About Us

Where Every Journey Begins

Meet the passionate explorers, guides, and adventure enthusiasts creating unforgettable hiking experiences.

Meet the passionate explorers, guides, and adventure enthusiasts creating unforgettable hiking experiences.

Trova outdoor adventure scene introducing guided hiking travel experiences.
Trova outdoor adventure scene introducing guided hiking travel experiences.

Our Story

Trova began with a handful of weekend hikes among friends who wanted more than a walk in the woods. We were tired of generic itineraries and guides who treated every group the same. So we built something smaller — routes chosen with care, groups kept intentionally intimate, and a belief that the outdoors deserves more attention than a checklist.

What started as informal weekend trips has become a small team of guides who know these mountains personally. Every hike we run is shaped by that same instinct — go slower, plan better, and treat every group like it's the only one we're guiding that week.

Hikers exploring a scenic trail with Trova guides and trip planning support.
Hikers exploring a scenic trail with Trova guides and trip planning support.

Why Trova

What sets every trip apart

Thoughtfully crafted experiences that bring together adventure, connection, and the beauty of the outdoors in every journey.

Thoughtfully crafted experiences that bring together adventure, connection, and the beauty of the outdoors in every journey.

Mountain landscape for Trova’s guided hiking adventures and outdoor travel story.

Local guides, not scripts

Every route led by someone who's walked it before.

Small groups, real caps

Never more than 8 hikers joining a single guide.

Chosen routes, not permits

Fewer trails offered, each one picked on purpose.

Our Guides

Experts who know every path

From hidden viewpoints to challenging climbs, our guides lead every journey with experience and care.

From hidden viewpoints to challenging climbs, our guides lead every journey with experience and care.

Trova travel guide preview showing curated hiking and adventure planning resources.

lead guide

Maren K.

12 years guiding the Himalaya

"The mountains don't care about your schedule, and that's the point."

Trova travel guide preview showing curated hiking and adventure planning resources.

lead guide

Maren K.

12 years guiding the Himalaya

"The mountains don't care about your schedule, and that's the point."

coastal route specialist

Sofia Bianchi

9 years on the Ligurian coast

"The best views are never the ones people photograph first."

coastal route specialist

Sofia Bianchi

9 years on the Ligurian coast

"The best views are never the ones people photograph first."

wilderness route guide

Tane Ngata

11 years on the south island

"You don't conquer a landscape, you just get lucky it lets you through."

wilderness route guide

Tane Ngata

11 years on the south island

"You don't conquer a landscape, you just get lucky it lets you through."

forest & lowland guide

Elena Voss

7 years in the Black Forest

"Silence is the loudest thing in these woods."

forest & lowland guide

Elena Voss

7 years in the Black Forest

"Silence is the loudest thing in these woods."

high-altitude guide

Dawa Sherpa

15 years above 5,000 meters

"Altitude teaches patience faster than any classroom."

high-altitude guide

Dawa Sherpa

15 years above 5,000 meters

"Altitude teaches patience faster than any classroom."

desert & canyon guide

Yuki Tanaka

9 years guiding through the Atlas range

"A landscape this bare doesn't hide anything from you — it just waits for you to notice."

desert & canyon guide

Yuki Tanaka

9 years guiding through the Atlas range

"A landscape this bare doesn't hide anything from you — it just waits for you to notice."

FAQ

Good to know before you go

From packing lists to trail difficulty, here's everything you need to feel prepared.

From packing lists to trail difficulty, here's everything you need to feel prepared for your hike.

How experienced do I need to be?

If you can walk a few hours on uneven ground, you're ready.

How many people are in a group?

Usually 6 to 8— small enough to stay quiet.

What should I bring?

A packing list goes out once you book, built around the season ahead.

What happens if the weather turns?

Guides know the alternate routes and adjust the day.

Can I change my dates after booking?

Yes, up to 14 days before departure, no extra cost.

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