski-touring skills improved under his guidance even in such a short time.
I will definitely ask Federico to be my guide in the future when/if I'm back in Chamonix.
I absolutely enjoyed the experience.
Federico knows exactly how to strike the right balance between the levels of challenge and support. He is highly professional, patient and pleasant to deal with. I feel my ski-touring skills improved under his guidance even in such a short time.
I will definitely ask Federico to be my guide in the future when/if I'm back in Chamonix.
Written February 13, 2020
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Thank you very much for your comment! Great to hear that you could improve and enjoy your days with Federico.
Written February 14, 2020
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LMTM
2 contributions
Sep 2021
We just finished the Tour des Combins with Patagoniatiptop. We absolutely loved this tour. Every day was a new adventure with spectacular views and charming huts. Our guide, Ella, is so knowledgeable about the local history and nature, which added to our enjoyment. We highly recommend this trip with Patagoniatiptop.
Written September 25, 2021
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Dave Matthews
Colorado Springs, CO1 contribution
May 2022
Ella is an amazing guide. The Rota Vincentina was our third trip with Ella as guide. All the trips were exceptionally well organized and amazing. The Rota experience was great starting with two informative days in Lisbon where we’d never been. The hiking was outstanding with repeated memorable vistas. The sand walking was a bit challenging the first couple days but totally worth it. I enthusiastically recommend this trip.
Ella, thank you!
Ella, thank you!
Written June 11, 2022
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