MyMountains Swiss Resident English-Speaking Guides
They are the backbone of our trips: MyMountains Guides are the best in business when it comes to knowledge, experience and friendliness. Their fluency allows them to share Switzerlands’ salient features and their individual Swiss stories. This list of our Guides shares an insight into each of their backgrounds. Their communication and storytelling skills, ability to make connections, and “relate to visitors” make MyMountains Guides truly unique. They are here to make your experience the best possible, whether it means telling you the history of Wilhelm Tell, lending you a jacket or helping you find the nearest Swiss watch shop. MyMountains Guides helped hundreds of visitors and has received numerous recommendations from many happy customers. We will be happy to make your next trip to Switzerland truly unforgettable.
Andrea Caspani
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Andrea Caspani
Lucerne
With Andrea’s successful handling of all the Swiss operations during the past five years, his tourism and business acumen provide him the qualities to now be responsible for all the marketing, management & operations of all MyMountains tour activities.
Andrea’s passion is to take people into the mountains, and he has been doing this throughout his entire tourism career.
Born around Lake Como, Andrea earned a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism from the University of Como and a Master’s in Management from the University of Lugano; Andrea is a Lucerne tourism executive with many years of travel industry experience.
During the Winter months, Andrea is a ski instructor with over 100 days on the slopes of Switzerland’s most famous resorts.
Monika Fellmann
Lucerne
Petr Pospisil
Zermatt
Petr has been living in Zermatt for the past 6 years.
He looks forward to showing you the breathtaking views, sharing the soothing tranquility, and enjoying the magnificent perspectives of the majestic mountains so proudly surrounding Zermatt with Matterhorn as their King and the Monta Rosa (highest in Switzerland) as their Queen.
Eve takes great pleasure in sharing the Lucerne area with visitors and friends as she has explored the area widely on foot, by bike, boat and bus.
Originally from South Africa, now a Swiss citizen, Eve graduated with a degree in History and a post-grad qualification in Librarianship from the University of Cape Town. After many years working in the Reference section at the university library, she re-trained and worked as a registered tour guide in Cape Town before moving to Switzerland.
Today Eve is very active in the Anglo-Swiss Club of Lucerne and naturally has a passion for Swiss history and has amassed an amazing store of knowledge about the country.
Eve Harpur
Lucerne
Dave Harpur
Lucerne
In Memory of Dave Harpur
A cherished member of MyMountains Team
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Dave Harpur.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Dave made Switzerland his home and, for many years, shared his deep knowledge and love of the country with guests from around the world.Based in Lucerne, he became an integral part of MyMountains Team, guiding our tours.
Dave brought something truly special to every tour: curiosity, warmth, humor, and an authentic appreciation for Swiss life and culture.
But it was Dave’s genuine kindness and the connections he made with people that we will remember most. He had a wonderful way of making guests feel welcome, sharing stories, and turning a journey through Switzerland into something personal and memorable.
Dave and his wife embraced Switzerland wholeheartedly, eventually becoming Swiss citizens after many years of making their life here.
We are deeply grateful for the years Dave spent with MyMountains and for the countless memories he helped create for our guests. His presence, his friendship, and his passion for Switzerland will be greatly missed.
Dave will always remain a part of MyMountains’ story, and we will carry his memory with us on the journeys ahead.
With gratitude and affection,
MyMountains Team
Roman Weber is a proud Swiss local from Adliswil with a flair for storytelling, both on the trail and behind the camera. Fluent in English, German, and French, he connects effortlessly with travelers from around the world. As a skilled videographer and passionate guide, Roman brings day trips to life with his vibrant energy, local knowledge, and creative eye. With him, every adventure is worth remembering, and beautifully captured.
Roman Weber
Adliswil
Madeleine Forrer
Lucerne
Born and raised in the heart of Switzerland, Madeleine takes great pleasure in telling you everything you want to know about her home country.
With a university degree in Computer Science and English Language & Literature, she has travelled the world and is fully immersed in foreign cultures. Madeleine is an adult education teacher and president of Lucerne’s Anglo-Swiss Club. She continues to indulge her passion for the English language.
Madeleine looks forward to taking you to some of the most beautiful places in Central Switzerland and sharing her love of nature with you.
Livia loves the swiss nature aswell as travelling abroad and doing sports of all kind. She Traversed from working in a swiss bank and studying economics, towards the outdoor. She’s a certified outdoor guide, got practice through guiding tours and by exploring the beauty of the Swiss outdoors by herself or with fiends. When she’s not outside, she gets creative with cooking, listens to music or enjoys a round of sauna.
Livia Fontana
Lucerne
John Webster
St. Moritz
For the past 25+ years, John’s lived in St. Moritz, even though he’s originally Australian.
During the summer, he’s the area’s no. 1 English-speaking hiking guide and coordinates many of St. Moritz’s events for the English-speaking media and participants.
During the winter he works as a ski instructor.
Dromomaniac. This is Elisabetta, aka Lisa, in one word. Living a double privilege: that of a travelling job, combined with the opportunity to be a bridgehead of information to guests from the world over. She is determined not to do anything else until the last of her working days! Her expertise spans several regions, with a focus on the Alpine area, Italy and Scandinavia. But Switzerland is Elisabetta home turf, and a varied concentrate of beauty, culture, and quirks…which screams to be discovered with an expert! And she couldn’t resist the opportunity of showing you the country from its best side, i.e. from windows of its public trains.
