Sébastien Faure is a IFMGA-certified High Mountain Guide and Search & Rescue specialist based in the French Pyrenees. With 20 years of experience leading expeditions, he is an expert in alpine safety, technical gear, and high-altitude risk management.
Born and raised between the Alps and the Pyrenees, Sébastien has dedicated his life to the mountains, first as an alpinist and later as a technical guide and rescue volunteer. His deep understanding of meteorology, snowpack stability, and rock mechanics allows him to write authoritative content on safety and preparation for hikers and climbers. He specializes in teaching autonomy in the wilderness, covering topics from reading terrain to emergency bivouac protocols. Sébastien is passionate about preserving mountain environments and educating tourists on the unseen dangers of high-altitude ecosystems. His writing is direct, technical, and safety-focused, aimed at preventing accidents through better preparation and respect for the elements.