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Mauro Zannoni

I was born in Ravenna in 1973 and grew up in Bologna. When I was 20 years old, I moved to Arco, Trento, where I lived for two years, and after that, I found my house in the Dolomites.Now I live in Venas di Cadore, a little village close to Cortina d’ Ampezzo.Although I obtained an electronics technician degree, my passion drove me to the mountains. I’ve always been so lucky: when I was young, I did lots of via ferrata in the Dolomites with my Dad, and I practiced ski sports in ski club competitions until the age of 16. After that, quite a natural consequence, I became a ski instructor and ski trainer. Around the age of 20, I started to be interested in climbing. In the Dolomites, my favorite route is “ Der Weg Durch den Fisch” on the south face of Marmolada. This route has been my dream for many years, and when I finally climbed it, I felt so happy and excited.I also climbed abroad in South Africa, Marocco, and the USA ( Yosemite Valley) and did mountaineering expeditions in the Himalayas and Russia.I obtained the Mountain guide certificate in 2011, and today, I guide clients in the Dolomites, Mont Blac, in Gran Paradiso, Monterosa.I speak a little English. The motto I use to joke with Italian kids is “Casco è meglio metterlo che dirlo. “

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Role

Hiking, Via Ferrata, Climbing, and Skiing Guide

Languages spoken

Italian, English and some French

Our Guides

At Dolomite Mountains, our guides are passionate, experienced mountain enthusiasts who work year round in the outdoor industry and are dedicated to providing you with an exceptional experience.