Hello! I’m Claudia, a solo traveler with a deep love for hiking rugged peaks and cycling winding mountain roads.

With my VW campervan as my roaming home and my bike always on the back,

I chase adventure wherever the mountains call.

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My affinity to the mountains began during what was supposed to be just one ski season in France. I ended up staying for six incredible years. It was my first summer in Méribel, in the Three Valleys, that truly changed everything, swapping skis for hiking boots and discovering the beauty of alpine life. It wasn't until I moved to Morzine, two years later, that I discovered my passion for road cycling. I then began a quest to cycle every high mountain col, tackling many of the legendary climbs known to cyclists and even taking on solo challenges like La Marmotte and the Cinglés du Ventoux.

When I eventually moved back to the UK, I could still feel the pull of the mountains. So I started heading back on solo road trips, first with a tent, bike and car… and eventually in my explorer VW campervan. Even now, when I can’t take my own van to a more distant destination, I’ll rent one, because the open road and the high peaks are where I feel most at home.

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Solo travel has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. There’s an incredible sense of freedom that comes with choosing your own path, moving at your own pace and learning to enjoy your own company. It’s in those quiet, solo moments, watching a sunrise, cycling up a mountain col or standing on a summit, that I’ve found the deepest connection to myself. And while travelling solo, I’ve met some amazing people in places I never expected.

Traveling alone has taught me courage, independence and contentment.

I’d wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone, it’s an adventure that changes you from the inside out.

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Follow me to the mountains was born from these journeys, a place to share the incredible trails I've hiked, the breathtaking cols I’ve climbed and the unforgettable places I’ve found along the way. I’m also a passionate photographer and every photo you see on my website is my own. Through my photography, I try to share the beauty and scale of the mountains as I experience them.

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My goal is to help you create your own adventures, with travel guides and itineraries designed for solo travelers or couples, hikers or cyclists, and fellow lovers of mountain life. Every itinerary and guide I have created comes from a passion for exploration and attention to detail. I have spent countless hours uncovering the most rewarding hikes, the most beautiful roads to ride and the most inspiring places to pause and take it all in.

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My mission is to share that same sense of discovery with you and help you experience the mountains to their fullest.

Let’s hit the road, find the trail and see where the mountains take us.