Candidate level · May 2026
| Module / Location | When | Teaching & learning days | Formal assessment days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry test Climbing and skiing Chamonix | 27 April – 2 May 2026 | 0 | 6 |
| Entry test sub‑total | Training days: 0 | Evaluation days: 6 | |
| Candidate level total | Training: 0 days | Assessment: 6 days |
Trainee level · May 2026 – May 2027
Year 1 · Rock and Alpine · Training and exams
| Module / Location | When | Teaching & learning days | Formal assessment days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transversal Module I First Aid in specific conditions Chamonix + online learning | 3–4 May 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Alpinism I Improvised rescue Dolomites | 4–7 June 2026 | 4 | * |
| Alpinism II Sport climbing and coaching Dolomites | 8–11 June 2026 | 4 | * |
| Alpinism III Rock guiding and via ferrata Dolomites | 7–16 July 2026 | 10 | * |
| Alpinism IV High mountain guiding / summer alpine terrain · Navigation Chamonix 26 July: individual work – no instructor time | 21 July – 1 August 2026 | 11 | * |
| Alpinism Aspirant Exam Chamonix | 14–20 September 2026 | 0 | *7 (I:1 + II:1 + III:2 + IV:3) |
| Transversal Module II Avalanche and winter safety (incl. weather) Romania | 14–19 December 2026 | 6 | * |
| Transversal Module III Soft skills and group management. Fundamentals of guiding. Romania | 20–22 December 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Year 1 sub‑total | Total: 40 days | Total: 7 days |
Year 2 · Ski · Training and exams
| Module / Location | When | Teaching & learning days | Formal assessment days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ski I Ski technique Austria | 18–21 January 2027 | 4 | 0 |
| Ski II Freeride and mechanised access skiing Austria | 22–27 January 2027 | 6 | * |
| Alpinism V Ice and winter climbing guiding Austria | 08-14 February 2027 | 5 | 2 |
| Ski III Touring in non‑glaciated terrain Poland? | February 2027 | 6 | * |
| Ski IV Touring in glaciated terrain Chamonix | March 2027 | 6 | * |
| Ski Aspirant Exam Georgia? | April 2027 | 0 | *6 (TI:1 + SII:1 + SIII:2 + SIV:2) |
| Year 2 sub‑total | Total: 27 days | Total: 8 days | |
| Trainee level total | Training: 67 days | Assessment: 15 days |
* Assessment days are embedded within the training period. See exam breakdowns above for individual module allocations.
Total days to reach Aspirant Guide status: 88 days of training and dedicated assessment over 366 calendar days.
Aspirant Guide level · May 2027 – December 2028
| Module / Location | When | Teaching & learning days | Formal assessment days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transversal Module IV – Professional Life Module (online) · Legislation & professional code of conduct — Zoom · Business of guiding — recorded presentations · Climate change and adaptation — recorded presentations | May 2027 | 2 | 0 |
| Alpine Guiding Practice Directly supervised days according to prerogatives (minimum days before indirect supervised work) | June 2027 – October 2028 | 10 | 0 |
| Ski Guiding Practice Directly supervised days according to prerogatives (minimum days before indirect supervised work) | December 2027 – March 2029 | 10 | 0 |
| Expeditions and Altitude Mountaineering Remote environment guiding TBD + complementary online presentations | 2028 | 5 | 0 |
| Aspirant level sub‑total | Total: 27 days | — |
Total days of courses and directly supervised practice at Aspirant Guide level to qualify for the final guide exams: 27 days.
Guide course and exam · April – July 2029
| Module / Location | When | Teaching & learning days | Formal assessment days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Guide Final Exam | April 2029 | 2 | 5 |
| Alpine Guide Final Exam | June 2029 | 2 | 5 |
| Rock Guide Final Exam | July 2029 | 2 | 5 |
| Final exams sub‑total | Prep: 6 days | Exams: 15 days |
Total days for all final guide exams: 21 days (6 preparation + 15 dedicated assessment).
Complete cursus summary
| Phase | Teaching / learning days | Assessment days |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Test | 0 training days | 6 evaluation days |
| Trainee Level (Year 1 + Year 2) | 67 training days | 15 assessment days |
| Aspirant Guide Level | 27 days | — |
| Final Guide Exams | 6 prep days | 15 exam days |
| Total | 100 training days | 36 assessment days |
Fully certified IFMGA Mountain Guide after no less than 136 training and assessment days
over 3 years and 3 months (1,193 calendar days).
Unless for relevant and documented medical reasons accepted by the training committee,
the candidate must conclude her/his education in no more than 5 years from the date of
the entry test (latest: 27 April 2031).