About Simply Savoie

Simply Savoie is the trading name of Mark Tennent.

I'm a qualified International Mountain Leader (equivalence "Brevet d'Etat Alpinisme; Accompagnateur en Montagne". I live in the Savoie department of France and speak fluent French.

  • Over 25 years experience in the hills and mountains.
  • I'm a member of the French Syndicat National des Accompagnateurs en Montagne and the British Association of International Mountain Leaders.
  • I hold the "Mountain Instructors Certificate" awarded by Mountain Leader Training UK.
  • I ran a successful guiding business in the Highlands of Scotland, "Glencoe Mountain Sport", only stopping when the outbreak of "Foot & Mouth Disease" brought the business to a standstill in February 2001
  • Experience as a trainer and assessor for UK Mountaineering awards.
  • Glencoe Mountain Rescue - team member for 7 years

I also enjoy paragliding, skiing, and mountain biking.

Other Experience

I have worked in Kosovo, Sudan, Kenya and Afghanistan fulfilling roles in security and logistics.