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How much does a mountain guide cost?
Mountain guide daily rate
The non-binding recommended daily rate will be proposed and approved uniformly for all of Austria at the General Assembly. This is intended to serve as a guideline for both mountain guides and guests. This non-binding recommended price excludes any expenses such as travel costs, accommodation and meals, etc.
At the general meeting, the recommended daily rate for mountain and ski guides was set at €540 gross (including any applicable taxes) for 2024/25. For groups, the daily rate will be increased depending on the size. For more difficult tours, such as climbing tours above the third level of difficulty, the daily rate will be negotiated separately.
Mountain guides are legally obligated to adjust the number of participants to the difficulty of the tour and the participants' abilities. Additional mountain guides may be required for safety reasons; they receive equal remuneration.
If the mountain guide requires an additional day for the journey there and back, he or she is entitled to half a day's rate in addition to travel expenses. If the journey lasts more than five hours, a full day's rate will be charged.
If a tour is cancelled or modified due to bad weather or other reasons, the mountain guide has the right to charge at least 50% of the fare or the applicable daily rate.
What do you get in return?
Guiding
The guidance by a state-certified mountain and ski guide includes planning, selecting and checking the equipment, risk assessment, assessing the weather conditions and direct guidance during the tour with the appropriate safety and rope technology.
On tours with avalanche danger, the avalanche assessment and risk assessment are carried out using digital tools as well as the experience and training of the mountain guide.
Risk management
Due to their extensive training and legally required continuing education, Austrian mountain and ski guides offer the highest level of quality and safety and can reduce the risk on individual tours to a minimum.
Risk management starts for us already at our first contact, when we decide which tour we want to make. Careful planning of our route, checking the weather conditions and deciding which equipment we take with us - these are all steps of our risk management process.
However, despite careful planning and tour guidance, unforeseeable events beyond the control of the guide can still occur.
Therefore, a critical self-assessment by each individual participant before embarking on a tour is essential.
Rental equipment
The mountain guide provides rental equipment for specific occasions. This equipment has been tested and complies with applicable standards. You may bring your own equipment, but it will be inspected by the mountain guide before use.
The mountain guide will also provide detailed equipment lists and advise you on equipment issues.