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ALESSANDRA SEGANTIN


 

"Find your own path to reach where you want to be"

 

Who I Am

 

I was born in Dolo, a small town near Venice, where I grew up surrounded by my family. From childhood, the mountains were part of my life. Every summer we spent weeks in the Dolomites, hiking long trekking routes and tackling my first via ferratas. I eagerly awaited those weeks — they meant joy, nature, and a deep connection with the environment. I was fascinated by having such majestic mountains so close and feeling part of them.

Over the years, that fascination grew into something much bigger. During my first solo trip to Patagonia, I realized that being in the mountains, walking for hours, and living with only the essentials was what truly made me happy. That experience marked a turning point in my life. It was during that journey that I began working as a guide and where my personal and professional project was born.

Today, my life revolves around that passion. I plan my year by organizing 100% women-led expeditions, collaborating with agencies and local projects run by women. My goal is to support other women in achieving their mountain dreams and discovering the strength, peace, and joy found at altitude.

 

Women’s Expedition to Aconcagua

In 2023, I was part of a fully self-managed, all-women expedition to Aconcagua with female mountaineers from around the world.

Solo Journey to Patagonia

In 2014, I traveled solo through Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego — the journey that changed my life and where I began working as a guide.

UIMLA Certification

In 2020, I obtained my International Mountain Leader qualification (UIMLA).

Guide in Iceland

In 2017, I began working full-time as a guide in Iceland.

Annapurna Base Camp

In 2024, I led my first group of women to Annapurna Base Camp.

 

My Journey

 

One of the most emotional moments of my career was guiding a group of nine women to Annapurna Base Camp, working alongside a local agency made up entirely of female guides and porters. There were twenty of us in total — clients and staff — and watching them all reach 4,000 meters together, united, smiling, and proud, was deeply inspiring.

My project is not only about reaching summits, but about creating safe spaces of trust, community, and shared growth among women. The mountains become a place to discover yourself, to feel empowered, and to celebrate the journey beyond the result.

In the medium and long term, my goal is to continue organizing women’s expeditions — to Kilimanjaro, Manaslu Base Camp, and the mountains of Bolivia — always guided by the same philosophy: combining adventure, sustainability, and support for women-led local communities.

The Mountains Are Calm and Happiness

I love summits, regardless of their height. What attracts me is the feeling of having only the sky above and the whole world at my feet. Being up there fills me with a sense of calm and happiness that’s hard to describe. In fact, I almost always need to be convinced to go back down…

Every summit, every step, is an opportunity to reconnect with myself and with the natural world.

 

 

My Outdoor Essence

 

When I head to the mountains, I always bring… A satellite communication device, water, a lightweight down jacket, and a Gore-Tex shell — even in summer.

If I wanted to introduce someone to the outdoor world, I would take them to… Cima Sief, a lesser-known summit in the Dolomites. It’s easy to reach, offers a 360º panoramic view, and holds deep historical significance linked to World War I. It’s a place where you learn and feel deeply.

When I’m not in the mountains, I’m… Constantly reading or trying new recipes in the kitchen.

The most important thing the mountains have taught me is… That the summits you reach or the grades you climb do not define your worth as a person. We all have our dreams and goals, and what truly matters is striving to achieve them while enjoying the process.

A landscape or moment in the mountains I will never forget is… The day I took a group to visit a glacier in southern Iceland. When we reached the terminal moraine, the glacier appeared before us — immense and silent. No one said a word. We stood there, contemplating, moved to tears, filled with a sense of humility that’s hard to put into words.

 

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