
Everything is solved by walking !
Find renewed energy and peace of mind with guided walks,
hikes and treks in nature.
Julien Temple
Mountain Leader / Trekking Guide
After many years in development aid and humanitarian assistance, Julien has set up Solvitur Ambulando to offer a friendly and flexible trekking service for those that want to spend more time in the wild.
Julien’s love of the outdoors is combined with a belief in the health and mental benefits of a good long walk.
Julien grew up in Paris and Burgundy before studying Geography and Political Science in Lyon. He then lived and worked across Asia, North America and the Middle East.
Julien is an accredited UIMLA International Mountain Leader and a member of both the Swiss and French Mountain Leader Associations. He lives just outside Geneva.

Luca Durante
Born and raised in Geneva, Luca was trained in animal care & husbandry.
Passionate about experimental archaeology, indigenous communities, and their traditional way of life and survival techniques, Luca spends most of his free time “into the wild”.
Luca has worked at Genthod Ornithology Centre (Geneva) and more recently at the Musée du Léman in Nyon.
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Patricia Combet
A certified herbalist from Lyon University, School of Herbal Medicine, Patricia runs workshops and field exploration on medicinal and edible plants.
Identification, gathering, processing, use, benefit... Patricia share her passion for vegetal world and invites us to discover this wonder of nature and the incredible organization and adaptation of plants, and how important they are for our well-being.

Simon Myers, CEO,
Something More Near - UK
There is a comforting calmness to Julien. He has a very open and worldly view on life that comes from both his character and experiences.

Gillian O'Connor
Australia
Our guide Julien was absolutely amazing, encouraging us, keeping us safe and keeping everything organised. Words cannot describe his caring nature in the way he looked after Michael and the rest of the Group, we will be forever grateful.

Pamela Stewart
Australia
I have just finished the Tour de Mont Blanc. Our guide, Julien, was the BEST guide we could have hoped for. His kind, generous, capable, funny french way is superb! Thank you so much.

Olga Mikhailova
Russia
Julien and his tactful, peaceful and positive guidance made me feel secure and confident. I really liked how he made us make this extra “mile” without pushing. Thank you, Julien! it was Inspiring!

Eric Arndt, Corporate Alliances Specialist, UNICEF - USA
Julien organized an ideal weekend trip for families with young children [...] Julien’s calm demeanor, good cheer and clear expertise made for an excellent trip that we would gladly repeat.

Reginald Lambert
Ireland
This camp was a wonderful and unforgettable experience for our son. Pedagogy and supervision was exactly what he needed and he also appreciated your kindness. You have really organized an extraordinary camp for the children.