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Maksim Sotnik

Maksim

4.8

(7)

Mountain Guide

Chamonix, France

Certificates

IFMGA 

Mountains are an important part of my life. All my interests in life are somehow connected with mountains. I have been working with people in the mountains since 2013. From the very beginning as a mountaineering and downhill skiing instructor, and since 2020 as a licensed mountain guide. I work on mountaineering, freeride and ski tourism programs. I live in Chamonix, and I work in different mountain regions, depending on the season.

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Russian and English

Programs

5.0

(1)

Matterhorn Advanced 2-Day Guided Climb From Switzerland

Join IMGA Guide Maksim on this challenging 2-day guided ascent of the Matterhorn from Zermatt via the classic Hörnli Ridge, in Valais, Switzerland.
FromEUR 2316 per person

2 days

Advanced

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

Climbing Mont Blanc in Chamonix (with acclimatization)

Join a certified mountain guide on this 6-day ascent to the mythical Mont Blanc. You will get well acclimatized to then make the ascent in 2 or 3 days.
FromEUR 1579 per person for 2 travellers

6 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

Ski mountaineering week on Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa, 8-day Itinerary from Chamonix

Join Maksim, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this spectacular 8-day ski mountaineering expedition up the two highest summits in the Alps. Climb Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa before racing back down each one, in what is likely to be, the ride of a lifetime.
FromEUR 2632 per person for 2 travellers

8 days

Advanced

High

Availability:

Apr

1+ day Ice climbing in the Chamonix Valley

Join Maksim, an IFMGA mountain guide, for a wonderful adventure ice climbing in the Chamonix Valley, France.
FromEUR 295 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

All levels

Any

Availability:

Jan - Mar, Dec

1+ day Rock Climbing on Aiguille Rouges in Chamonix

Join Maksim, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for a 1+ day privately guided climbing trip in the Aiguilles Rouges mountains of Chamonix!
FromEUR 264 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

Intermediate

Availability:

Jun - Sep

1+ day Ski touring in Chamonix

Ski down the amazing mountains in Chamonix, France on this incredible trip planned just for you with Maksim, IFMGA Mountain Guide.
FromEUR 158 per person for 4 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jan - Mar, Dec

Easy 2-day freeriding tour in Chamonix-Mont Blanc

Follow Maksim, a certified mountain guide, on this easy 2-day freeriding tour in Chamonix-Mont Blanc. Try the fabulous powder of Vallee Blanche area!
FromEUR 474 per person

2 days

Beginner

Intermediate

Availability:

Jan - Mar

Les Perrons alpine rock climbing day in Chamonix-Mont Blanc

Join Maksim, an IFMGA certified guide, on this rock climbing adventure. Discover one of the best spots for this wonderful activity, in Les Perrons. And enjoy the best views of Chamonix-Mont Blanc.
FromEUR 495 per person

1 day

Beginner

Intermediate

Availability:

Jul - Sep

Rock climbing and portaledge in Chamonix

Combine some unique rock climbing in awesome walls in the area of Chamonix with a night on a portaledge to experience a real climbing adventure, together with IFMGA-certified guide Maksim.
FromEUR 843 per person

+1 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Apr - Oct

4.5

(2)

3-day ascent of Mont Blanc via Trois Monts route

Join Maksim, certified mountain guide on a 3-day adventure to Mont Blanc. This trip takes you through the Trois Monts route to the summit of the Alps' highest and most iconic peak.
FromEUR 1053 per person for 2 travellers

3 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun - Sep

 

Reviews with photos

Maksim was very friendly and well-organized. He had very good knowledge about Mont Blanc and mountains in general, the gear and how to handle Grand Couloir. We always felt safe climbing with him and would gladly join him for another climb in the future.4
Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. 5
Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. 5
Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. 5
Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. 5
Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. 5
Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. 5
Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. 5

What people are saying about Maksim

Nina

Maksim was very friendly and well-organized. He had very good knowledge about Mont Blanc and mountains in general, the gear and how to handle Grand Couloir. We always felt safe climbing with him and would gladly join him for another climb in the future.

Maksim was very friendly and well-organized. He had very good knowledge about Mont Blanc and mountains in general, the gear and how to handle Grand Couloir. We always felt safe climbing with him and would gladly join him for another climb in the future.

James

Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps.

Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps. Fantastic Trip - Maksim is excellent, tailored the plan to the weather superbly. Exceeding every expectation - a mind blowing week in the Alps.

Eleftherios

Higginson

Maksim is the best guide we could have hope for during our summit of Mont Blanc. His expertise, confidence, and ability to lead was masterful. He was in lockstep with our goals and really made it all possible. I highly recommend him for your journey. Thank you to everyone who helped make this once-in-a-lifetime experience possible.

Timur

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