Our Team

Balkan Is A Trek designs tailor-made hiking experiences across Greece, the Balkans, and the Alps, with a focus on cultural depth, natural beauty, and local authenticity.

Led by an internationally certified guide (U.I.M.L.A) with over 20 years of experience in high-end tourism, the tours range from myth-inspired routes in Greece to high-altitude trails in the Alps and remote paths in the Balkans. Expect traditional guesthouses, local cuisine, and encounters with wildlife such as marmots, steinbocks, or wild horses

Behind every journey is a guide driven by a lifelong passion for nature, trekking, and the stories woven into the landscapes — offering a travel experience rooted in authenticity for discerning hikers who value meaning, connection, and a deeper sense of place.

Our Philosophy

At Balkan.Is.A.Trek, we don’t offer destinations — we offer relationships.

With land. With culture. With stories that still echo across mountains.

We design slow-paced, purposeful treks across Greece, the Balkans, and the Alps, grounded in the values of sustainable tourism, cultural respect, and deep nature connection. Every step is guided by a certified mountain expert focused in safety and of course tour best experience

Our journeys aren’t about checking places off a list. They’re about walking ancient paths where myths were born, where tradition still breathes, and where terrain tells the truth.

We stay small, local, and rooted.

We eat well — simple, seasonal, wholesome food from mountain kitchens and village gardens.

We move with awareness — leaving no trace, but taking stories with us.

We believe in the quiet power of walking — and the deeper power of listening.

This is not a hike. It’s a way in.

The leader

Your Guide — Dimitrios

Internationally certified Mountain Leader (trained in Austria and member of the Alpenverein), Dimitrios brings more than two decades of experience in high-end tourism and mountain environments across Greece, the Balkans, and the Alps.

Greek-born and based in Austria, he bridges cultures as naturally as he moves through landscapes. His guiding style combines meticulous attention to safety with an intuitive sense of pace — knowing when to explain, when to pause, and when to let the mountains speak for themselves.

Dimitrios is known for his calm presence, discreet humour, and genuine hospitality on the trail. His knowledge of Greek mythology and regional history adds depth to each journey, shared at the right moment — whether during a scenic rest, over dinner, or beside an evening fire.

Fluent in Greek, German, English, and Serbian, he guides with clarity, warmth, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring that every guest feels both at ease and in expert hands.

The Support Team

Sabrina Augé

Cultural Specialist & Guest Experience Coordinator, E-RYT500

French-born and Austria-based, Sabrina brings a background in wellness, tourism, and cultural communication to her role at Balkan.Is.A.Trek. Working closely alongside Dimitrios, she ensures the smooth flow of every journey — from behind-the-scenes organisation to attentive hosting at the lodge.

Her focus is on making guests feel welcomed, comfortable, and cared for, anticipating needs before they arise. Multilingual and adaptable, she is the bridge between cultures, adding ease and warmth to the entire experience.

For those who wish, Sabrina is a certified yoga teacher with over 15 years experience and offers yoga sessions, adding a mindful dimension to the journey. With her grace, attention to detail, and genuine hospitality, she helps turn each trek into a truly memorable adventure.