Registration

01 What happens next

Application
You complete the form by 7 December 2026. You then receive a confirmation by e-mail.
Decision by mid-December
The Swiss Geoparks association reviews all applications and allocates the training places. You will hear from us by mid-December 2026.
Acceptance
With the acceptance we send you the reading list for self-study.
Self-study
You work through the “CSI-ALPS” learning materials and the reading list before the course starts. Allow 5 to 15 days, depending on your prior knowledge.
Course start
The first module starts in May, June or July 2027, depending on the course language. You will find the dates of the three courses further down.

02 Registration form

Fields marked with * are required.

Personal details

Last name *

First name *

Date of birth *

Street and number *

Postcode and town *

Phone number *

Email address *

Mother tongue *

Other mother tongue (required if “other”)

The main course materials can be provided in German, French, Italian or English; materials on regional geology are sometimes only available in the local language.

Languages in which you could guide as a GeoGuide (in-depth knowledge) *

DeutschFrançaisItalianoEnglishother

Other guiding languages (required if “other”)

Your website(s)

Social media accounts (links to Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

Course

Preferred course language *

The dates of the three courses are on the Training page.

Health and insurance

Health

Leading hikes can, in certain situations, involve above-average physical and mental strain. By registering, you confirm that you are able to cope with the physical demands (e.g. hikes with an ascent of 1'500 m lasting 5 to 6 hours, difficulty T3 on the SAC hiking scale) and the mental demands of a hike with guests.

Insurance

Insurance is the responsibility of the participants. The Swiss Geoparks association accepts no liability.

I take note of these two points. *

Professional background and skills

Profession and current activity or activities *

Motivation, identification and future activities as a Swiss GeoGuide

How did you hear about the Swiss GeoGuide training programme? *

What fascinates you about geology and why would you like to work as a GeoGuide? *

Future activities as a Swiss GeoGuide

In which region or regions of Switzerland do you plan to be active as a GeoGuide? *

How many offers per year would you like to provide as a GeoGuide? *

Which types of offers do you focus on? (more than one answer possible) *

Field trips / specialist field trips (mainly on geological topics)Hikes (SAC hiking scale T1)Mountain hikes (SAC T2–T3)Alpine hikes (T4)Guided tours (e.g. in visitor centres, information rooms or on geology trails)Special assignments (e.g. themed performance tours, staffing stands at fairs and festivals, writing texts / web content, teaching in schools)Other

Other (please specify, required if “Other”)

Would you like to work in this role as your main occupation, as a secondary occupation or on a non-commercial basis? *

main occupationsecondary occupationnon-commercial

Do you already have experience leading groups in nature or in education? Which target groups do you focus on? (please give details) *

Do you have other qualifications or skills that could be useful for working as a GeoGuide (e.g. university studies, professional activity, first aid courses)? *

Are you willing to take part regularly in further training to develop your knowledge and skills as a GeoGuide? *

YesNo

Final remarks

By registering, you confirm that the information provided is correct.

The available training places are allocated by the Swiss Geoparks association after the registration deadline.

I have read the privacy policy and agree that my details are stored to process my application. *

03 Course dates and locations

Lehrgang auf Deutsch
Module	Date	Duration	Location/area
Module 1	27.05.–30.05.2027	4 days	Schwanden (Lochsite, Sernftal, Elm)
Module 2	20.08.–22.08.2027	3 days	Binn (Heiligkreuz, Lengenbach, Geisspfad)
Module 3	17.09.–19.09.2027	3 days	St-Maurice (Saillon, Salvan, Morcles)
Examination	November 2027	½ day	as per separate invitation

Cours en français
Module	Date	Duration	Location/area
Module 1	17.06.–20.06.2027	4 days	St-Maurice (Saillon, Salvan, Morcles)
Module 2	03.09.–05.09.2027	3 days	Binn (Heiligkreuz, Lengenbach, Geisspfad)
Module 3	24.09.–26.09.2027	3 days	Jaun (Gastlosen, Forêt du Lapé)
Examination	November 2027	½ day	as per separate invitation

Corso in italiano
Module	Date	Duration	Location/area
Module 1	08.07.–11.07.2027	4 days	Flims (Segnesböden, Tschingelhörner, Ruinaulta)
Module 2	27.08.–29.08.2027	3 days	Binn (Lengenbach, Alpe Devero, Geisspfad)
Module 3	01.10.–03.10.2027	3 days	Mendrisiotto (Gole della Breggia, Monte San Giorgio)
Examination	November 2027	½ day	as per separate invitation