Mountain guide, and already “mad for mountains” at aged 4. Rodolfo loves all types of trekking and walking for all seasons.

Pictured here at only a few months old, she now is 33.  Alessandra is a licensed guide living in Foligno in Umbria. 

The truth is that her real home is  the mountains where she is can be found almost every day running, walking or rock climbing.

I believe the first time that Rodolfo and I met was in 1999.  He was already a qualified trekking guide, while I was just starting out professionally.  Through a mutual friend,  we began leading school groups, and adult nature excursions for both Italians and foreigners.  Before long however, our real jobs got in the way and although we lived in the same city, we lost touch with each other, and our dreams of working full time as guides had to be put on hold…

However, as is often the case in life, coincidences happen, which are not really coincidences at all, but important signs that appear before you and say; “hold on a minute, it’s time to switch gears and change directions!”.  And so after bumping into each other by chance one night, we immediately started to catch up and talk about our love of mountains and trekking, and all of the fabulous places we’ve discovered since last we met.   We quickly realized that our passion for the outdoors, and a desire to introduce the beauty of our vast mountains and forests to others, was stronger than ever.  We both wanted to help others discover untouched places, still humble and authentic, far, far away from the chaos of daily life.  Places that leave you meditating in their presence.

It is in this spirit that our company TREKKING À LA CARTE was born…

Here you won’t just find tours in the big cities, or nature excursions travelled by the masses.  TREKKING À LA CARTE, will be your guide to the roads and trails less travelled; the small villages, towns, and castles that are blissfully off the beaten track.  You can also join in on spectacular and challenging treks that will introduce you to unrivaled vistas and that will touch your soul.

Rodolfo and I will also happily introduce you to the masters of all but forgotten ancient trades, where you can sample genuine foods like; cheese, honey, pastries, lentils, oil, and olive products. 

You can try snow shoeing and mountain biking, or just simply unwinding for the day.  It’s all yours - A’la Carte!  You are free to choose what you’d like to see, do or experience – at all levels of fitness!!  Just remember  that it’s always best to pack a healthy dose of curiosity, the desire to learn and the passion for adventure in your backpack before you leave home!!

We look forward to seeing you in Italy soon!!!