Born in France and raised in the Jura Mountains, I was lucky enough to grow up surrounded by nature and the outdoors from an early age.
I started running when I was 16, joining my father, who was a volunteer coach at a small local running club. At first, running was simply part of my sporting life, helping me train for other activities. It was only later that I discovered the freedom and challenge of running in the mountains.
After completing a degree in Library Science, I set off to explore the world — and, in many ways, myself. One of my childhood dreams was to live and work with sled dogs, and I was fortunate enough to spend several winters in the remote forests of Quebec, the Yukon and Lapland. Those experiences gave me a deep respect for wild places, adventure and the resilience needed to thrive in challenging environments.
Alongside running, I became increasingly drawn to mountain sports, including mountaineering, climbing and paragliding. This naturally led me to trail running. In 2015, I took on my first 75 km race and discovered a real passion for long-distance running. From there, I gradually increased my training and experience, eventually taking on races of up to 140 km.
After years of travelling and exploring, I returned to France and undertook professional training as an outdoor instructor. I qualified as a kayaking and rock-climbing instructor before gaining the prestigious UIMLA qualification as an International Mountain Leader.
Eight years ago, I had the opportunity to move to Chamonix and begin working as a trail running instructor. Since then, the mountains around Chamonix have become both my workplace and my playground.
Today, I divide my time between leading trail running training weeks and guiding some of the great treks of the Alps. For me, guiding is about much more than simply following a trail — it is about sharing the mountains, helping people discover what they are capable of, and creating memorable experiences in wild places.
