What does a Mountain Guide do?

You guide guests safely through mountains – to summits, glaciers and climbing routes.

How much does a Mountain Guide earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 55'000, mid ~CHF CHF 75'000 per year (approximate).

Mountain Guide

Beauty & Sports

Mountain guides lead guests safely through the Swiss Alps. They direct high-altitude tours, climbing excursions and ski tours, and assess hazards such as avalanches and weather changes. A dream profession with high responsibility and unique nature experiences.

Entry

~CHF 55'000

CHF 4'583/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 75'000

CHF 6'250/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 95'000

CHF 7'917/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelFederal Diploma

Duration36 months

Your path to Mountain Guide

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Secondary School

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Career Start

Starting salary: CHF 55'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science6/10

💻 IT2/10

🔧 Manual7/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance4/10

🎨 Creativity5/10

🤝 Social Contact7/10

💪 Physical Demands10/10

📈 Career Growth5/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)3/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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