Patagoniatiptop testimonials – see below what our clients think…
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We couldn’t have wished for a better ski instructor than Ela! In just three lessons, she helped my wife and our two daughters (8 years old) — all complete beginners — gain the confidence and skills to ski down blue runs.
What stood out most was how effortlessly she created a fun and supportive atmosphere, making them feel safe and motivated to keep going. Her passion for teaching really shines through, and her encouragement made all the difference. I loved seeing the progress they made and, most importantly, the smiles on their faces. Thank you, Ela, for sparking their love for skiing — we’ll always remember these first steps on the slopes!
Falk, January 2025
The Tour Aiguilles Rouges is one of the most beautiful hikes I have done in my life. Booking through Ella’s site ensures a carefree organization and smooth trip. During our hike we encountered several questions e.g. safety due to possible storms, and Ella was available 24/7 to provide us with expert advice which made us feel extremely safe.
August 4, 2024 from Lukas
Just got back from a fabulous trip hiking in Aosta Valley and Monte Rosa region and can’t say enough great things about the trip and Ella. The hiking was beyond amazing, area is so beautiful with view that are out of this world, hotels wonderful and luxurious, food delicious, and our guide Ella the BEST. I was a little worried that the hiking would be challenging with snow still on the trails and recent heavy rains, but I did not need to worry. Ella made everything easy and walked us through, coached, and even held my hand guiding me when I thought there is no way I can cross that stream or make it across a snow field. Ella is incredibly organized, competent, knowledgeable (about the the region, hiking, the outdoors, flora and fauna), kind, and FUN. I think Patagoniatiptop is so terrific that we are already planning another trip with Ella!
Sarah from USA, Aosta valley hiking tour
Ella ist eine sehr kompetente und erfahrene Wanderleiterin. Ihre Freude für die Natur und das Schneeschuhlaufen steckt an.
Silvia from Switzerland
Unforgetable day in La Vallée Blanche with fabulous Federico.
Had a truly amazing day skiing La Vallée Blanche with 2 friends guided by Frederico.
He was calm, clear, and appropriately directional as we descended the arrête roped up. Once past the death defying drop, we all relaxed into an entertaining group, with good repartee, skiing nicely chosen route at perfectly judged speed (for us) until we got to the lovely steps!!!
Thanks Frederico. I’d book to do this with you again without a second thought.
Martin from England
Great Chamonix Skiweek!
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 from England
Special thanks to Federico for guiding us on the Monte Rosa Massif. The glaciers are incredibly beautiful and humbling and Federico was the perfect guide to take us through safely and confidently. His patience and mountaineering expertise are unparalleled. We ended the week with two days of rock climbing in Chamonix and Federico knew the prefect places to go in the valley for great climbing, views and shady climbing in the hot weather. I highly recommend Federico to guide you on any mountain adventure! I’m already trying to figure out when we can get back for another trip with Patagoniatiptop!
Victoria from San Francisco USA, Spaghetti Tour Monte Rosa
What a fantastic day with Fede and Ella skiing the legendary Vallée blanche. We could fully enjoy every minute – thanks to the professional, friendly and safe guiding. The Vallée blanche with Patagoniatiptop should definitely be on every skiers bucking list!
Marianne Zweifel, Valle Blanche Skiing
Special thanks to our wonderful leader, Ella. Thank you for your constantly caring for all the unseen details, for your mountain wisdom, expertise, patience, and just-plain-delightfulness.
Deborah Davis, Tour du Mont Blanc Trekking
Thanks Federico, and again thanks for your leadership, your skills, and for being a good fun guy to be with for a week!
Andy Robertson, Skitouring Haute Route Chamonix – Zermatt
Que buena decisión haber contactado con Patagoniatiptop, nuestro ascenso al Mont Blanc se vió garantizado gracias al excelente trabajo de Federico Arletti, su confianza y agradable compañia fue factor importantisimo para culminar nuestro ascenso.
Federico, un abrazo desde Colombia, recomendaré absolutamente tu empresa.
Gracias.
Jorge de Colombia y Regula de Suiza, Mont Blanc climb
Our guide Ella Alpiger was exceptional! She was highly professional, personable, funny, informative, organized, and always did everything to ensure the safety and comfort of every client; we would trek with her again anywhere – she truly made the 10 days feel very special.
Rene Cote, Tour du Mont Blanc Trekking
Back home in Switzerland I can just repeat what I mentioned yesterday already. Thanks a lot for providing this in-depth mountaineering experience to me!
Andreas Lodowicks, Mountaineering weekend Chamonix
Ella it has been great to ski with you again and I feel the plan is developing.
Nigel Round, Skiing Chamonix
A big thank you with a big hug for the magic days we spent together with you. I think the balance between the different trainings was good and I really got a very healthy and super good training out of the camp.
Tom Brandt, Skirace Camp Lenzerheide
It was an amazing “almost summer” skitour with Federico to the Pico Argentiono (Tronador) via Ref. Otto Meiling. Two unforgettable and really well prepared days in Argentina/Bariloche. Many thanks to Frederico & Ella for their effort to make it happen. It was great!!!
Ralph Lippuner, Skitour Cerro Tronador
Just back home after an amazing Tour du Mont Blanc! What I miss most about it:
- Our incredible guides
- My great group of hiker mates
- The endless gorgeous vistas unfolding every day
- The consistently awesome local wine
- Picnics that were infused with yumminess
- Napping at lunch time
- Drinking delicious water right from the stream
- Silently singing “I am Climbing…the Stairway to Heaven” every day
Maureen Callahan, Tour du Mont Blanc
Again, Craig and I treasured our time with you on the most incredible hikes!! Thank you for your “Swissness” in making everything perfect!
B. Barrett, Hiking the Swiss Alps
Canadian writer and travel blogger, Laura Gosset, and a group of her friends recently hiked with us in the Dolomites and she posted all about their experiences on her blog, Away, eh! Check it out for yourself!
Blog from Laura Gosset, Kanada
I have been on a skitouring trip with Federico and Ella in Chile and Argentina. We did Lonquimay, Llaima, Villarica, Tronador, and others.
It was a pleasure to be on the tour with them. They know the whole area very good, and we could find good tours and were able to adjust our programm to actual conditions very well!
Everything was very well guided and organised.
Many Thnaks for this great experience!
M. Reissner, Skitouring Volcanos Chile and Argentina
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