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Ceri Temple - Founder of 4elements on a mountain hike in the Bavarian Alps

Ceri Temple - Founder of 4elements

  • International Mountain Leader
  • Certified mountain hiking guide
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award leader, assessor & trainer
  • Qualified teacher

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With a lifelong passion for travel, outdoor activities, and intercultural experiences, I'm dedicated to the transformative power of exploration.

Equipped with a degree in languages, I carved a career path in tourism, sports leadership, outdoor education, language teaching, and international education, immersing myself in Italy, Austria, the UK, and Germany.

In 2012, fuelled by a burning desire to share my passion, I launched 4elements. Our goal is to provide accessible, inspiring and safe adventures that unlock personal potential, deepen intercultural understanding, and promote awareness of our responsibility to the world.

Based in the Bavarian Prealps near Munich, we offer a wide range of exciting tours, treks and programmes.

I personally lead many of our events and tours. For specialised expertise, I collaborate with other highly qualified instructors who share our passion.

At 4elements, we take great pride in providing unforgettable experiences.

Join us and embark on a journey of discovery and adventure!

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Welcome to 4elements!

Photo collage of shots taken on a mountain hike in the Alps

The premier outdoor adventure and education company located in the scenic Bavarian Prealps.

Embark on a remarkable journey with us as we provide exclusive opportunities for schools, businesses, groups, and individuals to discover the environment, immerse in local culture, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery.

Our expertise lies in guided hiking and snowshoe tours, allowing you to experience the awe-inspiring wonders of the great outdoors in Bavaria, Austria, Northern Italy, Switzerland and more.

Join us for an extraordinary adventure unlike any other.

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All of this is achieved through authentic connections with diverse environments and cultures.

These unforgettable experiences promote personal growth, enhance overall well-being, and serve as catalysts for sustainable and ethical living.

Our Mission

  • Expand horizons
  • Fuel curiosity
  • Foster positive action

No one will protect what they don't care about; and no one will care about what they have never experienced

David Attenborough

Our Core Aims & Values

At 4elements, we are driven by four key aims and values that form the bedrock of our operations.

These guiding principles influence every aspect of what we do, ensuring our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.

Aims

Adventure

The power of adventure transforms our mindset, interactions and lifestyle.

Explore diverse landscapes, summit peaks, step outside the comfort zone, and embrace adventure to gain lifelong resources and love for our planet.

Empowerment

Unlock your potential through transformative experiences.

Supportive spaces fuel growth, push limits, and build confidence. Nature, communities, and fellow explorers ignite curiosity and continuous growth.

Connection

Feel the magic of our tours through meaningful connections.

Explore nature's rewards, integrate it daily, and appreciate shared outdoor experiences, creating cherished memories and lasting happiness.

Well-being

Boost your well-being with our activity, nature and culture-based experiences.

We prioritise physical & mental health and utilise nature's proven benefits. Gain tools to incorporate everyday well-being, and flourish beyond the event's end.

Values
Authenticity

Experience genuine and meaningful off-the-beaten-path adventures.

Immerse in nature's scents, savour local cuisine, connect with local cultures. Routes and accommodations promise authentic experiences, and support small businesses and communities.

Sustainability

Respect and protect mountains, forests, meadows, and streams.

Nurture understanding, protect precious environments. Low-carbon tours and offsetting emissions through myclimate for responsible travel, helping to leave communities and nature in a better place myclimate.

Community

At our core, we believe in creating welcoming and inclusive environments.

Participants build bonds, find support, and thrive in shared experiences. Our tours encourage curiosity, broaden horizons, and create vibrant communities. Find and connect with your tribe!

Safety

Embark on exhilarating journeys with complete peace of mind.

Safety is paramount. Expert instructors and guides, risk management, and education empower participants with outdoor knowledge for confident, independent adventures.

What People Say

Professional, caring and fun to work with, my highest recommendation.

4elements took over all the internal and external organisation, facilitated expertly in both English and German and Ceri was always able to solve any organisational or logistical problems we encountered.

Deputy Prinicipal - Secondary School

Bavarian International School

Highly recommended.

Packages are tailor made, flexible and fun. What is offered caters for a variety of needs/demands and I would highly recommend 4elements.

Henrietta Letschert

Wellness Weekend participant

Excellent!

Ceri is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of the Award - having been an Award participant and leader. She is very organized in her preparation, both for the students and the teachers/adults involved. She ensured we were all comfortable and confident in our roles and was open to discuss feedback and concerns. The children were inspired and dedicated to the Award under 4elements.

Award Leader, Supervisor and Mentor

Bavarian International School

A perfect weekend!

Service, accommodation and food were excellent. You went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met - a perfect weekend!

Jen

Arlberg Discovery Weekend participant

I will keep coming back.

It's wonderful to leave the organisation in the hands of Ceri. She always finds very knowledgeable and friendly people to work with and thinks of the little details that make the event really special: a home baked cake or a keepsake notebook !! I will keep coming back ;-)

Carole

Weekend participant

I feel a much higher level of confidence.

I have two favorite parts of Trail Fit Club. The first is meeting a fun group of women who are interesting, caring and encouraging of one another. The second favorite part of TFC was the sense of accomplishment at the end of each hike.

Anne

Weekend participant

Amazing attitude in regards of customer service.

When I enrolled for my first hut to hut tour I was concerned about my condition, about my lack of experience and about having to carry my luggage by myself. It was such a nice experience that I join Ceri's activities wherever possible now. I like the positive and supporting way of Ceri's interactions, how she is integrating everybody and how she is encouraging a real team experience.

Uta

(a.k.a. Queen of the Mountain ;-) )

Absolute magic!

Exploring the EU Alps, from Bavaria to Austria, Italy, and Switzerland, during all four seasons, with 4Elements and the phenomenal guide, Ceri, has nourished my soul every time. Ceri’s organizational skills rock! She brings something unique to her excursions from organization to welcoming all warmly, to a witty sense of humor and community-building. I show up at the meeting point, and the rest is taken care of. It is an incredible experience! I highly recommend ANY trek with Ceri

Nora Suarez

Visual Artist & Designer, Trek Participant

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