Slovak Association of Mountain Guides

Explore the mountains with licensed guides

Starý Smokovec

www.horskysprievodca.eu

Starý Smokovec

2–3 years

Mountain guide training is underway

Every 3 years

Do tour guides undergo regular testing?

UIMLA

An international qualification recognized both at home and abroad

Head out into the mountains with confidence and a good knowledge of the terrain

The Slovak Association of Mountain Guides brings together qualified professionals who guide visitors along marked hiking trails and off-trail, provided the route does not require the use of mountaineering techniques. They will help you choose a suitable hike, recommend the necessary equipment, and ensure the safety of the entire trip.

Every member of the association has completed rigorous professional training culminating in exams and regularly renews their certification. Among the guides, you’ll also find mountain rescuers and national park rangers who are intimately familiar with the local terrain, nature, and stories connected to the mountains.

UIMLA International Qualifying Tournament

Authorization to accompany patients both at home and abroad

Members also include mountain rescuers and national park rangers

Mandatory liability insurance for every tour guide

What We Offer

Hikes along marked hiking trails

Hikes to easily accessible peaks off the trails

Guided Tours in the High, Low, and Western Tatras

Hikes in Slovak Paradise and Other Mountain Ranges

Guiding in Foreign Mountain Ranges

Advice on choosing a route and the necessary equipment

Individual and group tours

What do you need to know before you arrive?

Choose a specific guide from the association's official list

Please arrange the date, route, and price of the hike directly with the guide

When making a reservation, please indicate your experience and physical condition

The client must have insurance covering Mountain Rescue Service interventions

The route is subject to change depending on the weather and current conditions

Wear sturdy hiking shoes and clothing suitable for the mountains

A UIAGM-certified mountain guide is required for technically demanding climbs

Please respect the guide's decisions regarding the safety of the hike

Please read this before your visit

Mountain guide or mountain leader?

A UIMLA mountain guide leads hikes on marked trails and in selected off-trail terrain without the need for climbing belays. For technical ascents requiring a rope and climbing gear, please choose a UIAGM mountain guide.

Hike Reservation

The guides work independently, so please arrange the date, price, meeting place, and specific route directly with the association member of your choice. It is recommended that you book the tour in advance.

Insurance and Safety

Even during a guided hike, every participant needs insurance that covers Mountain Rescue Service interventions. The final choice of route depends on the weather, trail conditions, and the participants’ abilities.

More mountain guides and tour leaders. Explore the Tatras safely and to the fullest

Every mountain guide offers different hikes and climbs—choose a professional who can help you explore the Tatra peaks as well as the less accessible spots.