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GUIDED
ADVENTURES

Join me on the trail. From city walks to alpine days, I'll guide you through the Switzerland I know: its trails, its people, its stories.

IN THE CITY

Zurich Urban Hikes

Four private hikes inside Zurich, from 90 minutes to half a day. Stairs, secret doors, canals, viewpoints, a picnic.

BEYOND ZURICH

Private Guide, half or full day

A day in Switzerland designed around you: mountains, lakes, villages, scenic trains. I handle the logistics.

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

Trip Planning

One-on-one sessions to build your whole Swiss trip: routes, huts, restaurants, trains, chosen firsthand.

ON YOUR OWN

Ready-Made Itinerary

The Classic written into a self-guided PDF: the same 9 km route, at your own pace, whenever you are ready.

ZURICH URBAN HIKES

NOT YOUR TYPICAL CITY TOUR. NOT A MOUNTAIN HIKE. SOMETHING IN BETWEEN.

Explore Zurich the way locals do: along quiet paths, hidden staircases, forest edges and panoramic viewpoints, where nature, history and everyday life naturally connect. This is sightseeing in motion.

More walking, less talking. Always take the stairs.

Giada Rocca

Zurich Urban Hike: The Classic

The perfect introduction to Zurich's hidden layers

  • 9 km distance

  • 300 m elevation

  • 3 h duration

  • Active pace

CHF 275

per group, up to 4 people

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Zurich in under 2H: The Quickie

A light yet memorable adventure in Zurich

  • 4-5 km distance Minimal elevation

  • 1.5 h duration

  • Gentle pace

CHF 175

per group, up to 4 people

Lake in Switzerland

Zurich & the Lake: Long Distance

For those who want to go further

  • 12-14 km distanc

  • Moderate elevation

  • 4-4.5 h duration

  • Steady pace

CHF 350

per group, up to 4 people

Swiss Chocolate

Zurich & Chocolate: The Sweet One

The perfect introduction to Zurich's hidden layers

  • 9 km distance

  • 300 m elevation

  • 3 h duration

  • Active pace

CHF 400

per group, up to 4 people

PRIVATE GUIDE, BEYOND ZURICH

Giada Rocca

A DAY IN SWITZERLAND, DESIGNED AROUND YOU

Let me take care of every detail, and guide you through a day that feels seamless, immersive and entirely your own.

Mountain excursions with gondolas, railways and panoramic views. Scenic train journeys. Charming towns, lakeside spots, cheese or wine tastings. Optional hikes, from gentle panoramic walks to more active routes. No two days are ever the same.

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  • Full itinerary design and pre-planning, with a Plan A and a Plan B for mountain days​

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  • Travel by Switzerland's train network: efficient, scenic, powered by renewable energy

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  • English, Italian and Spanish fluently, conversational French, enough German for the details

Zurich tour with Giada Rocca

Private Guide Half Day

Your Switzerland, thoughtfully curated

  • 5 h duration

  • Flexible pace

  • Private format

  • By train travel

CHF 500

half-day private experience

Giada Rocca Swiss mountain tour

Private Guide Full Day

The perfect introduction to Zurich's hidden layers

  • ​10 h duration

  • All Switzerland

  • Private guide

CHF 950

per group, up to 4 people

WHY HIKE WITH ME?

A GUIDED HIKE SHOULD BE MORE THAN SOMEONE WALKING IN FRONT OF YOU

Here's what firsthand, local expertise actually gets you.

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A guide who's actually walked it, not memorized a script

With over 8 years living in Switzerland, working as a local guide, regularly hiking and exploring, every route I guide comes from firsthand experience, not notes handed down from someone else or AI-generated plans.

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An eye for how the day feels, not just where it goes

I like to think about pacing, rest and presence along the way, not just covering distance. The views are there to be appreciated and my aim is always to carve out those precious moments.

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Local stories and details, not tourist facts

Years of actually being out here mean I can point out the things a guidebook never mentions: what "honesty shops" are and how they work, what it says about the local culture, what types of cheese you're looking at, why the cows are so happy.

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A pace and route built around your group

Three-plus years as a local guide means I know how to read a group's energy and adjust: pacing, stops and route choices that keep the trip enjoyable for everyone, not just technically "completed".

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Real, on-the-ground problem-solving

Trail conditions change, weather shifts, plans need adjusting. Firsthand experience means I can adapt in real time, not just follow a fixed itinerary.

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Backed by real credentials

I'm a certified Swiss Travel Expert through Switzerland Tourism: firsthand experience, formally recognized.

HOW IT WORKS

BOOK ONLINE, MEET ME AT THE START

Every hike is private and booked through the site, with instant confirmation. No email chains, no waiting for a reply to know if your date is free.

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Free cancellation up to 7 days before. Tours run rain or shine. Full guided hikes policy.

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Local stories, not tourist facts

What are "honesty shops" and how do they work? What cheese am I looking at, alpine or raw? Why are Swiss cows so happy? The small details are what make a trip memorable.

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A pace built around your group

Three-plus years as a local guide means I know how to read a group's energy and adjust: pacing, stops and route choices that keep the day enjoyable for everyone.

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Backed by real credentials

I'm a certified Swiss Travel Expert through Switzerland Tourism: firsthand experience, formally recognized. Over 200 trails hiked, and counting.

Travelling with more than 4 people, or a travel advisor?

Larger groups are quoted on request. Agencies and advisors have a dedicated page.

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READY TO LACE UP?

ZURICH, OR THE WHOLE OF SWITZERLAND. YOUR CALL.

Tell me when you're coming, who you're travelling with and what kind of day you're after. I'll reply personally, usually within a day.

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