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Ian Huyton

Ian

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Mountain Leader

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UIMLA 

Living in the mountains was a childhood dream for me, and for the last twenty years I’ve been making that dream happen. I live in Chamonix, at the foot of Mont-Blanc, and can’t think of anywhere I’d rather call home.

I’m an International Mountain Leader and a qualified ski instructor. This combination lets me help people explore the beautiful mountains we live in almost year-round. In the summer and autumn, I run hiking trips around the world-renowned Tour du Mont Blanc circuit as well as provide navigation courses to help you gain the confidence and skills to venture into the hills alone. In the winter and spring, I teach skiing and ski touring.

Please get in touch to book a group trekking holiday or a navigation course.

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Programs

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West Tour du Mont Blanc Trek

Join an unforgettable 4-day hike that will take you through the western half of the Tour du Mont Blanc, starting from Courmayeur and ending in Les Houches.
FromEUR 919 per person for 5 travellers

4 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

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Hiking in Chamonix, French Alps

Explore Chamonix in France with us - a renowned European mountain destination.Given the vast expanse of hiking opportunities found here, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That's where our expert hiking guides come in. We'll lead you on a carefully curated selection of the region's finest hikes, tailored to your fitness level and interests.
FromEUR 433 per person for 8 travellers

5 days

Intermediate

High

Next group dates:

19 Jul 2027, 6 Sep 2027

Tour du Mont Blanc Trek

Join our team of expert gudes for an unforgettable one-week adventure on the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc, a world-renowned trek spanning three countries and seven stunning valleys, with unparalleled views of Mont Blanc in a condensed one-week journey
FromEUR 1730 per person for 8 travellers

8 days

Intermediate

Very high

Availability:

Jun - Sep

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Alpine Trekking Course in Chamonix

Join certified guide Ian on a week-long program in Chamonix that will equip you with the knowledge and confidence needed for safe and enjoyable Alpine treks.
FromEUR 433 per person for 8 travellers

7 days

Intermediate

High

Next group dates:

13 Jun 2027

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Hiking Tour of Jotunheimen in Norway

Explore Norway’s wild heart on our Tour of Jotunheimen, a spectacular hiking adventure through one of Scandinavia’s most iconic mountain regions. Trek past crystal-clear lakes, vast glaciers, and 2,500-meter peaks, stay in classic Norwegian mountain huts, and finish with the legendary Besseggen ridge.
FromEUR 1892 per person for 8 travellers

7 days

Advanced

High

Next group dates:

22 Aug 2027

Navigation Course in Chamonix, French Alps

Dive into the world of The National Navigation Awards Scheme personalized courses. Tailored to your unique skill level, these courses are designed to ignite the adventurer within. With each step, you'll unravel the secrets of navigation in order to chart your own course in the amazing landscapes of the French Alps.
FromEUR 173 per person for 5 travellers

2 days

Beginner

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

 

Reviews with photos

Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. 5
Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute. 5
Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute. 5
Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute. 5
Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute. 5
Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute. 5
Amazing hiking trip- beautiful scenery. Our guide was fantastic- very thorough and comprehensive. He organised all components for us - including accommodation and the couple of dinner bookings. He made it a very seemless experience for us. He gave us briefings each day and told us interesting information along the way. He was flexible in our routes and was reaally helpwoth our specific details such as dietary requirements 5
Amazing hiking trip- beautiful scenery. Our guide was fantastic- very thorough and comprehensive. He organised all components for us - including accommodation and the couple of dinner bookings. He made it a very seemless experience for us. He gave us briefings each day and told us interesting information along the way. He was flexible in our routes and was reaally helpwoth our specific details such as dietary requirements 5
Amazing hiking trip- beautiful scenery. Our guide was fantastic- very thorough and comprehensive. He organised all components for us - including accommodation and the couple of dinner bookings. He made it a very seemless experience for us. He gave us briefings each day and told us interesting information along the way. He was flexible in our routes and was reaally helpwoth our specific details such as dietary requirements 5
Amazing hiking trip- beautiful scenery. Our guide was fantastic- very thorough and comprehensive. He organised all components for us - including accommodation and the couple of dinner bookings. He made it a very seemless experience for us. He gave us briefings each day and told us interesting information along the way. He was flexible in our routes and was reaally helpwoth our specific details such as dietary requirements 5
Amazing hiking trip- beautiful scenery. Our guide was fantastic- very thorough and comprehensive. He organised all components for us - including accommodation and the couple of dinner bookings. He made it a very seemless experience for us. He gave us briefings each day and told us interesting information along the way. He was flexible in our routes and was reaally helpwoth our specific details such as dietary requirements 5
Had a great family hiking tour with Ian as our guide. Ian is very friendly and approachable, patient when we were slow and always shared whatever information or snippets with us regarding the trail. When my husband had bad cramps Ian even helped carry his bagpack for him tq so much Ian! Had a lot of fun on the hike.5
Had a great family hiking tour with Ian as our guide. Ian is very friendly and approachable, patient when we were slow and always shared whatever information or snippets with us regarding the trail. When my husband had bad cramps Ian even helped carry his bagpack for him tq so much Ian! Had a lot of fun on the hike.5

What people are saying about Ian

Jason

Ian was an experience, steady leader, who gave those in our party confidence in completing the hike while providing occasional humor to keep everyone light hearted.

Steph

We booked a 5-day hiking trek of the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges with Ian for August 2026. There were 12 of us on the trek. Ian was knowledgeable and experienced in this area of the French Alps. He pointed out important points and knew the history of the area. It was an incredible 5 days, filled with fun and adventure !!! He did a great job arranging our lodging and food at the refuges too. Thank you, Ian!

Dave

Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance.

Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance. Ian set up a tour for a family group. Ian knew the trails and did a great job guiding a group of 12 hikers through the Aiguilles de Rouges 5 day Trek around Chamonix. Keeping track of 12 hikers of varying capabilities must have been a challenge. Ian kept us on track, safe and was very knowledgeable of the local landscape and trails. We had a wonderful trip and couldn’t have done it without Ians guidance.

Richard

Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute.

Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute. Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute. Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute. Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute. Can’t recommend Ian and this trek enough! Incredible trip and route under his guidance. We enjoyed every minute.

Eitan

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