Elisabetta Piomarta
Lugano
Sabrina Marty
Lucerne
Sabrina was born and grew in Central Switzerland. She works as a passionate part-time guide within Switzerland and abroad. The whole world is her home. Sabrina loves to share her knowledge about Switzerland with her guests and giving them advice on what else to do or where else to go in Switzerland. She is very active, loves hiking and spending her free time in the mountains or exploring the world.
Amalia is an artist, her medium is oil paint and she enjoys painting about other people and their life experiences. Amalia is a guide in both the art scene and natural landscapes of Lucerne and she feels how these two components of her life combine in the perfect and rich balance of her artistic identity.
Amalia Maciuca
Lucerne
Andreas Zwimpfer
Lucerne
Andreas hails from Central Switzerland’s Lake Sempach, “Sursee” area and brings many years of Baumeler, one of Switzerland’s finest outdoor companies, tour guiding experience with him.
After tour guiding in the 1980’s, , Andreas enjoyed a career in high-tech working with Silicon Valley companies while starting & selling many of his own.
For many years now, Andreas lives in Weggis, at the base of Lake Lucerne’s Mt. Rigi and enjoys sharing his local insights with visitors. When Andreas isn’t guiding MyMountains tours, you may see him on the Mt. Rigi cogwheel train as one of the train conductors.
Deb relocated to the Interlaken, Bernese Oberland area a number of years ago, coming from Colorado, with a 25+ year engineering and project management career.
When Deb isn’t guiding our 12-Day Rail tour, she enjoys sharing Switzerland’s highlights with visitors, is an avid hiker, and is passionate about getting into the Swiss Alps whenever she can.
Deb Lemon
Interlaken
Gabriella Delpano
Zermatt
Born in Italy, Gabriella travelled and lived in many countries, and finally settled in Switzerland in 2017. Professional skier and trail runner, she loves sharing her passion for nature and mountains with people, as much as she likes talking about different cultures and lifestyles. After her studies in Fashion and Design, she had a beautiful experience as a guide in Australia and chose to continue this path, sharing her outdoor experience and knowledge of Switzerland with all of you.
Thomas Moser
Thomas Roth
Bernese Oberland
Thomas Roth is a true local, rooted in the Bernese Oberland and deeply connected to the Lucerne mountains. A passionate guide and nature lover, Thomas thrives on the rhythm of the trail, especially when there’s plenty of time to truly soak it all in. He specializes in multi-day hikes, where the journey unfolds slowly and meaningfully, surrounded by the quiet beauty of the Swiss Alps. With Thomas, every step is an invitation to connect, with nature, with the land, and with yourself.
David hails from Reitnau, where his love for the outdoors began early, climbing, paddling rivers, and exploring every wild corner he could find. Today, that childhood passion has evolved into his profession. With two years of guiding experience, David brings youthful energy, a deep respect for nature, and a spirit of adventure to every hike. Whether he’s leading on foot or gliding across a lake, he inspires others to reconnect with the wild.
David Graf
Raitnau
Hanspeter Feuz
Grindelwald
Hanspeter was born in Grindelwald, with the towering peaks of the Bernese Oberland as his playground. For him, being a guide isn’t just a profession, it’s his passion. Hiking, sharing stories, and immersing in nature is simply who he is. With decades of experience and a deep love for the Alps, Hanspeter brings every trail to life with authenticity, heart, and a quiet joy that only a true mountain soul can share.
Cristina is a passionate traveler, a cultural enthusiast, and a connoisseur of diverse cuisines. With roots in Ticino, her journey has taken her across the world—from England to the USA, India, and Nepal. Her love for exploring cultures through food is reflected in her documentaries, where she dives deep into the culinary traditions of Asia. An advocate for Eastern philosophy, Cristina recently embarked on a new adventure that aligns perfectly with the values of ECHO, embracing sustainability, culture, and connection. She is thrilled to share not just Switzerland’s breathtaking landscapes, but also its rich traditions, history, and authentic way of life, offering travelers a chance to experience the heart and soul of the Swiss Alps.
Cristina Vanza
Ticino
Renata Autran
Bern
Renata is a vibrant soul from Brazil with a heart full of rhythm and a spirit made for adventure. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and German, she effortlessly connects with people from all walks of life. Whether she’s hiking up a Swiss peak, dancing to the beat of her native Brazil, or exploring hidden corners of the world, Renata brings joy, curiosity, and warmth to every journey. With her, travel becomes a celebration—of nature, culture, and the simple beauty of human connection.
Sari, from the charming lakeside town of Kreuzlingen, is a dynamic guide with a deep passion for sport, history, and culture. With over three years of guiding experience, she brings energy, knowledge, and a personal touch to every tour. A fitness enthusiast and culture lover, Sari knows how to blend movement and meaning—whether it’s walking through historic Swiss towns or hiking through breathtaking alpine trails. With her, every step tells a story, and every moment is infused with vitality and curiosity.
Sari Kubcova
Kreuzlingen
Reinhard Nänni
Interlaken
Reinhard, originally from South Africa and now based in the adventure capital of Interlaken, is the very definition of active living. Passionate about tennis, hiking, biking, reading, and cooking, he brings a warm, energetic spirit to everything he does. Recently joining the ECHO adventure, Reinhard is thrilled to start this new chapter—sharing not only his love for the outdoors but also his unique cultural perspective. With his easygoing charm and zest for life, he’s all about creating meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
